Simultaneous detection of multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms by a simple membrane chip

Genet Test Mol Biomarkers. 2010 Oct;14(5):653-9. doi: 10.1089/gtmb.2010.0032. Epub 2010 Sep 21.

Abstract

Technologies that screen multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) could be very valuable in predicting patients' susceptibilities to diseases or responses to therapeutic interventions. In this study, we developed a chip that can accurately detect four SNPs at same time. This chip is cost-effective and user-friendly because it uses a detection protocol analogous to dot blotting and does not require sophisticated instruments. To establish this chip, we designed and blotted onto a nylon membrane SNP-specific oligonucleotide probes for human angiotensinogen, cholesteryl ester transfer protein, and apolipoprotein E. This chip detected the corresponding SNPs harbored within the angiotensinogen, cholesteryl ester transfer protein, and apolipoprotein E sequences from 20 donors. Importantly, the SNPs detected by our chip matched exactly with the direct sequencing results, thereby highlighting the accuracy of this chip. In conclusion, our chip is a robust tool for multiple SNP screening and holds the potential to future refinement in detecting diseases-associating genes in patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensinogen / genetics
  • Apolipoproteins E / genetics
  • Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins / genetics
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • DNA Probes
  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis* / economics
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis* / methods
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins E
  • CETP protein, human
  • Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins
  • DNA Probes
  • Angiotensinogen