| Description | Products contentN665737Component24 T96 TStorageN665737ATPS V50 168 µL672 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737B5×FA Reaction Buffer96 µL384 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737CTS Buffer72 µL288 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737D2×Products contentN665737Component24 T96 TStorageN665737ATPS V50 168 µL672 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737B5×FA Reaction Buffer96 µL384 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737CTS Buffer72 µL288 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.N665737D2×PCR Mix600 µL2×1.2 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. * This kit is suitable for human genomic DNA library construction, the starting template DNA input is 5 ng. We also have transposase library construction kits for 50 ng and 1 ng of human genomic DNA starting, in order to get a higher quality library, it is recommended to use different kits for different starting amount of DNA. Products IntroductionThis kit is developed for Illumina's high-throughput sequencing platform and provides the enzyme premix system and reaction buffer for genomic DNA library construction, including all components except PCR primers. Compared with the traditional library construction kits, this kit adopts the new transposase method for library construction, which can complete DNA fragmentation, end repair and junction reaction in one simple enzymatic reaction, significantly reducing the amount of template, reducing the number of experimental steps, and shortening the time of library construction; it adopts the high-fidelity DNA polymerase for library enrichment, and the preference-free PCR amplification can expand the coverage area of the sequence, which can be used for efficient and effective sequencing. The use of high-fidelity DNA polymerase for library enrichment and preference-free PCR amplification broadens the coverage area of the sequence and enables efficient preparation of DNA libraries for Illumina's second-generation sequencing platform. The kit is suitable for use with a starting template DNA input of 5 ng, and all reagents in the kit have been subjected to stringent quality control and functional validation to maximize the stability and reproducibility of library construction. Product Features● DNA fragmentation and junction ligation in one step.● Ultra-fidelity amplification minimizes amplification preference.Provide your own instruments, kits and consumables1. Magnetic frame: DynaMagTM-2 is recommended.2. DNA purification and recovery kit: It is recommended to use DNA purification and recovery kit by magnetic bead method.3. Library PCR primer kit: It is recommended to use transposase method for second generation sequencing multi-sample primer kit.4. Anhydrous ethanol, deionized water (pH between 7.0 and 8.0).5. Reaction tubes: It is recommended to use low adsorption PCR tubes and 1.5 ml centrifuge tubes. Tips: It is recommended to use high quality filter tips to prevent contamination of kits and library samples. Pre-experiment Preparation and Important Notes1. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of reagents.2. PCR products are easily contaminated due to improper operation, resulting in inaccurate results. It is recommended to isolate the PCR reaction system preparation area from the PCR product purification area, and to use special pipettes to clean the experimental areas at regular intervals.3. Bead purification: the beads should be equilibrated to room temperature before use, all operations on the beads should be carried out at room temperature, 80% ethanol should be dispensed freshly, the beads should be rinsed and dried until the surface is free of liquid reflections and has a frosted appearance, insufficient drying of the beads will cause ethanol residue that will affect the subsequent experiments, and over-drying of the beads will affect the efficiency of DNA recovery.4. The kit is suitable for human genomic DNA library construction, if the DNA sample is a PCR product, it should be ensured that its length>.500 bp, since transposases do not work on DNA ends, it is recommended to extend the PCR product by 50-100 bp at each end of the PCR product to avoid low coverage of the ends for sequencing. Sample PreparationDNA purity requirements: A260/A280 = 1.8-2.0. Sample DNA: dissolve in ultrapure water. DNA Quantification: Too much or too little DNA will affect the quality of the library. It is recommended to use Nano to test the purity of the genomic DNA and then use Qubit to test the concentration of the genome (do not use any absorbance-based assay for template quantification). Schematic diagram of DNA banking processprocedureDNA fragmentation, junction reaction 1. Add the following reagents to a 200 µl PCR tube: 2. Mix by gently blowing with a pipette and centrifuge briefly so that all components are collected at the bottom of the tube.3. Place the above PCR tubes in the PCR instrument with the hot cap on and program the reaction as follows: inactivation reactionAfter the DNA is fragmented, the enzyme is still in a high active state, so it should be removed from the PCR instrument immediately and terminated by adding the Reaction Termination Buffer, in order to prevent the DNA from being fragmented too much and resulting in smaller library fragments.1. Add 3 µl of TS Buffer to the PCR tube containing the fragmentation product.2. Mix by gently blowing with a pipette and centrifuge briefly so that all components are collected at the bottom of the tube.3. Incubate at room temperature for 5 min, or if the room temperature is too low, place the reaction on a PCR instrument at 25°C with the thermal cover closed.1. Add the following reagents to a 200 µl PCR tube.2. Mix by gently blowing with a pipette and centrifuge briefly so that all components are collected at the bottom of the tube.3. Place the above PCR tubes in the PCR instrument with the hot cap on and program the reaction as follows Selective recovery of library DNA fragmentsIt is recommended to use CombiVision Magnetic Beads DNA Purification and Recovery Kit for selective recovery of DNA fragments. When different sizes of DNA fragments are required, the amount of magnetic beads used is different, please refer to the attached table for the specific amount of magnetic beads used.(If using other brands of magnetic beads, you need to figure out the optimal amount of magnetic beads by yourself).Note: Amplification products can also be fragment length sorted and purified using the Gum Recovery Kit. If there is no special requirement for library length distribution, amplification products can also be purified directly from DNA fragments without selective recovery of DNA fragments as described on page 4 of the manual.1. CMPure should be equilibrated at room temperature for 30 min after shaking and mixing before use.2. Transfer the PCR products to a 1.5 ml centrifuge tube, rehydrate to 100 µl, add several volumes of magnetic beads equilibrated to room temperature, vortex for 5 seconds, and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.3. Centrifuge briefly, place the tube on a magnetic rack to separate the beads from the supernatant until the solution is clear, and carefully aspirate the supernatant and transfer it to a new 1.5 ml centrifuge tube.Note: Do not discard the top clear.4. Add several volumes of magnetic beads to the supernatant, vortex and shake for 5 seconds, then let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.5. Centrifuge briefly, place the tube on a magnetic rack to separate the beads from the supernatant until the solution is clear, carefully aspirate the supernatant and discard it, avoiding contact with the beads that have bound the target DNA.Note: Do not discard the beads.6. Continue to keep the centrifuge tube fixed on a magnetic rack and add 200 µl of freshly prepared 80% ethanol to the tube and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 seconds, carefully discarding the supernatant.Note: When adding ethanol, the liquid must not be blown directly onto the beads.7. Repeat step 6 once.8. Keep the centrifuge tube fixed on a magnetic rack and leave to dry at room temperature until the surface of the beads is slightly cracked, add 20 µl of ddH2O to solubilize.Note: Do not over-dry the beads as this may affect the elution efficiency.9. Remove the centrifuge tube from the magnetic rack, vortex to completely resuspend the beads, and allow to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Centrifuge briefly, place the tube on the magnetic rack until the solution is clear, and transfer the supernatant solution to a new centrifuge tube. Table: Suggested amount of magnetic beads for different segment selection recovery Library DNA fragment purificationWe recommend the use of the Century Magnetic Bead Method DNA Purification and Recovery Kit.1. CMPure should be equilibrated at room temperature for 30 min after shaking and mixing before use.2. 50 µl of magnetic beads equilibrated to room temperature were added to the PCR product, vortexed and shaken for 5 seconds, and then left to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.3. Centrifuge briefly, place the tube on a magnetic rack to separate the beads from the supernatant solution until the solution is clear (approximately 3-5 minutes), carefully aspirate the supernatant and discard it, avoiding contact with the beads that have bound the target DNA. Note: Do not discard the beads.4. Continue to keep the centrifuge tube fixed on a magnetic rack and add 200 µl of freshly prepared 80% ethanol to the centrifuge tube and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 seconds, carefully discarding the supernatant.Note: When adding ethanol, the liquid must not be blown directly onto the beads.5. Repeat step 4.6. Keep the centrifuge tube fixed on a magnetic rack and leave to dry at room temperature until the surface of the beads is slightly cracked, add 25 µl of ddH O to solubilize.Note: Do not over-dry the beads as this may affect the elution efficiency.7. Remove the tube from the magnetic rack, vortex to completely resuspend the beads, and allow to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Centrifuge briefly, place the tube on the magnetic rack until the solution is clear, and transfer the supernatant solution to a new tube. Library quality controlDetermination of library concentrationIn order to obtain high-quality sequencing results, accurate quantification of DNA libraries is required, and the first recommendation is to use Real-timePCR methods are used for absolute quantification of DNA libraries. Additionally, fluorescent dye methods such as the Qubit method or the fluorescent dye picogreen method can be used; do not use quantification methods based on absorbance measurements here. The following approximate formula can be used to convert the molar concentration of the DNA library. Library fragment distributionThe prepared DNA libraries can be detected by agarose gel electrophoresis or Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer.Range of segment length distributions... Read More | Inquire | The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese).Product Description： Succinic acid is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese). The ripening process of apples can be followed by monitoring the falling levels of succinic acid. The occurrence of > 5 mg/kg of this acid in egg and egg products is indicative of microbial contamination. Apart from use as a flavouring agent in the food and beverage industries, succinic acid finds many other non-food applications, such as in the production of dyes, drugs, perfumes, lacquers, photographic chemicals and coolants. 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Read More | S665948 Component 1 mL 5 mL Storage S665948A 2×SYBR qPCR Master Mix 1 mL 5×1 mL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948B qPCR Primer Mix 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948C DNA Standard 1 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid S665948 Component 1 mL 5 mL Storage S665948A 2×SYBR qPCR Master Mix 1 mL 5×1 mL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948B qPCR Primer Mix 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948C DNA Standard 1 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948D DNA Standard 2 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948E DNA Standard 3 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948F DNA Standard 4 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948G DNA Standard 5 100 µL 5×100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle. S665948H 50×High ROX 40 µL 200 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/ Thaw cycle.Product IntroductionThis product is used for real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR) using the product after NGS library construction by dye method (SYBR Green I). The kit provides the reaction mixture, DNA primer mixture, and standards required for the qPCR process, and the reagent system is complete, easy and convenient to operate. The kit uses a new chemically modified high-efficiency hot-start polymerase, the activation of the enzyme needs to be incubated at 95 ℃ for 10 min. the product is highly specific, high amplification efficiency, and able to quickly and accurately quantify the concentration of the constructed library. It is suitable for fluorescent quantitative PCR instruments that do not require ROX as a calibration dye, such as Roche LightCycler 480, Roche LightCyler 96, Bio-radiCyleriQ, iQ5, CFX96.ROX dye is used to correct the fluorescence signal error generated between wells of a quantitative PCR instrument, and is generally used in Real Time PCR amplifiers from ABI, Stratagene, and other companies. The excitation optics vary from instrument to instrument, so the concentration of ROX dye must be matched to the corresponding fluorescence quantitative PCR instrument.Instruments that do not require ROX calibration: Roche LightCycler 480, Roche LightCyler 96, Bio-rad iCyler iQ, iQ5, CFX96, etc.Instruments requiring Low ROX calibration: ABI Prism7500/7500 Fast, QuantStudio®3 System, QuantStudio®5 System, QuantStudio®6 Flex System, QuantStudio®7 Flex System, ViiA 7 System, Stratagene Mx3000/Mx3005P, Corbett Rotor Gene 3000, and others.Instruments requiring High ROX calibration: ABI Prism7000/7300/7700/7900, Eppendorf, ABI Step One/Step One Plus, etc.Note: High Rox and Low Rox are formulated as described in Use 2.Scope of applicationThis product is designed for absolute quantification of the concentration of Illumina platform second-generation sequencing libraries. The end of the library contains Illumin P5 and P7 chip binding sequences, the length of which does not exceed 1kb, and the concentration of which is not less than 0.002pM can be used to perform quantitative experiments with this product. The qPCR Primer Mix provided in the kit contains the following two primer sequences:Primer 1:5'-AAT GAT ACG GCG ACC ACC GA-3' Primer 2: 5'-CAA GCA GAA GAC GGC ATA CGA-3'The primer sequence can be used in advance to confirm whether the library can be amplified by that primer pair.UsageAmplification template preparationThe library samples to be detected were diluted with TE (10 mM Tris-Cl, pH 8.0, 1 mM EDTA), and the concentration after dilution was as close as possible to the range of 0.01-20 pM. 4°C on ice was set aside.qPCR reaction system preparationThe desired cryopreservation reagent is pre-melted completely and mixed by inverting several times before preparation, then centrifuged briefly and set aside.The base reaction system for 20 µl was as follows:Reagent20 µl Reaction system2×SYBR qPCR Master Mix10 µlqPCR Primer Mix 10.8 µlTemplate4 µlddH₂O5.2 µlDescription: High Rox model: add 1 µl High Rox per 50 µl of reaction system;Low Rox model: 1 µl High Rox per 500 µl of reaction system.Prepare a sufficient amount of reaction system mixture according to the need, mix well and add to the reaction wells in a volume of 16 µl per well, add the same volume of TE to the blank control, and then add the prepared standards and diluted samples to the corresponding reaction wells in a volume of 4 µl/well. It is recommended to use 20 µl reaction system, if you need to carry out a smaller system reaction, the system components can be reduced in equal proportion.qPCR reaction programThe annealing temperature should be 60-64°C as a reference for the setting range, and the annealing temperature can be increased when a non-specific reaction occurs.If the average length of the library is greater than 700bp, the annealing/extension time should be increased appropriately.data analysisStandard curve productionThe standard curve was plotted using Ct values in the valid range. The standard curve correlation coefficient R2 should not be less than 0.99 and the slope should lie between -3.1 and -3.6. If the standard curve parameters are not reasonable, it is recommended to repeat the experiment.DNA Standard NameDNA Standard ConcentrationDNA Standard 120 pMDNA Standard 22 pMDNA Standard 30.2 pMDNA Standard 40.02 pMDNA Standard 50.002 pMLibrary Concentration CalculationsThe difference in Ct between the three replicate wells of the experiment should be no more than 0.2, otherwise the invalid data should be deleted or the experiment should be repeated. Do not use the Ct outside the valid Ct range of the standard curve to calculate the concentration of the diluted libraries. Please refer to the data processing Excel of this product for the specific library concentration calculation method.matters needing attentionThese instructions should be read in detail before testing. It should be carried out by personnel with specialized experience or qualified by training.Mix gently by turning up and down, avoid foaming as much as possible, and centrifuge for a short time before use.Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of this product; repeated freezing and thawing may degrade product performance.When preparing reaction solutions, use new or non-contaminated tips and centrifuge tubes to prevent contamination as much as possible... Read More | Component Description T665563Component50 TStorageApplicationT665563AVNTR3820 1 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.High resolution 3-lite VNTR detectionT665563BVNTR41201 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.High resolution 3-lite VNTR detectionT665563CVNTR32321 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw Component Description T665563Component50 TStorageApplicationT665563AVNTR3820 1 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.High resolution 3-lite VNTR detectionT665563BVNTR41201 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.High resolution 3-lite VNTR detectionT665563CVNTR32321 mL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.High resolution 3-lite VNTR detectionT665563DMarkerⅠ300 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.DNA Molecular Weight Standard IT665563EMarkerⅡ250 µL-20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.DNA Molecular Weight Standard IIProduct IntroductionThis kit is a genotyping product for human Mycobacterium tuberculosis based on the latest research progress in molecular epidemiology1) and optimized by process. It utilizes variable-number tandem repeats (VNTR) polymorphisms in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome for genotyping to differentiate clinical strains, and is a powerful tool for studying the molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and monitoring the status of tuberculosis transmission. Compared with other existing Mycobacterium tuberculosis VNTR typing systems based on the VNTR principle, this typing system has a stronger ability to discriminate strains prevalent in China1,2,3), and is therefore particularly suitable for the needs of Chinese users.By carefully optimizing the primer sequences of each PCR reaction and the composition of the premixed reaction solution, this product has a strong anti-interference power. Compared with the user's own reagents, this product significantly improves the signal intensity of specific bands and reduces the appearance of non-specific bands when using crude templates (boiling bacterial solution), which makes the experimental operation easier and quicker, and at the same time, improves the success rate of the test. The premixed reaction solution is chemically stable and can effectively withstand repeated freezing and thawing (10 times) and a longer period of time (one week) at room temperature, which is better adapted to the user's need for flexibility in the detection work.This kit is a companion product to the TB Genotyping Kit VNTR-9. For samples identified as clustered or identical strains by the VNTR-9 kit, this product can be used for finer further typing identification if necessary. The three high-resolution detection sites VNTR3820, VNTR4120 and VNTR3232 in this product can be used in combination with the nine detection sites in the VNTR-9 to increase the resolution index (Hunter-Gaston index (HGI) to 0.9931).References1) Luo T et al. Development of a hierarchical variable-number tandem repeat typing scheme for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in China. PLoS One. 2014 Feb 25. 9(2)2)Sun G et al. Discriminatory potential of a novel set of Variable Number of Tandem Repeats for genotyping Mycobacterium marinum. Vet Microbiol. 2011 Aug Vet Microbiol. 2011 Aug 26;152(1-2)3) Zhang L et al. Highly polymorphic variable-number tandem repeats loci for differentiating Beijing genotype strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Shanghai, China. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2008 May;282(1):22-31.matters needing attention1.This product is a companion to the TB genotyping kit VNTR-9. The strains to be tested should be tested by VNTR-9 typing test first, and then use this product for testing. And the results of this product should be integrated and analyzed with the results of VNTR-9.2.To avoid contamination, it is recommended that the preparation of the organisms be done within a different location than the preparation of the PCR Mix and that different pipettes be used.3.Care should be taken at all stages of sample DNA collection, extraction and amplification to ensure proper labeling and to prevent cross-contamination between different samples.4.Commonly used reagents and consumables need to be autoclaved before experimentation.5.Each tube of PCR Mix contains different primers and cannot be mixed. It can be dispensed into different amounts at once according to the experimental needs to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.6.To avoid splashing the reaction solution when opening the reaction tube, centrifuge briefly before opening the cap and collect the liquid at the bottom of the tube. In case of accidental splashing on gloves or table, change gloves immediately and wipe the table with 75% alcohol or dilute acid.7.Be careful not to cross-contaminate the PCR Mix when aspirating, and it is recommended that the pipette tip be wiped with 75% alcohol 2 times before taking Mix each time.8.Pre-experiment preparation: 1×TE buffer (PH=8.0), 0.5×TBE buffer, agarose, ethidium bromide (EB), normal PCR instrument, DNA electrophoresis equipment and gel imager, 0.2 ml PCR reaction tubes, octuplex or 96-well PCR tubes, pipettes of different sizes: 0.5-10 µl and 20-200 µl.Operation steps1. DNA template preparation:1.1. scrape a small amount (1-2 inoculation loops) of sample from solid medium, resuspend in 100ul TE and inactivate at 80°C for 30 minutes.1.2. The inactivated strain was taken out of the P3 laboratory as follows:Boil at 100°C for 10 minutes (be careful to avoid bursting the cap of the EP tube during boiling to avoid letting water into the tube), place immediately on ice for 2 minutes, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (~13,400 × g) for 10 minutes, take the supernatant and place in another sterile EP tube, label it, and store at -20°C.2. Testing procedures:2.1. Remove the TB Genotyping Kit HV-3, allow the liquid to equilibrate to room temperature, mix by shaking slightly 3-4 times, and then centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (~13,400 x g) for 5 seconds to allow the capped liquid to fall back into the tube.2.2.Three-locus VNTR typing: strains with identical results at 12 loci need to be further VNTR typed, i.e., the following four loci are added for comparison.1）PCR amplification: the reaction system was 20 µl. 19 µl of PCR Mix of VNTR3820, VNTR4120, and VNTR3232 were added to each PCR tube, 1 µl of DNA template was added, and mixed well.2）Amplification conditions:3) Gel preparation and electrophoresis:a: Notes:Important! Positive (H37Rv strain DNA) and negative controls (deionized water) need to be set up for each experiment.Key! This experiment is based on agarose gel electrophoresis to interpret the genotype of VNTR locus, therefore, in order to make the results accurate, it is necessary to follow the unified standard operation in this step of electrophoresis, and the following points should be noted:a-1: The comb used for glue making is 18 holes.a-2: The two wells on the left and right sides of the gel were discarded due to the tendency to distort the bands during electrophoresis, affecting the interpretation of the results, or a negative control was spotted in one of the wells. The remaining 16 wells were divided into 12 samples, 3 DNA Markers and 1 positive control. The order of spotting was "1, 2, M, 3, 4, 5, 6, M, 7, 8, 9, 10, M, 11, 12, H37Rv", the numbers represent samples, and M represents DNA Marker.a-3: When PCR amplification products are subjected to the first electrophoresis and Marker I is used, the gel concentration is 1%, the voltage is 150 V, and the time is 100-120 min.a-4: If the amplification product fragment is too large (>1000bp) and needs to be electrophoresed again and Marker II is used, the gel concentration is 0.8%, the voltage is 150V and the time is 150 minutes.b: Gluing as well as the electrophoresis process:PCR amplification products were electrophoresed using a 1% agarose gel.To prepare 1% agarose gel, 12×12 cm gel tray was used to make the gel, each gel was 80 ml.b-1: Weigh 0.8g of agarose, add 80ml of 0.5×TBE, weigh it on the balance and put it into the microwave oven, heat it on high for 2-3 minutes to make the agarose dissolve completely, shake it well, and observe it as a homogeneous and transparent solution without particles, then weigh it again on the balance and make up the appropriate amount of double-distilled water to keep the concentration of the gum unaffected.b-2: When the melted gel was cooled to about 55°C add 4 µl of ethidium bromide (10ug/ml) and gently swirl to mix well. The gel was made with an 18-tooth comb and the warm gel was poured into a 12 × 12 cm gel tray.b-3: Allow the gel to completely set (40 minutes at room temperature), carefully pull out the comb, remove the tray, and place it in the electrophoresis tank. Add 0.5× TBE buffer to the electrophoresis tank, not exceeding the gel surface by 1-2mm.b-4: Sample electrophoresis: add 12 samples to each gel (the topmost wells are not sampled), add 3-5µl PCR products to each well, and at the same time add three 5µl DNA MarkerⅠ to each gel. The voltage is 150V and the electrophoresis time is 100-120 minutes. This step is the key to the accuracy of the final readings of each point, and needs to be operated uniformly according to this standard.b-5: Some loci have amplification products greater than 1000bp in clinical strains, and these amplification products were then electrophoresed using 0.8% agarose gel, with DNA Marker II added as a control for the band size, voltage 150V, electrophoresis time 150 minutes.4) Results display:5) Analysis of results:a. If the genotypes of the three highly variable loci are also the same in different strains, they can be identified as clustered strains;b. If the high variant readings are highly similar, i.e., only 1-2 high variant sites are different, they need to be combined with epidemiologic data to identify if they are clustered strains;c. If all 3 high variant loci are genotypically discordant, identify as a single strain.Appendix 1: Rules for reading VNTR lociAppendix 2: VNTR locus repeat unit readout table... Read More |