Verification of Real-Time PCR Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Testing of Genetically Modified Organisms
Verification of Real-Time PCR Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Testing of Genetically Modified Organisms
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DOI:
10.1111/jfq.12001
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发表时间:
2012-12-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Cipollaro, M.
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作者:
Del Gaudio, S.;Cirillo, A.;Cipollaro, M.
This article reports the experience of a university laboratory in accreditation of molecular biology methods for genetically modified (GM) organisms detection according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025 standard. Verification studies were performed for one screening (35S promoter), one construct-specific (p35S/Chloroplast Transit Peptides-5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase [CTP-EPSPS]) and one event-specific (Bt11 maize) real-time polymerase chain reaction methods. Our procedures were performed as described in the ISO 21570 2005, except for the analysis done through a DNA Engine Opticon 2 MJ research instrument. The following methodperformance characteristics were evaluated: amplification efficiency, linearity, dynamic range, limit of detection, limit of quantification, precision and trueness. Comparison of the performance results obtained for quantitative methods with the values of inter-laboratory ring trials, coordinated by the European Union Reference Laboratory for GM Food and Feed, confirmed that the laboratory is able to fulfill the published criteria. Practical Applications This article illustrates the experience of a university laboratory with the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025 accreditation for genetically modified organisms testing. In-house verification has been carried out for one screening (35S promoter), one construct-specific (p35S/Chloroplast Transit Peptides-5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase [CTP-EPSPS]) and one event-specific (Bt11 maize) real-time polymerase chain reaction methods. We reported for the first time validation data obtained through a DNA Engine Opticon 2 MJ Research instrument. The described experimental procedure could represent a pattern for researchers interested in setting up verification of validated methods for genetically modified organism quantitative and qualitative testing.