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The use of europium (Eu3+) labelled primers in PCR amplification of specific target DNA. 1991

P Dahlén, and A Iitiä, and V M Mukkala, and P Hurskainen, and M Kwiatkowski
Pharmacia Genetic Engineering Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037.

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has many potential applications in the field of DNA probe diagnostics. Here we describe a method that utilizes PCR and time-resolved fluorometry (TRF) for the detection of specific target DNA. First the DNA segment to be detected is amplified according to standard procedures. Then a pair of europium (Eu3+) and biotin-labelled primers nested within the amplified fragment is incorporated in a few additional PCR cycles. Thus amplified DNA fragments are generated that contain an affinity label (biotin) and a detectable label (europium). The doubly-labelled amplified DNA fragments are collected onto streptavidin coated microtitration strips and the bound Eu3+ is measured in a time-resolved fluorometer. We show here the application of this method to the detection of HIV-1 DNA. As few as five copies of HIV-1 DNA could readily be detected using this assay. The method described here is sensitive, rapid and easy to employ. In addition it lends itself to automation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008969 Molecular Sequence Data Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories. Sequence Data, Molecular,Molecular Sequencing Data,Data, Molecular Sequence,Data, Molecular Sequencing,Sequencing Data, Molecular
D004279 DNA, Viral Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of viruses. Viral DNA
D005063 Europium An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Eu, atomic number 63, and atomic weight 152. Europium is used in the form of its salts as coatings for cathode ray tubes and in the form of its organic derivatives as shift reagents in NMR spectroscopy.
D001426 Bacterial Proteins Proteins found in any species of bacterium. Bacterial Gene Products,Bacterial Gene Proteins,Gene Products, Bacterial,Bacterial Gene Product,Bacterial Gene Protein,Bacterial Protein,Gene Product, Bacterial,Gene Protein, Bacterial,Gene Proteins, Bacterial,Protein, Bacterial,Proteins, Bacterial
D001483 Base Sequence The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence. DNA Sequence,Nucleotide Sequence,RNA Sequence,DNA Sequences,Base Sequences,Nucleotide Sequences,RNA Sequences,Sequence, Base,Sequence, DNA,Sequence, Nucleotide,Sequence, RNA,Sequences, Base,Sequences, DNA,Sequences, Nucleotide,Sequences, RNA
D001710 Biotin A water-soluble, enzyme co-factor present in minute amounts in every living cell. It occurs mainly bound to proteins or polypeptides and is abundant in liver, kidney, pancreas, yeast, and milk. Vitamin H,Biodermatin,Biokur,Biotin Gelfert,Biotin Hermes,Biotin-Ratiopharm,Biotine Roche,Deacura,Gabunat,Medebiotin,Medobiotin,Rombellin,Biotin Ratiopharm,Gelfert, Biotin,Hermes, Biotin,Roche, Biotine
D015246 Deoxyribonuclease EcoRI One of the Type II site-specific deoxyribonucleases (EC 3.1.21.4). It recognizes and cleaves the sequence G/AATTC at the slash. EcoRI is from E coliRY13. Several isoschizomers have been identified. EC 3.1.21.-. DNA Restriction Enzyme EcoRI,Deoxyribonuclease SsoI,Endonuclease EcoRI,Eco RI,Eco-RI,EcoRI Endonuclease,Endodeoxyribonuclease ECoRI,Endodeoxyribonuclease HsaI,Endonuclease Eco159I,Endonuclease Eco82I,Endonuclease RsrI,Endonuclease SsoI,HsaI Endonuclease,Restriction Endonuclease RsrI
D015252 Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site-Specific Enzyme systems containing a single subunit and requiring only magnesium for endonucleolytic activity. The corresponding modification methylases are separate enzymes. The systems recognize specific short DNA sequences and cleave either within, or at a short specific distance from, the recognition sequence to give specific double-stranded fragments with terminal 5'-phosphates. Enzymes from different microorganisms with the same specificity are called isoschizomers. EC 3.1.21.4. DNA Restriction Enzymes, Type II,DNase, Site-Specific, Type II,Restriction Endonucleases, Type II,Type II Restriction Enzymes,DNase, Site Specific, Type II,Deoxyribonucleases, Type II, Site Specific,Deoxyribonucleases, Type II, Site-Specific,Site-Specific DNase, Type II,Type II Site Specific DNase,Type II Site Specific Deoxyribonucleases,Type II Site-Specific DNase,Type II Site-Specific Deoxyribonucleases,Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site Specific,Site Specific DNase, Type II
D015345 Oligonucleotide Probes Synthetic or natural oligonucleotides used in hybridization studies in order to identify and study specific nucleic acid fragments, e.g., DNA segments near or within a specific gene locus or gene. The probe hybridizes with a specific mRNA, if present. Conventional techniques used for testing for the hybridization product include dot blot assays, Southern blot assays, and DNA:RNA hybrid-specific antibody tests. Conventional labels for the probe include the radioisotope labels 32P and 125I and the chemical label biotin. Oligodeoxyribonucleotide Probes,Oligonucleotide Probe,Oligoribonucleotide Probes,Probe, Oligonucleotide,Probes, Oligodeoxyribonucleotide,Probes, Oligonucleotide,Probes, Oligoribonucleotide
D015497 HIV-1 The type species of LENTIVIRUS and the etiologic agent of AIDS. It is characterized by its cytopathic effect and affinity for the T4-lymphocyte. Human immunodeficiency virus 1,HIV-I,Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1,Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human

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