Gradient temperature hybridization using a thermocycler for RNase protection assays

Luwen Zhang

doi:10.1385/mb:14:1:73

Gradient temperature hybridization using a thermocycler for RNase protection assays

Luwen Zhang

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Abstract

The RNase protection assay (RPA) is a sensitive and quantitative assay for the detection of specific RNAs. Because some probes require an optimal temperature for efficient hybridization to the target RNAs, preliminary experiments to determine the optimal temperatures have to be done empirically, a process that is laborious and time-consuming. In order to simplify this process, a new gradient temperature hybridization procedure has been developed with the use of a thermocycler. This procedure eliminates the need for preliminary experiments to determine the optimal temperature of hybridization for a given probe.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	73-75
Number of pages	3
Journal	Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - Part B Molecular Biotechnology
Volume	14
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1385/mb:14:1:73
State	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

RPA
Thermocycler

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Biotechnology
Bioengineering
Biochemistry
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Molecular Biology

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Gradient temperature hybridization using a thermocycler for RNase protection assays

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