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Carrying out 30 cycles of PCR yields over 1 billion target DNA sequences which is sufficient for most experiments.

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What is MLPA?

MLPA introductionMLPA (Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification) is a multiplex PCR method detecting abnormal copy numbers of up to 50 different genomic DNA or RNA sequences, which is able to distinguish sequences differing in only one nucleotide (1). The MLPA technique is easy to use and can be performed in many laboratories, as it only requires a thermocycler and capillary electrophoresis equipment. Up to 96 samples can be handled simultaneously, with results being available within 24 hours. Although for most hereditary conditions, (partial) gene deletions or duplications account for less than 10 % of all disease-causing mutations, for many other disorders this is 10 to 30 % (2-8) or even higher still (9, 10). The inclusion of MLPA in clinical settings can therefore significantly increase the detection rate of many genetic disorders.Advantages of MLPAUsing MLPA for copy number detection offers many advantages over other techniques. First of all, methods which were primarily developed for detecting point mutations, such as sequencing and DHPLC, generally fail to detect copy numbers changes. Southern blot analysis, on the other hand, will reveal many aberrations but will not always detect small deletions and is not ideal as a routine technique. Although well-characterised deletions and amplifications can be detected by PCR, the exact breakpoint site of most deletions is unknown. Furthermore, when comparing MLPA to FISH, MLPA not only has the advantage of being a multiplex technique, but also one in which very small (50-70 NT) sequences are targeted, enabling MLPA to identify the frequent, single gene aberrations which are too small to be detected by FISH. Moreover, MLPA can be used on purified DNA. Finally, as compared to array CGH, MLPA is a low cost and technically uncomplicated method. Although MLPA is not suitable for genome-wide research screening, it is a good alternative to array-based techniques for many routine applications. The over 300 probe sets now commercially available are dedicated to applications ranging from the relatively common (Duchenne, DiGeorge syndrome, SMA) to the very rare (hereditary pancreatitis, Antithrombin deficiency, Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome).MLPA reactionTypical for MLPA is that it is not target sequences that are amplified, but MLPA probes that hybridise to the target sequence. In contrast to a standard multiplex PCR, a single pair PCR primers is used for MLPA amplification. The resulting amplification products of a SALSA MLPA kits range between 130 and 480 NT in length and can be analysed by capillary electrophoresis. Comparing the peak pattern obtained to that of reference samples indicates which sequences show aberrant copy numbers.The MLPA reaction can be divided in five major steps: 1) DNA denaturation and hybridisation of MLPA probes; 2) ligation reaction; 3) PCR reaction; 4) separation of amplification products by electrophoresis; and 5) data analysis. During the first step, the DNA is denatured and incubated overnight with a mixture of MLPA probes. MLPA probes consist of two separate oligonucleotides, each containing one of the PCR primer sequences. The two probe oligonucleotides hybridise to immediately adjacent target sequences. Only when the two probe oligonucleotides are both hybridised to their adjacent targets can they be ligated during the ligation reaction. Because only ligated probes will be exponentially amplified during the subsequent PCR reaction, the number of probe ligation products is a measure for the number of target sequences in the sample. The amplification products are separated using capillary electrophoresis. Probe oligonucleotides that are not ligated only contain one primer sequence. As a consequence, they cannot be amplified exponentially and will not generate a signal. The removal of unbound probes is therefore unnecessary in MLPA and makes the MLPA method easy to perform.

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Assuming each cycle takes roughly a half hour and 30 cycles are run, taking 15 hours then 2^30 (roughly a billion) copies will have been made.


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Should you give 5 cycles of CPR when you find a non responsive infant?

Give 30 compressions : 2 breaths, 5 cycles; call 911. Then repeat cycles of 30 compressions : 2 breaths until help arrives.


What is a cycle of CPR?

5 cycles of CPR means repeat the 30 compressions and 2 breaths 5 times.


How do you do patient CPR?

Give cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.


How many cycles of CPR should you perform for an adult in 2 minuters?

Each cycle of CPR should be performed in 24 seconds (30 compressions, 2 breaths). Therefore, in 2 minutes, 5 cycles of CPR should be performed.


What does the process of pcr do?

In the process of PCR, copying segments of DNA whereby millions of copies of DNA can be generated from just a small sample. The process involves the use of primers, which are short strands of DNA generally about 15-30 nucleotides long. Two primers are used in each PCR reaction, and they are designed so that they flank the target region of interest (region that should be copied).


How many cycles in a minute in CPR?

30 compressions for one minute then a breath so it would be 2 breaths and 60 compressions


What is the compression breath ratio for one rescuer adult CPRand cycles?

30/2


How many should you should be able to complete cycles of child CPR in about 2 minutes?

Approximately five - 30 compressions and 2 breaths each.