RRC ID 84389
著者 Niimi H, Onishi T, Nomura S, Kumazaki A, Masaki Y, Odashima H, Osawa Y, Hattori M.
タイトル Assessment of Nucleic Acid Quality in Unstained Cytology Specimens for Cancer Genomic Testing.
ジャーナル Acta Cytol
Abstract INTRODUCTION:The use of cytological specimens in cancer genome medicine has garnered considerable attention, but the long-term quality of nucleic acids from unstained specimens remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of nucleic acids extracted from unstained specimens fixed with 95% ethanol or spray fixation over varying durations.
METHODS:Two lung cancer cell lines were prepared using the auto-smear method and fixed with 95% ethanol, and spray-fixed specimens were stored for 30 min, 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. DNA was extracted using a DNA extraction kit, and quality was assessed using agarose gel electrophoresis and PCR.
RESULTS:Nucleic acids extracted from unstained specimens showed no fragmentation after 6 months of fixation and were amplifiable by PCR, regardless of the fixation method.
CONCLUSION:Nucleic acids extracted from unstained specimens preserved high quality over 6 months, suggesting that such specimens are suitable for genetic testing. This finding has significant implications for the long-term storage and clinical application of cytological specimens in cancer genome medicine.
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公開日 2025-3-24
DOI 10.1159/000545423
PII 000545423
PMID 40127635
MeSH Cell Line, Tumor Cytodiagnosis* / methods Electrophoresis, Agar Gel Genetic Testing* / methods Humans Lung Neoplasms* / genetics Lung Neoplasms* / pathology Polymerase Chain Reaction Specimen Handling / methods Time Factors Tissue Fixation / methods
IF 1.226
リソース情報
ヒト・動物細胞 A549