Abstract |
A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay which detects a sex-based polymorphism in the bovine amelogenin locus was modified and compared to conventional cytogenetic analysis for diagnosis of freemartinism (XX/XY chimerism) in cattle. The PCR assay is more sensitive than cytogenetic analysis for detection of XY cells, with the limit of detection of the assay falling between 0.2% and 1% XY cells. Seventy-three heifer blood samples submitted for evaluation of freemartinism to the University of Minnesota Diagnostic Laboratory were tested using both cytogenetic and PCR techniques. Poor-quality samples precluded successful lymphocyte culture and recovery of mitotic nuclei for cytogenetic evaluation in 17 cases (23%). Two of these samples (2.7%) also failed to amplify with PCR. There was 100% agreement in the results from the 56 samples that were suitable for testing using both techniques. This PCR-based assay provides an alternative to the more laborious cytogenetic evaluation for diagnosis of freemartinism.
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Authors | Elizabeth A McNiel, Nicole J Madrill, Amy E Treeful, Lance C Buoen, Alvin F Weber |
Journal | Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc
(J Vet Diagn Invest)
Vol. 18
Issue 5
Pg. 469-72
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 1040-6387 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17037616
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Amelogenin
- Dental Enamel Proteins
- DNA
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Topics |
- Amelogenin
- Animals
- Cattle
- Cytogenetic Analysis
(veterinary)
- DNA
(chemistry, genetics)
- Dental Enamel Proteins
(genetics)
- Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
(veterinary)
- Female
- Freemartinism
(diagnosis, genetics)
- Male
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
(methods, veterinary)
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- X Chromosome
(genetics)
- Y Chromosome
(genetics)
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