Molecular protocols in transfusion medicine
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Molecular protocols in transfusion medicine
Academic Press, 2000
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This essential methods manual for immunohematologists (or hematologists and immunohematologists) provides information on genes that encode antigens on red blood cells, platelets and neutrophils. The book begins by covering general concepts in molecular biology and specific protocols such as DNA preparation, PCR-RFLP and allele-specific PCR. Information on the erythrocyte, platelet and neutrophil antigen systems and the molecular basis of polymorphisms are presented clearly in a gene facts sheet format. Database accession numbers and useful adjuncts such as Request forms, worksheets for PCR/enzyme digests also serve to benefit the user. The information is clearly presented and easily accessible and is complemented by the excellent diagrams and tabular material. This book is invaluable for both new and experienced researchers in the field and other related disciplines.
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Abbreviations
Part 1: Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Aim, Scope and Purpose of the Book
1.3 Organization of the Book
1.4 Terminology
1.5 Regulatory Compliance
1.6 References
Part 2: General Considerations
2.1 Clinical Information
2.2 Basic Principles of Molecular Analysis
2.3 Troubleshooting
2.4 References
Part 3: Protocols
3.1 Sample Shipment and Storage
3.2 Reagents
3.3 Harvesting WBCs by RBC Sedimentation
3.4 Short-term Cell Cultures from Amniotic Fluid
3.5 Cultured Amniocyte Cell Harvesting
3.6 Cell Preparation and DNA Extraction
3.7 Assessment of DNA Quality, Quantity and Purity
3.8 PCR Amplification
3.9 Restriction Enzyme Digestion for PCR-RFLP Analysis
3.10 Allele-specific PCR
3.11 Agarose Gel Preparation and Electrophoresis
3.12 Acrylamide Gel Preparation and Electrophoresis
3.13 Single-strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP)
3.14 Optimizing a PCR
3.15 Gene Zygosity Assessment by Quantitative PCR Amplification
3.16 VNTR and STR Analysis by PCR Amplification
3.17 Multiplex PCR Analysis
3.18 Southern Analysis
3.19 References
Part 4: Red Cell Blood Groups
4.1 Terminology
4.2 Clinical Applications
4.3 Situations where Genotype and Phenotype do not Agree
4.4 References
4.5 Facts Sheets, Gene Maps and Molecular Protocols
Part 5: Platelet Blood Groups
5.1 Terminology
5.2 Clinical Applications
5.3 References
5.4 Facts Sheets, Gene Maps and Molecular Protocols
Part 6: Neutrophil Blood Groups
6.1 Terminology
6.2 Clinical Applications
6.3 References
6.4 Facts Sheets, Gene Maps and Molecular Protocols
Part 7: Appendices
7.1 Database Information
7.2 Glossary
7.3 References
7.4 Works Sheets and Request Forms
Index
Useful Tables
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