The importance of selecting the appropriate reference genes for quantitative real time PCR as illustrated using colon cancer cells and tissue [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Quantitative real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) remains the most sensitive technique for nucleic acid quantification. Its popularity is reflected in the remarkable number of publications reporting RT-qPCR data. Careful normalisation within RT-qPCR studies is imperati...

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Main Authors: Catríona M Dowling, Dara Walsh, John C Coffey, Patrick A Kiely
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-01-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-99/v1