A theoretical introduction to "combinatory SYBRGreen qPCR screening", a matrix-based approach for the detection of materials derived from genetically modified plants

Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010 Mar;396(6):2113-23. doi: 10.1007/s00216-009-3286-7. Epub 2009 Dec 4.

Abstract

The detection of genetically modified (GM) materials in food and feed products is a complex multi-step analytical process invoking screening, identification, and often quantification of the genetically modified organisms (GMO) present in a sample. "Combinatory qPCR SYBRGreen screening" (CoSYPS) is a matrix-based approach for determining the presence of GM plant materials in products. The CoSYPS decision-support system (DSS) interprets the analytical results of SYBRGREEN qPCR analysis based on four values: the C(t)- and T(m) values and the LOD and LOQ for each method. A theoretical explanation of the different concepts applied in CoSYPS analysis is given (GMO Universe, "Prime number tracing", matrix/combinatory approach) and documented using the RoundUp Ready soy GTS40-3-2 as an example. By applying a limited set of SYBRGREEN qPCR methods and through application of a newly developed "prime number"-based algorithm, the nature of subsets of corresponding GMO in a sample can be determined. Together, these analyses provide guidance for semi-quantitative estimation of GMO presence in a food and feed product.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Animal Feed / analysis*
  • Benzothiazoles
  • Diamines
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Food Analysis*
  • Food, Genetically Modified
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / chemistry
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction*
  • Quinolines

Substances

  • Benzothiazoles
  • Diamines
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Quinolines
  • SYBR Green I