A rapid, microplate SNP genotype assay for the leptinob allele

J Lipid Res. 2008 May;49(5):1126-9. doi: 10.1194/jlr.D800002-JLR200. Epub 2008 Feb 13.

Abstract

A nonsense mutation in the mouse leptin gene causes genetic obesity. As a result of extensive research in the field of obesity, the use of leptinob mice is widespread. This mutation renders mice sterile, creating the need to breed heterozygous mice. For this reason, leptinob genotyping is necessary. To date, gel-based assays have been used for genotyping. Using the Invader Plus assay for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection, we have developed a gel-free microplate SNP assay for genotyping leptinwt and leptinob alleles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA / genetics
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Leptin / genetics*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Obese / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*

Substances

  • Leptin
  • DNA