Molecular Cloning Fourth Edition, A Laboratory Manual, by Michael R. Green and Joseph Sambrook

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Radiolabeling of Subtracted cDNA Probes by Random Oligonucleotide Extension

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In this procedure, synthesis of cDNA is performed in the presence of saturating concentrations of all four dNTPs and trace amounts of a single radiolabeled dNTP. After subtraction hybridization, the enriched single-stranded cDNA is radiolabeled to high specific activity in a second synthetic reaction by extension of random oligonucleotide primers using the Klenow fragment of E. coli DNA Pol I. Because the concentrations of dNTP in the first reaction are nonlimiting, both the amounts and size of cDNA generated are greater than those achieved in standard labeling protocols. The subtractive hybridization step can therefore be performed with higher efficiency. Because the resulting population of cDNA is not vulnerable to radiolytic cleavage, it can be stored indefinitely and radiolabeled to higher specific activity when needed.


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