Quantitative Real-Time PCR in aDNA Research

Mike Bunce, Charlotte Oskam, Morten Erik Allentoft

20 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is a technique that is widely used in the field of ancient DNA (aDNA). Quantitative PCR can be used to optimize aDNA extraction methodologies, to detect PCR inhibition, and to quantify aDNA libraries for use in high-throughput sequencing. In this chapter, we outline factors that need to be considered when developing efficient SYBR Green qPCR assays. We describe how to setup qPCR standards of known copy number and provide some useful tips regarding interpretation of qPCR data generated from aDNA templates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAncient DNA: Methods and Protocols
EditorsBeth Shapiro, Michael Hofreiter
Number of pages12
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Publication date2012
Pages121-132
Chapter16
ISBN (Print)978-1-61779-515-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
SeriesMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume840

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