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. 2007 Jun;8(4):234–251. doi: 10.2174/138920207781386960

Table 4.

PCR Inhibitory Compounds

Factors Influencing Polymerase Chain Reaction
Inhibitor Enhancer
Hemoglobin, Urea, Heparin DMSO, Glycerol, BSA, Formamide,PEG, TMANO, TMAC
Organic or phenolic compounds Special commercial enhancers,Gene 32protein, TaqExtender,Perfect Matchr
Glycogen, Fats, Ca2+ E. coli ss DNA binding
Tissue matrix effects
Laboratory items, powder, etc