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Table 2 PCR names, primer sequences and amplification conditions used.

From: Characterization of the Taenia spp HDP2 sequence and development of a novel PCR-based assay for discrimination of Taenia saginata from Taenia asiatica

PCR primer name

Primer sequence

Amplification conditions (Taq polymerase; BIOTOOLS , Spain)

HDP2 PCR I:

HDP2F2

HDP2R2

5'-GCTGTACCAGCACCTAACCRTCC-3'

5'-GCACACCGCAGCCAATTGGCTG-3'

94°C for 30 sec, 55°C for 30 sec, 72°C for 1 min, 72°C for 7 min (35 cycles)

HDP2 PCR II:

PTs7S35F1

HDP2R1

5'-CAGTGGCATAGCAG AGGAGGAA-3'

5'-GCGGAAAGTGGATCCGACTTCGATGG-3'

94°C for 30 sec, 56.5°C for 30 sec, 72°C for 2 min, 72°C for 7 min (35 cycles)

HDP2 PCR III:

HDP2F2

HDP2R3

5'-GCTGTACCAGCACCTAACCRTCC-3'

5'-ATCCTGCTCCATGTCGCTTCTAGC-3'

94°C for 30 sec, 60°C for 30 sec, 72°C for 2 min, 72°C for 7 min (35 cycles)