Rapid genotyping of the OATP1B1 polymorphisms A388G and T521C with real-time PCR FRET assays

Pharmacogenomics. 2005 Jun;6(4):393-7. doi: 10.1517/14622416.6.4.393.

Abstract

The polymorphisms (OATP)1B1 A388G and T521C of the solute carrier organic anion-transporter family member 1B1 gene (SLCO1B1), previously known as OATP-C, have potential impacts on drug metabolism. In order to establish a fast and consistent assay for these polymorphisms, rapid speed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) assays on the LightCycler were developed for both OATP1B1 polymorphisms. A locked nucleic acid (LNA) on the polymorphic location within the sensor probe was necessary to discriminate both alleles of the OATP1B1 T521C polymorphism. To confirm the reliability of both real-time PCR FRET assays, these new methods were validated by genotyping 120 samples using a PCR restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay and an allele-specific PCR. The results of the real-time PCR FRET assays were completely in line with conventional PCR methods, indicating that the real-time PCR FRET assays are appropriate for clinical settings.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alleles
  • DNA / genetics
  • Female
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer / methods*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Liver-Specific Organic Anion Transporter 1
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organic Anion Transporters / genetics*
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*

Substances

  • Liver-Specific Organic Anion Transporter 1
  • Organic Anion Transporters
  • SLCO1B1 protein, human
  • DNA