What are the selection criteria for LAMP primers?
Posted June 17, 2022
Answer
Choosing the correct LAMP primers is crucial for obtaining accurate results. LAMP primers should have these properties:
● Length of approximately 18 to 24 bases
● Start and end with 1-2 G/C pairs
● 40% to 60% G/C content
● Melting temperature (Tm) between 65°C and 75°C
● The melting temperature difference between primer pairs should not be more than 5°C
● Primer pairs should not have complementary regions
Additional resources
Accelerated reaction by loop-mediated isothermal amplification using loop primers