The Ultimate qPCR Experiment: Producing Publication Quality, Reproducible Data the First Time

被引:552
作者
Taylor, Sean C. [1 ]
Nadeau, Katia [1 ]
Abbasi, Meysam [1 ]
lachance, ClauDe [1 ]
Nguyen, Marie [2 ]
Fenrich, Joshua [2 ]
机构
[1] Biorad Labs Canada Inc, 1329 Meyerside Dr, Mississauga, ON L5T1C9, Canada
[2] Biorad Labs, 255 Linus Pauling Dr, Hercules, CA 94547 USA
关键词
DROPLET DIGITAL PCR; MINIMUM INFORMATION; QUANTITATIVE PCR; RT-QPCR; RNA; DNA; OPTIMIZATION; PLANT; TRANSCRIPTION; VARIABILITY;
D O I
10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.12.002
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is one of the most common techniques for quantification of nucleic acid molecules in biological and environmental samples. Although the methodology is perceived to be relatively simple, there are a number of steps and reagents that require optimization and validation to ensure reproducible data that accurately reflect the biological question(s) being posed. This review article describes and illustrates the critical pitfalls and sources of error in qPCR experiments, along with a rigorous, stepwise process to minimize variability, time, and cost in generating reproducible, publication quality data every time. Finally, an approach to make an informed choice between qPCR and digital PCR technologies is described.
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页码:761 / 774
页数:14
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