scholarly journals Analysis of reference gene expression for real-time PCR based on relative quantitation and dual spike-in strategy in the silkworm Bombyx mori

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 614-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Peng ◽  
Y. Zhai ◽  
H. Ding ◽  
T. Di ◽  
T. Zhang ◽  
...  
Food Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 126 ◽  
pp. 108059
Author(s):  
M. Zarske ◽  
J. Zagon ◽  
S. Schmolke ◽  
T. Seidler ◽  
A. Braeuning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiyun Song ◽  
Wenmai Mao ◽  
Zhihao Duan ◽  
Qingmin Que ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background:Before studying gene expression of different organisms, it is important to determine the best reference gene. At present, the most accurate method of detecting gene expression is quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). With this method, reference genes that are stable in different biological systems and under different conditions can be obtained. Toona ciliata Roem ( T. ciliata ). is a valuable and fast-growing timber specie. In this study, 20 reference genes were identified using RT-qPCR, as a primary prerequisite for future gene expression analysis. Four different methods, geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and RankAggreg were used to evaluate the expression stability of the 20 candidate reference genes in various tissues under different conditions.Results:The experimental results showed that TUB-α was the most stably expressed reference gene across all samples and UBC17 was the most stable in leaves and young stems under Hypsipyla robusta ( H. robusta ) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) treatments. In addition, PP2C59 and UBC5B were the best-performing genes in leaves under H. robusta treatment, while HIS1 and ACT7 were the best reference genes in young stems. The two best reference genes were 60S-18 and TUB-α after treatment at 4 °C. The expression of HIS6 and MUB1 was the most stable under PEG6000 treatment. The accuracy of the selected reference genes was verified using the transcription factor MYB3 ( TcMYB3) gene.Conclusions:This is the first report to verify the best reference genes for normalizing gene expression in T. ciliata under different conditions, which will facilitate future elucidation of gene regulations in this species.


PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Miao ◽  
Xing Qin ◽  
Lihong Gao ◽  
Qing Li ◽  
Shuzhen Li ◽  
...  

Background Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a commonly used high-throughput technique to measure mRNA transcript levels. The accuracy of this evaluation of gene expression depends on the use of optimal reference genes. Cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants, made by grafting a cucumber scion onto pumpkin rootstock, are superior to either parent plant, as grafting conveys many advantages. However, although many reliable reference genes have been identified in both cucumber and pumpkin, none have been obtained for cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants. Methods In this work, 12 candidate reference genes, including eight traditional genes and four novel genes identified from our transcriptome data, were selected to assess their expression stability. Their expression levels in 25 samples, including three cucumber and three pumpkin samples from different organs, and 19 cucumber–pumpkin grafted samples from different organs, conditions, and varieties, were analyzed by qRT-PCR, and the stability of their expression was assessed by the comparative ΔCt method, geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and RefFinder. Results The results showed that the most suitable reference gene varied dependent on the organs, conditions, and varieties. CACS and 40SRPS8 were the most stable reference genes for all samples in our research. TIP41 and CACS showed the most stable expression in different cucumber organs, TIP41 and PP2A were the optimal reference genes in pumpkin organs, and CACS and 40SRPS8 were the most stable genes in all grafted cucumber samples. However, the optimal reference gene varied under different conditions. CACS and 40SRPS8 were the best combination of genes in different organs of cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants, TUA and RPL36Aa were the most stable in the graft union under cold stress, LEA26 and ARF showed the most stable expression in the graft union during the healing process, and TIP41 and PP2A were the most stable across different varieties of cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants. The use of LEA26, ARF and LEA26+ARF as reference genes were further verified by analyzing the expression levels of csaCYCD3;1, csaRUL, cmoRUL, and cmoPIN in the graft union at different time points after grafting. Discussion This work is the first report of appropriate reference genes in grafted cucumber plants and provides useful information for the study of gene expression and molecular mechanisms in cucumber–pumpkin grafted plants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiyun Song ◽  
Wenmai Mao ◽  
Zhihao Duan ◽  
Qingmin Que ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Before studying gene expression of different organisms, it is important to determine the best reference gene. At present, the most accurate method of detecting gene expression is quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). With this method, reference genes that are stable in different biological systems and under different conditions can be obtained. Toona ciliata Roem (T. ciliata). is a valuable and fast-growing timber specie. In this study, 20 reference genes were identified using RT-qPCR, as a primary prerequisite for future gene expression analysis. Four different methods, geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and RankAggreg were used to evaluate the expression stability of the 20 candidate reference genes in various tissues under different conditions. Results The experimental results showed that TUB-α was the most stably expressed reference gene across all samples and UBC17 was the most stable in leaves and young stems under Hypsipyla robusta (H. robusta) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) treatments. In addition, PP2C59 and UBC5B were the best-performing genes in leaves under H. robusta treatment, while HIS1 and ACT7 were the best reference genes in young stems. The two best reference genes were 60S-18 and TUB-α after treatment at 4 °C. The expression of HIS6 and MUB1 was the most stable under PEG6000 treatment. The accuracy of the selected reference genes was verified using the transcription factor MYB3 (TcMYB3) gene. Conclusions This is the first report to verify the best reference genes for normalizing gene expression in T. ciliata under different conditions, which will facilitate future elucidation of gene regulations in this species.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0246227
Author(s):  
Nicole Dittrich Hosni ◽  
Ana Carolina Anauate ◽  
Mirian Aparecida Boim

Background Real-time PCR remains currently the gold standard method for gene expression studies. Identification of the best reference gene is a key point in performing high-quality qPCR, providing strong support for results, and performing as a source of bias when inappropriately chosen. Mesangial cells and podocytes, as essential cell lines to study diabetic kidney disease (DKD) physiopathology, demand accurate analysis of the reference genes used thus far to enhance the validity of gene expression studies, especially regarding high glucose (HG) and DKD treatments, with angiotensin II receptor blockers (e.g., losartan) being the most commonly used. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability and define the most stable reference gene for mesangial cell and podocyte studies of an in vitro DKD model of disease and its treatment. Methods Five software packages (RefFinder, NormFinder, GeNorm, Bestkeeper, and DataAssist) and the comparative ΔCt method were selected to analyze six different candidate genes: HPRT, ACTB, PGAM-1, GAPDH, PPIA, and B2M. RNA was extracted, and cDNA was synthesized from immortalized mouse mesangial cells and podocytes cultured in 4 groups: control (n = 5; 5 mM glucose), mannitol (n = 5; 30 mM, as osmotic control), HG (n = 5; 30 mM glucose), and HG + losartan (n = 5; 30 mM glucose and 10−4 mM losartan). Real-time PCR was performed according to MIQE guidelines. Results We identified that the use of 2 genes was the best combination for qPCR normalization for both mesangial cells and podocytes. For mesangial cells, the combination of HPRT and ACTB presented higher stability values. For podocytes, HPRT and GAPDH showed the best results. Conclusion This analysis provides support for the use of HPRT and ACTB as reference genes in mouse mesangial cell studies of gene expression via real-time PCR, while for podocytes, HPRT and GAPDH should be chosen.


BMB Reports ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 480-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Won Park ◽  
Seok-Woo Kang ◽  
Tae-Won Goo ◽  
Seong-Ryul Kim ◽  
Gwang-Gill Lee ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Dittrich Hosni ◽  
Ana Carolina Anauate ◽  
Mirian Aparecida Boim

ABSTRACTBackgroundReal-time PCR remains currently the gold standard method for gene expression studies. Identification of the best reference gene is a key point in performing high quality qPCR, providing strong support for results, as well as performing as a source of bias when inappropriately chosen. Mesangial cells and podocytes, as essential cell lines to study diabetic kidney disease (DKD) physiopathology, demand accurate analysis of the reference genes used so far to enhance validity of gene expression studies, especially regarding high glucose (HG) and DKD treatments, with angiotensin II receptor blockers (e.g. Losartan) being the most commonly used. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability and define the most stable reference gene for mesangial cells and podocytes studies of an in vitro DKD model of disease and its treatment.MethodsFive software packages (RefFinder, NormFinder, GeNorm, Bestkeeper, and DataAssist) and the comparative ΔCt method were selected to analyze six different candidate genes: HPRT, ACTB, PGAM-1, GAPDH, PPIA, and B2M. RNA was extracted and cDNA was synthesized from immortalized mouse mesangial cells and podocytes cultured in 4 groups: control (n=5; 5mM glucose), mannitol (n=5; 30mM, as osmotic control), HG (n=5; 30mM glucose), and HG + losartan (n=5; 30mM glucose and 10-4 mM of losartan). Real-time PCR was performed according to MIQE guidelines.ResultsWe identified that the use of 2 genes is the best combination for qPCR normalization for both mesangial cell and podocytes. For mesangial cells, the combination of HPRT and ACTB presented higher stability values. For podocytes, HPRT and GAPDH showed the best results.ConclusionThis analysis provides support for the use of HPRT and ACTB as reference genes in mouse mesangial cell studies of gene expression via real-time PCR technique, while for podocytes, HPRT and GAPDH should be chosen.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiyun song ◽  
Wenmai Mao ◽  
Zhihao Duan ◽  
Qingmin Que ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Before studying gene expression of different organisms, it is important to determine the best reference gene. At present, the most accurate method of detecting gene expression is quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). With this method, reference genes that are stable in different biological systems and under different conditions can be obtained. Toona ciliata Roem (T. ciliata). is a valuable and fast-growing timber specie. In this study, 20 reference genes were identified using RT-qPCR, as a primary prerequisite for future gene expression analysis. Four different methods, geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and RankAggreg were used to evaluate the expression stability of the 20 candidate reference genes in various tissues under different conditions. Results: The experimental results showed that TUB-α was the most stably expressed reference gene across all samples and UBC17 was the most stable in leaves and young stems under Hypsipyla robusta (H. robusta) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) treatments. In addition, PP2C59 and UBC5B were the best-performing genes in leaves under H. robusta treatment, while HIS1 and ACT7 were the best reference genes in young stems. The two best reference genes were 60S-18 and TUB-α after treatment at 4 °C. The expression of HIS6 and MUB1 was the most stable under PEG6000 treatment. The accuracy of the selected reference genes was verified using the transcription factor MYB3 (TcMYB3) gene. Conclusions: This is the first report to verify the best reference genes for normalizing gene expression in T. ciliata under different conditions, which will facilitate future elucidation of gene regulations in this species.


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