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In-House Validation of Four Duplex Droplet Digital PCR Assays to Quantify GM Soybean Events
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Daniela Verginelli, Sara Ciuffa, Katia Spinella, Davide La Rocca, Marisa Misto, Cinzia Quarchioni, Pamela Bonini, Cristiana Fusco, Lorella Peroni and Stefania Peddis
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- Organization: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Regioni Lazio e Toscana (IZSLT) | BCH-CON-IT-244512-1
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Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Regioni Lazio e Toscana (IZSLT)
Academic or research institute
Via Appia Nuova, 1411
Roma, Italia
00178, Italy
Phone: +39 06 79099-450,
Fax: +39 06 79099-450,
MDPI Open Access Journals
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2024-12
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Foods
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Open access
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Author Abstract: Due to the increasing number of authorized events in the European Union, it is crucial for the official laboratories to enforce market control to detect and quantify genetically modified organisms. In this study, an in-house validation of quantitative duplex ddPCR methods was performed involving MON87701, MON87769, MON89788 and CV-127-9 assays with respect to the lectin reference gene. Since the ddPCR methods provide accurate quantification, show less sensitivity to PCR inhibitors and are more suitable for multiplexing compared to the real-time PCR, the optimization of the existing assays was performed with the exception of MON87701, according to the JRC Guidance documents and technical reports. However, some concerns related to practical settings for the quantitative multiplex of ddPCR methods and their validation were encountered; therefore, a general workflow to develop and validate a ddPCR-based method is shown. The obtained data and the validation performance parameters such as specificity, cross-talk, robustness, dynamic range, linearity, the limit of quantification, trueness and precision comply with international recommendations for GMO quantification methods. The duplex ddPCR methods here investigated are equivalent in terms of performance compared to the singleplex real-time PCR methods, showing higher flexibility and cost effectiveness.
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  • Europe - European Union member states
Keywords for facilitating searching for information in the clearing-houses
  • GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology
Yes
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-103079-11 Living Modified Organism MON-877Ø1-2 - Insect resistant soybean
    Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths))
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-104626-1 Living Modified Organism MON-87769-7 - Soybean with modified fatty acid composition
    Monsanto | Changes in quality and/or metabolite content (Lipid and fatty acids)
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-40284-18 Living Modified Organism MON-89788-1 - Roundup Ready2Yield™ soybean
    Resistance to herbicides (Glyphosate)
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-100994-7 Living Modified Organism BPS-CV127-9 - Herbicide-tolerant soybean
    BASF S.A. | Resistance to herbicides (Imidazolinone, Sulfonylurea)
Yes
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Author Keywords: GMO; validation; ddPCR; soybean; measurement uncertainty
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