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During diagnostic workflow when detecting sequence alterations, sometimes it is important to design an algorithm that includes screening and direct tests in combination. Normally the use of direct test, which is mainly sequencing, is limited. There is an increased need for effective screening tests, with “closed tube” during the whole process and therefore decreasing the risk of PCR product contamination. The aim of this study was to design such a closed tube, detection probe based screening assay to detect different kind of sequence alterations in the exon 11 of the human c-kit gene region. Inside this region there are variable possible deletions and single nucleotide changes. During assay setup, more probe chemistry formats were screened and tested. After some optimization steps the taqman probe format was selected.
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Becságh, P., Szakács, O. Setting Up a Probe Based, Closed Tube Real-Time PCR Assay for Focused Detection of Variable Sequence Alterations. Pathol. Oncol. Res. 20, 813–818 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12253-014-9759-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12253-014-9759-9