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Current Genomics

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1389-2029
ISSN (Online): 1875-5488

Approaches to Quantification of RNA Targets by PCR Based Techniques

Author(s): F. Watzinger and T. Lion

Volume 4, Issue 2, 2003

Page: [185 - 204] Pages: 20

DOI: 10.2174/1389202033350065

Price: $65

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Abstract

Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) techniques are increasingly used for the quantification of gene transcripts. Compared to other methods permitting relative or absolute quantitation of mRNA, the RT-PCR approach offers the advantages of superior sensitivity, high specifity, and great versatility. In this review, we discuss different approaches to PCR-based quantification of gene expression including comparative, competitive, and real-time PCR. Different formats of fluorescence-based real-time PCR and their applications in clinical diagnosis and research are presented.

Keywords: pcr technique, rna target, rt-pcr, real-time pcr

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