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AIM: To determine the optimum form of labelling and the most efficient reporter molecule for non-radioisotopic in situ hybridisation (ISH). METHODS: Nine deoxyoligonucleotides complementary to histone mRNA were synthesised and labelled either enzymatically or during solid-phase synthesis with the reporter molecules digoxigenin, 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP), or alkaline phosphatase. Pooled deoxyoligonucleotide cocktails were then used in non-radioisotopic ISH detection of histone mRNA in human tonsil. Hybrid detection was by nitroblue tetrazoleum/5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate colorimetric development. RESULTS: The use of a spacer in 3' enzymatic labelling and when labelling with alkaline phosphatase significantly increased ISH signal. The 3' and 5' labelling of oligonucleotides with triple DNP groups during solid-phase synthesis produced the strongest signal as determined by the highest cell signal intensity and shortest development time. CONCLUSIONS: 3' and 5' solid-phase labelling with triple DNP groups produced the best labelling for non-isotopic ISH using deoxyoligonucleotide cocktails.

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Clin Pathol

Publication Date

08/1997

Volume

50

Pages

686 - 690

Keywords

2,4-Dinitrophenol, Alkaline Phosphatase, Digoxigenin, Histones, Humans, In Situ Hybridization, Oligonucleotide Probes, Palatine Tonsil, RNA, Messenger