PCR ELISA, DIG-Labeling

Uses

PCR ELISA, DIG-Labeling is used for the detection and quantification of the PCR product. The convenient enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) format makes this kit particularly suitable for determining the presence or absence of a specific target sequence in a large number of samples. By combining with other reagents and equipment, this system can be used for many molecular biology applications. For example:

• In the presence of an appropriate target-specific, biotin-labeled capture probe, you can distinguish PCR products that differ by as little as a single base pair. Thus the PCR ELISA system (DIG-labeling + DIG-detection) can be used: to detect point mutations, deletions or insertions and to classify target sequences (e.g., as in HLA-typing or cell typing).
• Preparation of suitable DIG-labeled standards and addition of a colorimetric detection system will allow you to quantify PCR products.
• The microplate format used by the PCR ELISA system makes the system compatible with automated plate preparation and reading systems.
• The microplate format combined with colorimetric detection allows quantification of the amount of template present in a sample when used in combination with suitable standards.
• When using appropriate capture probes, the kit can be used for the typing of a target sequence (e.g., in HLA-typing or cell typing). The microplate format makes this kit particularly suited for automation.
• The kit has been used in RT-PCR ELISA method to measure the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) mRNA expression in liver and cell cycle phase distribution of bone marrow cells.

General Description

The PCR ELISA, DIG-Labeling kit is for nonradioactive labeling of DNA with digoxigenin (DIG)-deoxyuridine triphosphate (dUTP) by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). We recommend the use of this kit in combination with the PCR ELISA, DIG-Detection kit. This kit is part of a complete PCR ELISA system. The PCR ELISA system allows for convenient detection of PCR products in a microplate format. The PCR ELISA allows the sensitive and specific detection of PCR products in solution. It is approximately 100 times more sensitive than conventional ethidium bromide-stained agarose gels.