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  • 标题:Optimization of PCR conditions to amplify mitochondrial COI gene fragments of wildlife species in Kenya
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  • 作者:Edinah Song'oro ; Ann Muigai ; Charles Kimwele
  • 期刊名称:Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
  • 印刷版ISSN:2278-747X
  • 电子版ISSN:2278-5957
  • 出版年度:2012
  • 卷号:1
  • 页码:191-196
  • 出版社:Pbspublishing
  • 摘要:PCR has been extensively used for amplification of DNA sequences. We conducted a study to obtain the best amplification conditions for cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene fragments of some of the targeted wildlife species in Kenya; buffalo,common zebra, grant's gazelle,warthog and common eland and domestic samples purchased from the market as 'beef', 'goat'or 'mutton'. DNA from five wildlife species and one hundred of domestic samples were extracted for PCR amplification. Various trials and combinations were tested to determine the best conditions of PCR mixtures and annealing temperatures to obtain the best PCR products for sequencing purposes. Four selected target factors for enhancing PCR, annealing temperature, concentration of primer pair, amount of Dream TaqTM PCR Master Mix (2x) (Fermentas) and PCR cycle duration, were optimized by keeping the amount of DNA template (2μL) and concentration of PCR buffer, MgCl2 4mM and dNTP mixture constant (Fermentas). All genes were successfully amplified, giving the correct fragment lengths of 700 base pair (bp), as assigned for both forward and reverse primer. The optimal conditions were determined to be: 0.5μl (5pmoles) for each primer, 25μl of DreamTaq TM PCR Master Mix (2x), 30 s of both denaturation and annealing cycles and annealing temperature of 56.5°C. PCR products obtained under these conditions produced excellent bands
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