PCR hot start using primers with the structure of molecular beacons (hairpin-like structure)

AUTOR(ES)

Kaboev, O. K.

FONTE

Oxford University Press

RESUMO

A new technique of PCR hot start using oligonucleotide primers with a stem–loop structure is developed here. The molecular beacon oligonucleotide structure without any chromophore addition to the ends was used. The 3′-end sequence of the primers was complementary to the target and five or six nucleotides complementary to the 3′-end were added to the 5′-end. During preparation of the reaction mixture and initial heating, the oligonucleotide has a stem–loop structure and cannot serve as an effective primer for DNA polymerase. After heating to the annealing temperature it acquires a linear structure and primer extension can begin.

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