KR20170021634A - Tube for nested pcr comprising crushable film - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a testing tube used for nested polymerase chain reaction. More specifically, provided is a tube for nested polymerase chain reaction, which comprises: a first chamber accommodating a primary primer; a second chamber accommodating a secondary primer and having an upper surface whose conformation changes upon downward pressurization; and a crushable film disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber so as to spatially separate the both by sealing, and opened by pressure.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a tube for a double-polymerase chain reaction comprising a crushable film,

The present invention relates to a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptable film and a method of using the same.

PCR-related technologies have been widely used in a variety of applications and methods in the biological and medical research fields and include, for example, detection of target sequences, reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), DD-PCR (Differential Display PCR) Cloning of unknown genes, high-speed amplification of cDNA ends (RACE), DNA sequencing and PCR-involving genome analysis (McPherson and Moller, 2000).

Among these studies, real-time PCR amplification products are measured in real time, cross-contamination is reduced, and more accurate quantitative analysis is possible. The conventional patent documents related to the real-time gene amplification method include U.S. Patent Nos. 5,210,015, 5,538,848, and 6,326,145. The existing real-time gene amplification method has advantages of a homogeneous assay method in which amplification and detection are simultaneously performed. However, due to limitations of the fluorescent reporter molecule type, there is a problem that the number of simultaneously detectable target nucleic acid sequences is limited, It has the biggest disadvantage in high throughput. Existing thermocycler capable of detecting a real-time target nucleic acid sequence can detect up to 5-plex concurrently, so that the number of simultaneously detectable target nucleic acid sequences is limited, Time and additional expensive real-time monitoring equipment is required.

Therefore, it is possible to dramatically overcome the problems of the conventional techniques for detecting a target sequence and high-speed application of a real-time gene amplification apparatus, as well as to reduce the amount of fluorescence double-labeled probe used, There is a demand for a technique capable of reducing the amount of the sample used and the analysis time and greatly improving the detection sensitivity.

In particular, the two-step PCR method is a method in which a first amplification primer is amplified and then a second primer is added to amplify the amplified product. When the amplification is necessary for a specific purpose, It is the method used. However, since the double-stranded PCR usually requires two different tubes, the hands of the experimenter are troublesome and inconvenient, and there is a problem that contamination may occur during handling of the amplification product.

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a double-polymerase chain reaction tube containing a disruptable film so that a double- It is an object of the present invention to provide a double polymerase chain reaction tube that is convenient and reduces the incidence of contamination during amplification experiments.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, claims and drawings.

However, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Hereinafter, various embodiments described herein will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of complete understanding of the present invention, various specific details are set forth, such as specific forms, compositions and processes, and the like. However, certain embodiments may not be practiced with one or more of these specific details together, or may be practiced in conjunction with other known methods and forms. In other instances, well-known processes and techniques of manufacture are not described in any detail, in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention. Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "embodiment" means that a particular feature, form, composition, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Accordingly, the appearances of the phrase " in one embodiment "or" an embodiment "in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily indicative of the same embodiment of the present invention. In addition, a particular feature, form, composition, or characteristic may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

Unless defined otherwise in the specification, all scientific and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

Most techniques for detecting target nucleic acids include a target nucleic acid amplification process. Nucleic acid amplification is an essential process commonly used in the field of molecular biology, and various amplification methods have been proposed. For example, Miller, HI et al. (WO 89/06700) disclose nucleic acid sequences comprising a step of hybridizing a promoter / probe sequence to a target single stranded DNA ("ssDNA") and then transcribing many DNA copies of the sequence Amplification method. Other known nucleic acid amplification methods include transcription amplification systems (Kwoh, D. et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, 86: 1173 (1989); and Gingeras TR et al., WO 88/10315 ).

Most commonly used nucleic acid amplification methods known as polymerase chain reaction (hereinafter referred to as "PCR") include denaturation of double stranded DNA, annealing of oligonucleotide primer to DNA template, and repeated cycle of primer extension by DNA polymerase (Mullis et al., U.S. Patent Nos. 4,683,195, 4,683,202 and 4,800,159; Saiki et al., (1985) Science 230, 1350-1354).

As used herein, the term primer refers to an oligonucleotide in which the synthesis of a prodrug product that is complementary to a nucleic acid chain (template) is induced, that is, the presence of a polymerizing agent such as a nucleotide and a DNA polymerase, And can act as a starting point for synthesis at suitable temperature and pH conditions. Preferably, the primer is a deoxyribonucleotide and is a single strand. The primers used in the present invention may include naturally occurring dNMPs (i.e., dAMP, dGMP, dCMP and dTMP), modified nucleotides or non-natural nucleotides. In addition, the primer can also include ribonucleotides.

The primer should be long enough to be able to prime the synthesis of the extension product in the presence of a polymerizing agent (e. G., A DNA polymerase). The appropriate length of the primer is typically 15 to 30 nucleotides, although it varies with a number of factors, such as temperature, application and source of the primer. Short pro-drug molecules generally require lower temperatures to form a sufficiently stable hybrid complex with the template. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the primer of the present invention is manufactured using a Per1 program, which is a computer program, but is not limited thereto.

As used herein, the term annealing or priming means that the oligodeoxynucleotide or nucleic acid is apposited to the template nucleic acid, wherein the polymerase is capable of polymerizing the nucleotide to form a nucleic acid molecule complementary to the template nucleic acid or a portion thereof . As used herein, the term " hybridization "means that two single-stranded nucleic acids form a duplex structure by pairing complementary base sequences. Hybridization is the complementarity between single-stranded nucleic acid sequences The degree of complementarity required for hybridization can vary depending on the hybridization reaction conditions and can be controlled, inter alia, by temperature. As used herein, the terms annealing and hybridization are not different and are used interchangeably herein.

In addition, the friable film used in the present invention is suitable to a degree that the melting point does not melt during the PCR reaction.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a test tube for use in a double polymerase chain reaction, comprising: a first chamber accommodating a first primer; a second chamber accommodating a second primer; A second chamber comprising a pressurizing portion that is spatially separated by sealing and disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber and comprises a frangible film that is opened by pressure, Lt; / RTI > In one embodiment of the present invention, the crushable film is easily ruptured by the pressing force of the finger applied to the pressing portion, and the second chamber has one or several The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of laminating the first and second chambers using a hot melt adhesive, a cold adhesive and / or any other adhesive or sealing mechanism, do. In addition, the breakable film further comprises a locking projection and a lock-breaking device in the first chamber and the second chamber so as to be sealed on the upper opening of the first chamber after sealing the lower opening of the second chamber, The film further comprises a locking projection and a locking mechanism in the first chamber and the second chamber to seal on the upper opening of the first chamber after sealing the lower opening of the second chamber, Wherein the breakable film is formed in a planar shape or a conical shape with its vertex pointing in the downward direction and the breakable film is formed in a conical shape with the vertex pointing in the upward direction so that when the shape is deformed by pressing, And is deformed into a downward conical shape. In addition, the shreddable film further includes a fracture line on the surface thereof, and the shreddable film is made of aluminum, a synthetic resin material, a silver foil material, a cardboard paper, a foil, a fiber, Plastic, and the like.

In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a method for preparing a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction, comprising the steps of: adding a first primer and a subject to a first chamber, A step of adding a second primer to the first chamber by rupturing the breakable film by pressing the pressurizing portion of the tube for the PCR reaction downward and then performing a second PCR amplification cycle, A method of using a chain reaction tube is provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises the step of adding a DNA polymerase and a buffer to the first chamber, wherein the crushable film has a crushing strength lowered by a pressing force of a finger applied to the upper surface of the second chamber Wherein the double polymerase chain reaction tube further comprises one or more needles directed downward on the top inner side.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a plasma display panel, comprising the steps of: forming a breakable film which is opened by pressing on a lower surface of a second chamber including a secondary initiator; To a lower surface of a film capable of producing a double-stranded polymer. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises forming one or more needles on the top inner surface of the second chamber.

The double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed as described above, so that when a single-stranded DNA is bound to a sample DNA sample, the double-stranded DNA polymerase chain reaction is easily performed in one tube . Thus, the double polymerase chain reaction tube according to one embodiment of the present invention has an effect of reducing unnecessary processes and reducing the occurrence of contamination.

The double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube according to another embodiment of the present invention is formed as described above, so that when a single-stranded double-stranded sample is bound to a sample DNA sample, the double-stranded DNA polymerase chain reaction is easily performed in one tube . Thus, the double polymerase chain reaction tube according to another embodiment of the present invention has an effect of reducing the unnecessary process and reducing the occurrence of contamination. In addition, the double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to another embodiment of the present invention has an effect that the secondary probe can be more easily added by the needle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a process of performing a double-polymerase chain reaction using a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptible film according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a process of performing a double-polymerase chain reaction using a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptible film according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a photograph showing the result of performing a double polymerase chain reaction and electrophoresis using a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a breakable film according to the present invention. FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptable film according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only for describing the present invention in more detail and that the scope of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments in accordance with the gist of the present invention .

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube in which a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction can proceed in a single tube.

Double polymerase chain reaction generally uses two tubes and requires two amplification steps of the genetic material. Therefore, there is a problem that the experimenter is inconvenient and may cause contamination during handling of the amplification product. The present invention is based on the recognition that conventional double polymerase chain reaction methods reduce unnecessary processes and reduce the occurrence of contamination. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Example  One: For double polymerase chain reaction  Tube (1)

First, a double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a process of performing a double-polymerase chain reaction using a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptible film according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a breakable film.

The first chamber is generally formed as a test tube, conical, long conical, or cylindrical in shape, but is not limited thereto. The first chamber is formed in a hollow shape in which an upper portion forms an opening. The first chamber is formed such that the upper portion is sealed with a crushable film. The second chamber is hollow and has a bottom open to accommodate a secondary initiator therein. The second chamber includes a pressing portion on its upper surface. For example, by laminating the upper opening of the PCR test tube using a hot melt adhesive, a cold adhesive, and / or any other adhesive or sealing mechanism when sealing with a breakable film. Alternatively, preferably, the open bottom surface of the second chamber may be sealed with a frangible film in the same manner as described above. Subsequently, it is more preferable that the second chamber contains a secondary initiator therein and then is sealed in the same manner as described above. Further, the second chamber is formed so that the circumferential surface extends from the side surface of the PCR test tube. Alternatively, the second chamber may further include a locking device on the side so that the upper opening of the PCR test tube is sealed after the lower surface is sealed with the breakable film. By pressurizing the pressing portion in the downward direction, the top surface shape of the second chamber is deformed, and the breakable film can be ruptured. Alternatively, the second chamber has a lower surface

Accordingly, the double polymerase chain reaction tube according to an embodiment of the present invention is separated into two spaces by the breakable film. Here, the space at the bottom of the shredable film is the first chamber, and the space at the top of the shredable film is the second chamber. The first chamber may be subjected to primary amplification by adding a primary primer and an amplification enzyme. The second chamber contains a secondary initiator. The crushable film has a sufficient degree that the crushing strength is easily ruptured by the pressing force of the finger.

The crushable film may be formed in a planar shape or in a conical shape in which the vertexes point downward (see the film shape in Fig. 4). If the crushable film is conical, a liquid secondary precursor can be more easily added to the first chamber. Alternatively, the shredable film may be formed into a conical shape whose vertex points upward. At this time, the secondary primer will be gathered around the bottom of the cone. This is because when the pressing portion is deformed by pressing, the frangible film can be deformed into a conical shape with the vertex pointing downward. This has the advantage that the secondary initiator can be added to the second chamber without applying a pressing force.

The breakable film may further comprise a broken line. Further, the material of the breakable film is made of, for example, aluminum or a synthetic resin material, but it may be made of a material such as silver foil. Alternatively, the breakable film may be formed of any one selected from a board, a paper, a foil, a fiber, a foam, a plastic, and the like. Alternatively, the shatterable film may be a natural single-face, a white topped single-face, a coated decolorized single-faced paper, a corrugate, a corrugated paper corrugated, , Virgin paper, recycled paper, coated paper, coated paperboard, or any nominal paper stock, including any combination of these materials.

The double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to Example 1 is formed as described above, so that double-polymerase chain reaction can be easily performed in a single tube when the sample DNA sample is doubly bound to the primer.

Example  2: For double polymerase chain reaction  Tube (2)

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a process of performing a double-polymerase chain reaction using a double-stranded polymerase chain reaction tube having a disruptible film according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a breakable film. Example 2 is formed by further including a needle in the double-polymerase chain reaction tube of Example 1. [

The first chamber is generally formed as a test tube, conical, long conical, or cylindrical in shape, but is not limited thereto. The first chamber is formed in a hollow shape in which an upper portion forms an opening. The first chamber is formed such that the upper portion is sealed with a crushable film. The second chamber is hollow and has a bottom open to accommodate a secondary initiator therein. The second chamber includes a pressing portion on its upper surface. For example, by laminating the upper opening of the PCR test tube using a hot melt adhesive, a cold adhesive, and / or any other adhesive or sealing mechanism when sealing with a breakable film. Alternatively, preferably, the open bottom surface of the second chamber may be sealed with a frangible film in the same manner as described above. Subsequently, it is more preferable that the second chamber contains a secondary initiator therein and then is sealed in the same manner as described above. Further, the second chamber is formed so that the circumferential surface extends from the side surface of the PCR test tube. Alternatively, the second chamber may further include a locking device on the side so that the upper opening of the PCR test tube is sealed after the lower surface is sealed with the breakable film. By pressurizing the pressing portion in the downward direction, the top surface shape of the second chamber is deformed, and the breakable film can be ruptured. Here, the second chamber further includes one or more downwardly directed needles at the center of the inner surface. Preferably, the needle may be formed in the pressing portion in which the top surface shape of the second chamber can be deformed. The pressing portion is deformed in the top surface shape by the pressing in the downward direction, and the rupturable film can be more easily ruptured by the needle.

Therefore, the double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to another embodiment of the present invention is separated into two spaces by the breakable film. Here, the space at the bottom of the shredable film is the first chamber, and the space at the top of the shredable film is the second chamber. The first chamber may be subjected to primary amplification by adding a primary primer and an amplification enzyme. The second chamber contains a secondary initiator. The crushable film has a sufficient degree that the crushing strength is easily ruptured by the needle which receives the pressing force of the finger. Therefore, the material and thickness of the crushable film of Example 2 can be formed wider than those of Example 1. [

The crushable film may be formed in a planar shape, or may be formed in a conical shape in which the vertexes point downward (see Fig. 4). If the crushable film is conical, a liquid secondary precursor can be more easily added to the first chamber. Alternatively, the shredable film may be formed into a conical shape whose vertex points upward. At this time, the secondary primer will be gathered around the bottom of the cone. This is because when the pressing portion is deformed by pressing, the frangible film can be deformed into a conical shape with the vertex pointing downward. This has the advantage that the secondary initiator can be added to the second chamber without applying a pressing force. In addition, since the double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to this embodiment contains a needle, the breakable film can be more easily perforated.

The breakable film may further comprise a broken line. Further, the material of the breakable film is made of, for example, aluminum or a synthetic resin material, but it may be made of a material such as silver foil. Alternatively, the breakable film may be formed of any one selected from a board, a paper, a foil, a fiber, a foam, a plastic, and the like. Alternatively, the shatterable film may be a natural single-face, a white topped single-face, a coated decolorized single side, a corrugate, a corrugated carved gate, a paper, a cardboard, But are not limited to, virgin paper, recycled paper, coated paper, coated paperboard, or any nominal paper stock containing any combination of these materials.

The needles may be formed in the center of the inner surface of the pressing portion or in several on the inner surface of the pressing portion. The needle is preferably a metal needle or a synthetic resin material including Teflon or a polymer material. The thickness of the needle is preferably such that the secondary initiator can pass through the perforations formed by the needle. The length of the needle can be widely used from several millimeters to micrometer lengths.

The double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to Example 2 is formed as described above, so that double-polymerase chain reaction can be easily performed in one tube when the sample DNA sample is doubly bound to the primer. In addition, the double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to Example 2 has an advantage that the secondary probe can be more easily added by the needle.

Experimental Example : According to the invention For double polymerase chain reaction  Amplification method using tube

This example is an example of a double-polymerase chain reaction for obtaining a library amplification product for next-generation sequencing analysis using a double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to the present invention. The DNA material to be used for the double-stranded polymerase chain reaction according to the present invention was tested for three exons (exon 1, exon 2 and exon 3) of the MLH1 gene. Further, PCR was performed as follows, and amplification products were obtained and electrophoresis was performed.

· Primary amplification

Primary primer set (see Table 1 below). 1 μl of DNA extract, 5 μl of 10 × PCR buffer, 1 μl of dNTP mixture (final concentration of each dNTP is 400 μM), 1 μl of Taq (Roche, Mannheim, Germany), 1 μl of each primer (10 μM) PCR analysis was performed on each sample in a 50 [mu] l reaction volume containing distilled water. The first step PCR reaction was carried out by preheating at 87 ° C for 5 minutes, followed by 30 cycle amplification (30 seconds at 87 ° C, 30 seconds at 60 ° C, and 30 seconds at 72 ° C). When amplifying, the temperature is not limited to the above-mentioned temperature. The final extension step was performed using a GeneAmp PCR system 9700 thermal cycler (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA) at 72 ° C for 10 minutes.

· Shredding Possible  film

After the first amplification, the top surface of the double polymerase chain reaction tube according to the present invention was pressed with a finger to rupture the breakable film. Through the openings created by the tear rupturable film, a secondary initiator was incorporated into the space subjected to the primary amplification. After primary amplification was performed in one tube, secondary amplification was performed as follows.

· Secondary amplification

A set of secondary primers placed in a space separated by a shredable film (see Table 2 below). 1 μl of each primer (1 μl each), 1 μl of dNTP mixture (final concentration of each dNTP is 400 μM), 1 μl Taq (Roche, Mannheim, Germany), 5 μl of 10 × PCR buffer, (10 pM), and nuclease-free distilled water, and performed PCR analysis on each sample. The PCR reaction was carried out by 5 cycle amplification (30 sec at 95 ° C, 30 sec at 60 ° C, and 30 sec at 72 ° C). The final extension step was performed using a GeneAmp PCR system 9700 thermal cycler (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA) at 72 ° C for 10 minutes. The PCR product was developed on 2% agarose gel in 1 × TAE Migration buffer (pH 8.0; 40 mM Tris-Acetate, 1 mM EDTA), stained with EtBr (0.5 μg / ml) and visually observed under UV light ).

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible, It will be obvious. Accordingly, the actual scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (16)

As test tubes used for double polymerase chain reaction,
A first chamber for accommodating a primary initiator,
A second chamber that accommodates the secondary initiator and includes a pressing portion whose upper surface shape is deformed by the downward pressing, and
And a frangible film disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber and spatially separated by sealing and opened by pressure. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the crushable film is easily ruptured by a pressing force of a finger applied to the pressing portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second chamber further comprises one or more needles directed downwardly on the top inner side. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the frangible film is attached by laminating between a first chamber and a second chamber using a hot melt adhesive, a cold adhesive, and / or any other adhesive or sealing mechanism. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the breakable film further comprises locking protrusions and locking arrangements in the first chamber and the second chamber to be sealed on the upper opening of the first chamber after sealing the lower opening of the second chamber, Reaction tubes. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the breakable film further comprises locking protrusions and locking arrangements in the first chamber and the second chamber to be sealed on the upper opening of the first chamber after sealing the lower opening of the second chamber, Reaction tubes. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the breakable film is formed in a planar shape or formed into a conical shape with its vertex pointing downward. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shreddable film is formed into a conical shape whose vertex point is directed upward, so that when the shape is deformed by pressing, the shreddable film is deformed into a conical shape with its vertex pointing downward. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the breakable film further comprises a fracture line on the surface. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shreddable film is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, synthetic resin, silver foil, cardboard, paper, foil, fiber, foam, and plastic. A double-polymerase chain reaction tube according to claim 1,
Adding a primary primer and a subject to a first chamber to perform a first PCR amplification cycle,
Adding a second primer to the first chamber by pressing the pressurizing portion of the double-polymerase chain reaction tube downward to rupture the breakable film, and
A method of using a tube for a double-polymerase chain reaction, comprising the step of performing a secondary PCR amplification cycle. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising the step of adding a DNA polymerase and a buffer to the first chamber. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the crushable film is easily ruptured by a pressing force of the finger applied to the upper surface of the second chamber. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the double polymerase chain reaction tube further comprises one or more downwardly directed needles on the top inner side. Forming a frangible film which is opened by pressing on the lower surface of the second chamber containing the secondary initiator, and
And attaching a first chamber containing a primary primer to a bottom surface of the breakable film. 16. The method of claim 15,
Further comprising forming one or more needles on the top inner surface of the second chamber. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 11. < / RTI >

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