I used the primers (5′- GATGTGAAACACTTTGCTCCT-3′ (sense) and
5′-ATAGCGACACTTGGATAGGGG-3′ (antisense) cited in different literature's for Annx II to have RT-PCR amplification in cancer cell lines including MDAMD 231. I used the PCR or RT-PCR conditions as mentioned in the concerned literatures. cDNA is giving good signal for positive control (GAPDH) always. However, I am unable to amplify Annx II with the above primers. I made gradient PCR to find out the proper Tm. That also failed. I then doubled the template and primer quantity, added DMSO in PCR reaction. GAPDH is getting doubled but no signal I am getting for Annx II. Can any body suggest where could be the problem(s).