Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic Analysis

Accurate human-specific DNA quantification is essential for forensic casework analysis. In this work, we describe a microplate-based quantification assay that utilizes the PCR amplification of human-specific TH01 primers. This method enables the reliable quantification of human DNA samples from 0.2...

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Main Authors: John C. Fox, Christopher A. Cave, James W. Schumm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2003-02-01
Series:BioTechniques
Online Access:https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/03342rr02
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description Accurate human-specific DNA quantification is essential for forensic casework analysis. In this work, we describe a microplate-based quantification assay that utilizes the PCR amplification of human-specific TH01 primers. This method enables the reliable quantification of human DNA samples from 0.2 to 40 ng, even in mixtures with nonhuman DNA. Analysis of samples can be semi-automated using 96-well microplates and a spreadsheet-based concentration calculator for high-throughput demands. We have used this quantification method with more than 15 000 forensic samples.
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spelling doaj-art-79c2e956214b4b9fb894883f723eecfe2025-08-20T02:25:56ZengTaylor & Francis GroupBioTechniques0736-62051940-98182003-02-0134231432210.2144/03342rr02Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic AnalysisJohn C. Fox0Christopher A. Cave1James W. Schumm21The Bode Technology Group, Springfield, VA, USA1The Bode Technology Group, Springfield, VA, USA1The Bode Technology Group, Springfield, VA, USAAccurate human-specific DNA quantification is essential for forensic casework analysis. In this work, we describe a microplate-based quantification assay that utilizes the PCR amplification of human-specific TH01 primers. This method enables the reliable quantification of human DNA samples from 0.2 to 40 ng, even in mixtures with nonhuman DNA. Analysis of samples can be semi-automated using 96-well microplates and a spreadsheet-based concentration calculator for high-throughput demands. We have used this quantification method with more than 15 000 forensic samples.https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/03342rr02
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title Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic Analysis
title_full Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic Analysis
title_fullStr Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic Analysis
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title_short Development, Characterization, and Validation of a Sensitive Primate-Specific Quantification Assay for Forensic Analysis
title_sort development characterization and validation of a sensitive primate specific quantification assay for forensic analysis
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