Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis (also known as AFLP Analysis, AFLP Analyses): The detection of RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS by selective PCR amplification of restriction fragments derived from genomic DNA followed by electrophoretic analysis of the amplified restriction fragments.

NIH MeSH · D054458Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis

Also known asAFLP Analysis · AFLP Analyses · Analyses, AFLP · Analysis, AFLP

Definition

The detection of RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS by selective PCR amplification of restriction fragments derived from genomic DNA followed by electrophoretic analysis of the amplified restriction fragments.

MeSH classification

  • E05.393.290.382
  • E05.393.620.500.324

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Common questions about Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis

What does Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis mean in medicine?
The detection of RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS by selective PCR amplification of restriction fragments derived from genomic DNA followed by electrophoretic analysis of the amplified restriction fragments. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis known by any other names?
Yes. Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis is also referred to as AFLP Analysis, AFLP Analyses, Analyses, AFLP, Analysis, AFLP in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis sit in the medical classification?
Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.393.290.382, E05.393.620.500.324). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D054458) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗