Development of a Laboratory Project to Determine Human ABO Genotypes-Limitations Lead to Further Student Explorations

作者：Salerno Theresa A^*

来源：Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2009, 37(6): 361-368.

DOI：10.1002/bmb.20322

• Allele-specific PCR
• ABO genotype
• single-stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP)
• single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
• O variants

A multiplex allele-specific PCR analysis was developed to identify six "common" genotypes: AA, AO, BB, BO, OO, and AB. This project included a pre-laboratory exercise that provided active learning experiences and developed critical thinking skills. This laboratory resulted in many successful analyses, which were verified by student knowledge of their phenotypes. However, the design was found to be deficient for the analysis of variants. The limitations in the original allied-health multiplex design were verified through a student designed problem-based laboratory project in an advanced level biochemistry class. Variants were further analyzed in an undergraduate research project using SSCP analyses. The topic of ABO genotyping provides several opportunities for student-centered explorations.

• 出版日期2009-12