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Notes
This assay does not work well without the use of a Hotstart Taq polymerase.
The genotyping protocol(s) presented here have been optimized for reagents and conditions used by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX).
To genotype animals, JAX recommends researchers validate the assay independently upon receipt of animals into their facility.
Reaction cycling temperature and times may require additional optimization based on the specific genotyping reagents used.
Expected Results
Mutant = 334 bp
Heterozygote = 334 bp and 499 bp
Wild type = 499 bp
Heterozygote = 334 bp and 499 bp
Wild type = 499 bp
Separated by gel electrophoresis on a 1.5% agarose gel.
JAX Protocol
Protocol Primers
| Primer | 5' Label | Sequence 5' → 3' | 3' Label | Primer Type | Reaction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oIMR3041 | CTT CCT GAA TTT GTC CAG TAC A | Common | A | |||
| oIMR3043 | GGG CCA GCT CAT TCC TCC CAC | Mutant | A | |||
| oIMR3091 | ACG AGC AAG ATC AAC AGG AGA | Wild type | A |
Reaction A
| Component | Final Concentration |
|---|---|
| ddH2O | |
| Kapa 2G HS buffer | 1.30 X |
| MgCl2 | 2.60 mM |
| dNTP KAPA | 0.26 mM |
| oIMR3041 | 0.50 uM |
| oIMR3043 | 0.50 uM |
| oIMR3091 | 0.50 uM |
| Glycerol | 6.50 % |
| Dye | 1.00 X |
| Kapa 2G HS taq polym | 0.03 U/ul |
| DNA |
Cycling
| Step | Temp °C | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.0 | -- | |
| 2 | 94.0 | -- | |
| 3 | 65.0 | -- | -0.5 C per cycle decrease |
| 4 | 68.0 | -- | |
| 5 | -- | repeat steps 2-4 for 10 cycles (Touchdown) | |
| 6 | 94.0 | -- | |
| 7 | 60.0 | -- | |
| 8 | 72.0 | -- | |
| 9 | -- | repeat steps 6-8 for 28 cycles | |
| 10 | 72.0 | -- | |
| 11 | 10.0 | -- | hold |
JAX uses a very high speed Taq (~1000 bp/sec), use cycling times recommended for your reagents.
JAX uses a 'touchdown' cycling protocol and therefore has not calculated the optimal annealing temperature for each set of primers.