PIRA PCR designer for restriction analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms

Primer-introduced restriction analysis (PIRA-PCR) is widely used to detect Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). To create artificial Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), a mismatch is usually introduced near the 3' end of the primer that is close to the mutation of interest. We describe in this report a www-based computer program that screens for the suitable mismatches, designs the primers, lists the appropriate restriction enzymes and other related information.