Assessing Different PCR Master Mixes for Ultrarapid DNA Amplification: Important Analytical Parameters

The basic principles of ultrafast plasmonic PCR have been promulgated in the scientific and technological literature for over a decade. Yet, its everyday diagnostic utility remains unvalidated in pre-clinical and clinical settings. Although the impressive speed of plasmonic PCR reaction is well-docu...

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Main Authors: Ivan Brukner, Miltiadis Paliouras, Mark Trifiro, Marc Bohbot, Daniel Shamir, Andrew G. Kirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/5/477
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Summary:The basic principles of ultrafast plasmonic PCR have been promulgated in the scientific and technological literature for over a decade. Yet, its everyday diagnostic utility remains unvalidated in pre-clinical and clinical settings. Although the impressive speed of plasmonic PCR reaction is well-documented, implementing this process into a device form compatible with routine diagnostic tasks has been challenging. Here, we show that combining careful system engineering and process control with innovative and specific PCR biochemistry makes it possible to routinely achieve a sensitive and robust “10 min” PCR assay in a compact and lightweight system. The critical analytical parameters of PCR reactions are discussed in the current instrument setting.
ISSN:2075-4418