NIH, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD) NIH - National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute DCTD - Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis

Evaluation of DNA extraction methods and real time PCR optimization on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues.

Author(s): Dedhia P, Tarale S, Dhongde G, Khadapkar R, Das B

Publication: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2007, Vol. 8, Page 55-9

PubMed ID: 17477772 PubMed Review Paper? No

Purpose of Paper

The purpose of this paper was to identify an optimal DNA extraction method for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues for semi-quantitative and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) evaluation.

Conclusion of Paper

The greatest DNA yield of suitable quality for PCR analysis was generated using a heat treatment extraction method reported by the authors. PCR analysis of DNA extracted from FFPE specimens by the heat treatment method was successful for amplicon lengths 250 bp or less. Real-time qPCR optimization for EMSY, Cyclin D1, and beta-globin genes was also reported.

Studies

  1. Study Purpose

    The purpose of this study was to compare the yield and quality of DNA generated by four extraction methods for FFPE tissue specimens.

    Summary of Findings:

    DNA yield from FFPE specimens was greatest using the heat treatment DNA extraction protocol, which also produced DNA of suitable quality for subsequent PCR analysis. The poorest yield was obtained with the phenol/chloroform extraction method, while the protocol reported by Wickham et.al. (2000) generated the highest quality DNA.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • Formalin
    Diagnoses:
    • Neoplastic - Carcinoma
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    DNA Spectrophotometry
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    Analyte Extraction and Purification Analyte isolation method Qiagen spin column
    Phenol/chloroform
    Protocol by Wickham et.al. (2000)
  2. Study Purpose

    The purpose of this study was to determine if amplicon size affects successful PCR analysis of DNA derived from FFPE specimens.

    Summary of Findings:

    PCR analysis of DNA extracted from FFPE specimens by the heat treatment protocol was successful if the generated amplicon was 250 bp or less. Real-time quantitative PCR optimal annealing temperatures and concentrations for EMSY, Cyclin D1, and beta-globin primers were also reported.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • Formalin
    Diagnoses:
    • Neoplastic - Carcinoma
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    DNA PCR
    DNA Real-time qPCR
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    PCR Specific Length of gene fragment 105 bp
    245 bp
    476 bp
    653 bp
    Real-time qPCR Specific Targeted nucleic acid EMSY
    Cyclin D1
    Beta-globin

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