Detection of colorectal cancer K-ras mutations using a simplified oligonucleotide ligation assay
Detection of colorectal cancer K-ras mutations using a simplified oligonucleotide ligation assay
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-1759(97)00078-1
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发表时间:
1997-08-07
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Triscott, MX
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作者:
Rothschild, CB;Brewer, CS;Triscott, MX
It has been suggested that some mutations in codons 12 and 13 of the K-ras gene are associated with the progression of colorectal adenomas to carcinomas. The aim of this study was to develop a rapid, colorimetric assay for K-ras point mutations commonly associated with colorectal cancer. K-ras exon 1 was amplified from colorectal tumor DNA and K-ras activating mutations detected using an oligonucleotide ligation assay (OLA) in combination with immunological and colorimetric detection. Using the OLA with oligonucleotides specific to individual K-ms mutations, 6 (of 17 total colorectal adenomas/carcinomas) were found to have K-ras mutations. The assay could detect as little as 10% mutant allele. A simplified OLA designed to test for either the presence (+) or absence (-) of any of the K-rns activating mutations was developed, The assay was further streamlined by use of a dipstick methodology for colorimetric development. If required, assay sensitivity can be increased by the use of the recently described EDNA-ELCA detection system. The simplified (+/-) mutation OLA in combination with a dipstick or EDNA-ELCA detection system provides a rapid, sensitive assay for K-ras point mutations suitable for use as part of the clinical assessment of colorectal cancer. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.