Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Other Mismatches Reduce Performance of Quantitative PCR Assays

Author:

Lefever Steve1,Pattyn Filip1,Hellemans Jan12,Vandesompele Jo12

Affiliation:

1. Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

2. Biogazelle, Zwijnaarde, Belgium

Abstract

BACKGROUND Genome-sequencing studies have led to an immense increase in the number of known single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Designing primers that anneal to regions devoid of SNPs has therefore become challenging. We studied the impact of one or more mismatches in primer-annealing sites on different quantitative PCR (qPCR)-related parameters, such as quantitative cycle (Cq), amplification efficiency, and reproducibility. METHODS We used synthetic templates and primers to assess the effect of mismatches at primer-annealing sites on qPCR assay performance. Reactions were performed with 5 commercially available master mixes. We studied the effects of the number, type, and position of priming mismatches on Cq value, PCR efficiency, reproducibility, and yield. RESULTS The impact of mismatches was most pronounced for the number of mismatched nucleotides and for their distance from the 3′ end of the primer. In addition, having ≥4 mismatches in a single primer or having 3 mismatches in one primer and 2 in the other was required to block a reaction completely. Finally, the degree of the mismatch effect was concentration independent for single mismatches, whereas concentration independence failed at higher template concentrations as the number of mismatches increased. CONCLUSIONS Single mismatches located >5 bp from the 3′ end have a moderate effect on qPCR amplification and can be tolerated. This finding, together with the concentration independence for single mismatches and the complete blocking of the PCR reaction for ≥4 mismatches, can help to chart mismatch behavior in qPCR reactions and increase the rate of successful primer design for sequences with a high SNP density or for homologous regions of sequence.

Funder

Ghent University IOF StarTT

Bijzonder Onderzoeks Fonds

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Biochemistry, medical,Clinical Biochemistry

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