The web-based AutoDimer software was developed to rapidly screen previously selected PCR primers for primer-dimer and hairpin interactions in short DNA oligomers (< 30 nucleotides). AutoDimer was created to assist in developing multiplex PCR assays for forensic purposes for probing STR and SNP markers.
The original publication describing AutoDimer can be downloaded from Biotechniques. This paper can be referenced when using the multiplex PCR assay design tool.
Disclaimer: The end user is responsible for running the program (this is done at your own risk). NIST will not be held responsible for any subsequent computer/operating system issues due to conflicts with the AutoDimer software. AutoDimer is a general tool for screening sequences; we do not guarantee the success of your PCR/assay.
Example of AutoDimer Screening