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Fast qPCR assay optimization and validation techniques for HTS
1. Fast qPCR assay
optimization and validation
techniques for HTS
Francisco Bizouarn
International Field Application Specialist
Gene Expression Division
Bio-Rad Laboratories
2. Generating a good assay is easy
AMPLIFICATION
• Following a few simple steps:
– Design assay
– Run a gradient
– Run a dilution series to validate
assay dynamic range
• A little extra effort in the beginning
will make a tremendous amount of
difference in the analysis when the
assay is run hundreds or
thousands of times.
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3. Assay design
AMPLIFICATION
• Often oversimplified by the use of software or by
many companies that offer design services and
softwares.
• Design a critical parameter.
• Following a few simple steps will increase the
chances of designing a successful assay.
• Let’s use an example: target CCL26 in HUVEC cells
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5. Sequence Alignment (BLAST)
AMPLIFICATION
• Prior to designing primers, it’s
a good idea to run a
sequence homology analysis.
(BLAST)
• This allows the identification
of sequences that may co-
amplify or interfere with our
intended target.
• The data is freely available,
so why not make use of it.
• http://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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8. 2nd structure analysis of CCL26
AMPLIFICATION
• DNA is often seen as a linear
polymer.
• In it’s single stranded state
(cDNA) regions that have
complimentary sequences will
tend to hybridize generating
hairpins that may inhibit
primer annealing.
• Avoiding these sequences
when possible will improve
amplification effiecency.
• http://mfold.bioinfo.rpi.edu/cgi-bin/dna-
form1.cgi
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11. Amplicon size
AMPLIFICATION
• Classic qPCR rules dictate that amplification products be
between 75 and 200 bp in length.
• These limits are not absolute. It is better to design a larger
amplicon than to risk target specificity and primer annealing
issues
• New “ultra fast” reagents allow much larger amplicons to be
used in qPCR.
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12. Design primers
AMPLIFICATION
• Some primer design packages will
take both sequence homology and
secondary structure issues into
account when designing assays.
• Due to the restrictions imposed on
the design software, they can fail.
• Although not recommended,
designing assays by “thumb” can be
performed.
GCGGAATCTT TTCTGAAGGC TACATGGACC
• There are also databases of freely
available primers and probes that
have been previously tested.
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14. Using Thermal Gradients
AMPLIFICATION
• Thermal optimization is often the first parameter an individual
using PCR will test to get the optimal reaction conditions.
• Unfortunately many qPCR users often ignore this parameter, as
though antiquated, in favor of more elaborate primer design
software packages.
• Finding the correct annealing temperature at which to run an
assay is critical.
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15. Assay optimization
AMPLIFICATION
For 1 Rev 1
5’ 3’
For 2 Rev 2
For 1 For 2
Rev 1 Rev 2
10o above
design
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5o below
design
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37. How did they fare?
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad iQ SYBR Green Supermix: 5ul Assay 95oC 60sec / 50x95oC 10 sec 55-70oC 60 sec / melt analysis
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39. Primer Titration
AMPLIFICATION
• Primer concentration plays an important role in qPCR
amplification.
• Typical concentrations go from 200nM to 500nM but can vary
from 50nM to 800nM and sometimes higher.
• High primer concentrations dramatically increase the incidence
of non specific amplification and primer-dimers.
• Reasonably well designed assays work best at normal primer
concentrations
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40. 100nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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41. 100nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 27.24
Standard Deviation : 0.284
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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42. 200nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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43. 200nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 26.59
Standard Deviation : 0.184
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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44. 300nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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45. 300nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 26.54
Standard Deviation : 0.185
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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46. 400nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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47. 400nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 26.51
Standard Deviation : 0.269
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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48. 600nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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49. 600nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 26.49
Standard Deviation : 0.233
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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50. 800nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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51. 800nM each Primer
AMPLIFICATION
Replicates Mean C(t) : 26.58
Standard Deviation : 0.193
CCl26 amplified using Bio-Rad SsoFast EVAGreen Supermix: 5ul Assay 98oC 30sec / 50x 95oC 1 sec 55-70oC 5 sec / melt analysis
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72. Large amplicons
AMPLIFICATION
• Classic qPCR rules dictate that amplification products be
between 75 and 200 bp in length.
• New “ultra fast” reagents allow much larger amplicons to be
used in qPCR.
• Extending the size of the amplicon should be considered when
trying to circumvent secondary structures, sequence homology
and unfavorable regions.
• Proper validation is required.
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73. Large amplicons – dynamic range
AMPLIFICATION
•B-Actin 1076 bp amplicon from plasmid
•109 to 10 copy per well 10 fold dilution
109 copies series
•5 ul asay run on CFX384 using Bio-
Rad’s SsoFast EVA Green Supermix
10 copies
•Protocol : 98oC 3 min
45 x 95oC 1 sec 66oC 5 sec
melt curve
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74. Large amplicons - sensitivity
AMPLIFICATION
•B-Actin 1076 bp amplicon from plasmid
•105 to 200 copy per well 2 fold dilution
series
105 copies
•5 ul asay run on CFX384 using Bio-
Rad’s SsoFast EVA Green Supermix
200 copies
•Protocol : 98oC 3 min
45 x 95oC 1 sec 66oC 5 sec
melt curve
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75. Sequence Homology
AMPLIFICATION
• Designing primers on a region of template sequence
homologous to another gene should be avoided if possible.
• When inevitable, a single primer can be designed to anneal on a
homologous region for a series of genes. The other primer
should annealing on a clean region or one that has no homology
with genes annealed by the first primer.
• Multiple primers should be designed and tested.
• If a single primer anneals multiple targets, it will generate a
linear amplification of DNA where as if both primers anneal, the
amplification will be exponential.
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80. Throughput
AMPLIFICATION
• The CFX384 real-time PCR
detection system brings flexibility
and ease of use to researchers
performing high-throughput real-
time PCR in a 384-well format.
• With up to 4-target detection,
unsurpassed thermal cycler
performance, and powerful, yet
easy-to-use software, the CFX384
system has been designed for the
way you work.
– FAST – shorten the time from
experiment setup to results
– FRIENDLY – a new standard for
ease of use, delivering data you
can trust with no maintenance
– FLEXIBLE – customize a set up
that fits individual laboratory needs
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81. Speed
AMPLIFICATION
SsoFast EvaGreen Supermix
Sso7d from Sulfolobus solfataricus
– 7kD, 63 aa.
– Thermostable (Tm >90°C)
– No sequence preference
– Binds to dsDNA (3-6 bp/protein molecule)
– Monomeric
• Minimal inhibition of PCR by use of
EvaGreen
• Higher activity
• Tolerant to PCR inhibitors
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82. Conclusions
AMPLIFICATION
• The key to speeding up any screening process begins with
proper design and optimization.
• qPCR assay optimization and dynamic range validation require
very little time and effort and help guarantee that the results will
be reproducible and comparable form experiment to experiment.
• If potentially interfering elements are discovered at the design
and optimization phases, they can be accounted for and
possible corrected.
• As demands for shorter run times increase, proper care in the
selection of reagents and instruments is required.
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