Metrological support of sequence analysis of nucleic acids

Metrological support for the process of molecular genetic identification is provided. An establishment of a nucleotide sequence is the general aim in nucleic acids analysis. A nucleotide sequence of DNA/RNA is the key information which gives an idea of the role and functioning of nucleic acids in living systems, as well as it allows establishing the origin of biological objects during molecular genetic identification. The molecular genetic identification is based on modern methods of research in the sequencing of DNA, which is inherited from generation to next generation of living organisms. DNA sequence comparison in some cases is mandatory to establish the authenticity of biological objects and to determine biological affiliation or kinship with other biological objects. The problems of metrological support of molecular genetic identification by Sanger DNA sequencing using fluorescently labeled reaction terminators and the use of capillary electrophoresis on the example of fish identification are considered. Metrological support of the process includes the use of such definitions as a nucleotide (the nucleic acid monomer), a sequence of nucleotides of nucleic acids. Also, it involves the procedures used in certified methods, a standard sample of a known DNA sequence of an approved type, and a genetic analyzer.

Standard Reference Materials of a fragment of human mitochondrial DNA was developed, approved, entered into the Federal registry. The tests of the domestic genetic analyzer Nanophore 05 were carried out. Two measurement procedures “The measurement methodology the partial nucleotide sequence of the control region of mitochondrial DNA of fish (families Acipenseridae and Polyodontidae) by Sanger sequencing with fluorescently-labeled terminators and using capillary electrophoresis” and “The measurement methodology the nucleotide sequence of the 5’ region of the mitochondrial COI gene of water biological resources by Sanger sequencing with fluorescently-labeled terminators and using capillary electrophoresis” were tested and certified. The results are relevant to research in biological sciences, the food industry, biotechnology, and DNA forensics.

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