• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2001

A cDNA of coagulation Factor IX gene has been screened from the $\lambda$gt11 human fetal liver cDNA library, and used to construct a 2.8-kb full length cDNA after recombining with the N-terminal fragment from pTZ-FIX. Human genomic DNA was isolated, digested with the restriction endonucleases, TaqI, EcoRI, and HindIII, and Southern hybridization was performed using the full length factor IX cDNA as a probe. The hybridized bands generated by the restriction endonucleases were the followings: TaqI, 0.3, 1.0, 1.6, 1.8, 2.7, 3.7, and 5.3 kb bands; EcoRI, 1.8, 4.8, 4.9, 5.5, 6.8, and 12.6 kb bands; HindIII, 4.1, 4.4, 5.2, 5.8, 7.6, and 12.5 kb bands. When the Southern bands were physically mapped along the genome, about 50-kb continuous region harboring almost all of the genomic region of Factor Ⅸ gene was covered. These results suggest a possibility of using an exonal cDNA probe to diagnose abnormalities including large deletions, insertions, and rearrangements along the genome, if there is any.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.148-158
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to establish a rapid, reliable diagnostic method detecting Encephalomyocarditis virus(EMCV) RNA in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues of EMCV naturally infected pigs by cDNA probe of EMC $K_3$, the EMCV strain isolated from Korea. Using a biotin-labelled nick translated probe for the cDNA marker. We made up for some defects of radiolabeled method. In sits hybridization(ISH) technique, differently from the other nucleic acid hybridization methods, is able to detect the virus genome specifically in the state of the intact shapes of cells and/or tissues. We succeeded in performing the experiment to detect the EMCV within 1~2 hours using the $MicroProbe^{TM}$ capaillary action system. In this study, we observed highly specific positive signals of red color by staining the paraffin-embedded tissue sections of naturally EMCV-infected pig organs or tissues, including brain, heart, kidney and lacrimal gland with the Fast Red TR salt/Naphtol phosphate chromogen. The results suggested that this ISH method is considered as a highly sensitive and reliable tool for molecular biologic diagnosis of the EMC viral disease.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.115-125
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• 1994

In this study, we try to establish the rapid and specific detection system for Salmonella species. The PhoE gene of Salmonella species was amplified with two specific primers, ST5 and ST8c, using PCR. The probe prepared from the amplified PhoE gene was sequenced and applied for Southern blot analysis. After PCR with ST5 and ST8c primers for PhoE gene, DNA bands of expected size(365bp) from 7 different Salmonella species were detected, but not from 12 enterobacteriaceae and 3 gram positive bacteria. PCR was highly sensitive to detect up to 10fg of purified DNA template and to identify Salmonella species with only 320 heat-lysed bacterial cells. The inhibition of PCR amplification from stool specimen was occurred with 50-fold dilution but disappeared over 100 fold dilution of samples. It was confirmed that the PhoE genes were amplified and cloned with over 97% nacleotide sequence homology of PCR products compared with that of S. typhfmurium LT2. The DNA probe derived from S. typhimurium TA 3,000 showed highly specific and sensitive reaction with PCR products of all tested Salmonella species. These results indicate that PCR was rapid and sensitive detection method for Salmonella species and DNA probe prepared from S. typhimurium TA 3,000 was specific to identify PCR products of different Salmonella species.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2004

Sexing from bovine embryos which were fertilized in vitro implicate a possibility of the sex-controlled cattle production. This study was carried out to investigate the possibility of determining of embryo sex by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique. FISH was achieved in in vitro fertilized bovine embryos using a bovine Y-specific DNA probe which constructed from the btDYZ-1 sequences. To evaluate Y-chromosome specificity of the FISH probe, metaphase spreads of whole embryos and lymphocytes were prepared and tested. A male-specific signal was detected on 100% of Y chromosome bearing metaphase specimens. Using the FISH technique with a bovine Y-specific probe, 232 whole embryos of 8 cell- to blastocyst-stage were analyzed. Observing the presence of the Y-probe signal on blastomeres, 102 embryos were predicted as male, and 130 embryos as female. The determining rate of embryo sex by FISH technique was about 93% regardless of embryonic stages. In conclusion, the FISH using a bovine Y-specific DNA probe is an accurate, reliable and quick method for determining the sex of bovine embryos.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1896-1901
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• 2010

본 연구는 가축생균제용 유산균을 Real-time PCR정량분석법을 이용하여 분석하였다. SYBR Green1 방법과 Probe 방법을 이용하여 표준곡선을 제작한 결과, SYBR Green1 방법에서는 Slope 값이 -3.346이었고, Y절편은 33.18, $R^2$ 값은 0.993으로 나타났으며, Probe 방법에서는 Slope값이 -3.321이었고, Y절편은 39.10, $R^2$ 값은 0.995로 나타나, 이를 이용한 표준곡선 제작이 가능함을 알 수 있었다. SYBR Green1 방법을 이용한 생균제의 Lactobacilli 정성 정량 분석결과 Real-time PCR값은 4.46~6.56 log copies로 나타났고, 생균수 측정 결과 값은 5.63~7.59 log CFU/g로 나타났으며, Probe 방법을 이용한 생균제의 Lactobacilli 정성 정량 분석결과에서는 Real-time PCR 값은 5.51~7.00 log copies로 나타났으며, 생균수 측정 결과 값은 5.63~7.59 log CFU/g로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 실시한 RT PCR법은 3~4일이 소요되는 기존의 배지법과 비교하여 24시간 이내에 신속하게 검출이 가능하다고 여겨지며, 또한 RT PCR을 이용한 분석방법에서도 dye 사용과 primer 사용에 따라 결과값이 차이가 나타났음을 확인할 수 있었으며, Probe 방법을 이용하여 실험 한 결과가 민감한 결과를 나타내었음을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.73-78
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• 1999

Although there are several methods for the preparation of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from mammalian tissues, most are relatively long ultracentrifugation or manipulations by a small-scale method. We escribed a rapid method for large-scale extraction of mtDNA from human placental and horse liver tissues. The method is based on the preparation and homogenization of tissues, urification of crude mitochondria by differential centrifugations and isolation of mtDNA by alkaline Iysis. It was improved from Pre-existing methods by replacing some steps with simpler ones and discarding many others. This method gives a high yield of pure mtDNA(approximately 1-5mg from one placenta; ca. 400-600 g wet weight), depending on its sources (fresh tissue gave better results than frozen one). The resulting mtDNA indicated that this method can yield mtDNA in sufficient purity and quantity to identify the direct restriction analysis on agarose gel, random-primed labeling as a probe, and end labeling. Therefore, the method is ideal for obtaining good mtDNA samples to conduct routine restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analyses of natural populations for genetic studies.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.358-364
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• 2017

Asymmetric PCR preferentially amplifies one DNA strand for use in DNA hybridization studies. Linear-After-The-Exponential-PCR (LATE-PCR) is an advanced asymmetric PCR method which uses innovatively designed primers at different concentrations. This study aimed to optimise LATE-PCR parameters to produce single-stranded DNA of Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp. for detection via probe hybridisation. The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region was used to design limiting primer and excess primer for LATE-PCR. Primer annealing and melting temperature, difference of melting temperature between limiting and excess primer and concentration of primers were optimized. In order to confirm the presence of single-stranded DNA, the LATE-PCR product was hybridised with digoxigenin labeled complementary oligonucleotide probe specific for each fungal genus and detected using anti-digoxigenin antibody by dot blotting. Important parameters that determine the production of single-stranded DNA in a LATE-PCR reaction are difference of melting temperature between the limiting and excess primer of at least $5^{\circ}C$ and primer concentration ratio of excess primer to limiting primer at 20:1. LATE-PCR products of Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis and Aspergillus terreus at up to 1:100 dilution and after 1 h hybridization time, successfully hybridised to respective oligonucleotide probes with no cross reactivity observed between each fungal genus probe and non-target products. For Aspergillus fumigatus, LATE-PCR products were detected at 1:10 dilution and after overnight hybridisation. These results indicate high detection sensitivity for single-stranded DNA produced by LATE-PCR. In conclusion, this advancement of PCR may be utilised to detect fungal pathogens which can aid the diagnosis of invasive fungal disease.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.361-371
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• 2014

Mycoplasma is well recognized as one of the most prevalent and serious microbial contaminants of biologic manufacturing processes. Conventional methods for mycoplasma testing, direct culture method and indirect indicator cell culture method, are lengthy, costly and less sensitive to noncultivable species. In this report, we describe a new TaqMan probe-based real-time PCR method for rapid and quantitative detection of mycoplasma contamination during manufacture of biologics. Universal mycoplasma primers were used for mycoplasma PCR and mycoplasma DNA was quantified by use of a specific TaqMan probe. Specificity, sensitivity, and robustness of the real-time PCR method was validated according to the European Pharmacopoeia. The validation results met required criteria to justify its use as a replacement for the culture method. The established real-time PCR assay was successfully applied to the detection of mycoplasma from human keratinocyte and mesenchymal stem cell as well as Vero cell lines artificially infected with mycoplasma. The overall results indicated that this rapid, specific, sensitive, and robust assay can be reliably used for quantitative detection of mycoplasma contamination during manufacture of biologics.

• BMB Reports
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.399-406
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• 2005

A sensitive method for detection of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) by utilizing gold-DNA probe on an array was developed. Amino- modified oligodeoxynucleotides at the 5' position were arrayed on an activated glass surface to function as capture probes. Sandwich hybridization occurred among capture probes, the HAV amplicon, and gold nanoparticle-supported oligonucleotide probes. After a silver enhancement step, signals were detected by a standard flatbed scanner or just by naked eyes. As little as 100 fM of HAV amplicon could be detected on the array. Therefore, the array technology is an alternative to be applied in detection of HAV due to its low-cost and high-sensitivity.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2009

Multiplex ligation dependent probe amplification (MLPA)은 탐침자를 표적지에 교잡시킨 후, ligation 시키고, 그 산물을 중합효소연쇄반응으로 증폭시킴으로써 표적지의 존재여부 또는 농도를 확인할 수 있는 방법으로, 그 원리가 소개된 이래로 여러 유전자들에 대한 거대결실 및 중복돌연변이에 대한 탐색에 이용되었다. 유전자진단은 질환에 관련된 유전자에 대한 돌연변이를 탐색함으로써 질환을 진단하는 방법으로, 단일유전자 결핍 질환에 대한 유전자진단은 주로 중합효소연쇄반응과 염기서열 분석 방법을 통한 점돌연변이의 탐색에 집중되어 있다. 거대결실 또는 중복돌연변이의 경우, 특히 이형접합자를 형성하게 되는 경우는 중합효소 연쇄반응을 통하여 결실 또는 중복돌연변이 여부의 확인이 힘들다. PCR 방법에 기초하여 유전자의 농도(gene dosage)를 알 수 있는 방법으로 MLPA 방법이 소개되면서 거대결실 또는중복돌연변이를 포함하고 있던 질병 관련돌연변이들의 규명이 한층 쉬워졌다. MLPA의 원리를 응용하여 단순한 유전자의 농도 측정뿐 아니라 유전자내의 메칠화양상의 차이를 확인하거나, 염색체의 배수체 이상 등 염색체이상의 돌연변이 규명과, 전체 유전자의 크기가 비교적 커서 거대결실 돌연변이를 많이 동반하는, 주로 우성유전의 암 관련 유전자 돌연변이의 규명에 유용하게 이용된다. MLPA는 상용적인 중합효소연쇄반응으로 확인할 수 없는 유전자의 농도를 효과적으로 규명할 수 있는 방법으로, 적은 양의 주형 DNA만을 사용하고, 한가지의 실험원리로 다양한 응용이 가능하며 high-throughput이 가능한 장점을 가지는 반면, 주형 DNA의 질에 결과의 의존도가 높고, 민족 또는 개인간의 차이를 보일 수 있는 표적 DNA 염기서열 내의 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) 등으로 인해 분석의 오류가 생길 수 있으며, 양적 차이를 규명하는 것이므로 수 차례의 대조군 검사가 함께 진행되어야 하는 단점이 있다. 여기서는 MLPA를 이용하여 질병유전자의 돌연변이를 밝힌 사례를 바탕으로 MLPA의 원리와 탐색할 수 있는 돌연변이의 종류, 그리고 이 방법의 장단점에 대해 고찰해 보고자 한다.