Polymorphisms (rs1801282, rs8192678, rs7903146) of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PPARGC1A) and transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) have recently been associated with different diseases, mainly type 2 diabetes. An assay using unlabeled probes and the LightCycler or Rotor-Gene instruments was developed for genotyping of these three polymorphisms. Asymmetric polymerase chain reaction was used, followed by melting analysis of the unlabeled probe/ssDNA amplicon duplex. Samples with the target genotypes were accurately detected and easily distinguishable. Thus, genotyping using unlabeled probes is a rapid, accurate and cost effective closed-tube method. These assays demonstrated 100% specificity and sensitivity for the identification of selected polymorphisms in PPARG, PPARGC1A and TCF7L2 genes. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Habalová, V., Klimčáková, L., Židzik, J., & Tkáč, I. (2009). Rapid and cost effective genotyping method for polymorphisms in PPARG, PPARGC1 and TCF7L2 genes. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 23(1), 52–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcp.2008.10.001