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Truncate RNA Preparation in cRNA Labelling Reactions Without Sacrificing Microarray Performance?

When preparing cRNA samples for microarray analysis, researchers must choose between mRNA and total RNA as the starting material for labelling. The method of choice for high quality mRNA preparation typically involves total RNA extraction followed by an additional step of mRNA purification. While this method generally yields high quality substrates for microarray target preparation, its major drawback is the addition of an extra step to the preparation process which increases the amount of product lost by approximately 30% and also increases the potential for sample degradation, both of which result in lower amplified cRNA yields and decreased microarray sensitivity. In light of these issues, microarray researchers have recently developed protocols to improve the feasibility of using total RNA directly in the labelling reaction.

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By Dr Jenny Xiao, Applications Scientist at Agilent Technologies Dr Jenny Xiao obtained her PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of Hawaii in 1997. Her dissertation focused on gene cloning, differential gene expression and the characterisation of the molecular basis for white-eye mutation in the Oriental fruit fly.
Subsequently, Jenny became a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, using microarray to perform apoptosis studies that identified redox and mitochondrial elements which control resistance or sensitivity to cell death. She is currently an Applications Scientist at Agilent Technologies, working on its gene expression solutions platform.

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