Klin Onkol 2014; 27(Suppl 1): 69-74. DOI: 10.14735/amko20141S69.
Summary
Since its discovery, PCR has become a conventional method of molecular biology research laboratories and an indispensable tool in diagnostic medicine. Multiple variants of the PCR technique were developed, which enable the analysis of diff erent biological materials at diff erent amounts and reaction conditions. This article briefl y summarizes the PCR approaches and points out their applications in oncological research and practice.