scholarly journals Big data from small tissues: extraction of high-quality RNA for different plant tissue types during oilseed Brassica spp. seed development for RNA-Sequencing

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Siles ◽  
Peter Eastmond ◽  
Smita Kurup
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Rna Sequencing ◽  
Seed Development ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Rna Isolation ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Gene Expression Analyses ◽  
Rna Extraction Methods

AbstractObtaining high-quality RNA for gene expression analyses from different seed tissues is challenging due to the presence of various contaminants, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides and lipids which interfere with RNA extraction methods. At present, the available protocols for extracting RNA from seeds require high amounts of tissue and are mainly focused on extracting RNA from whole seeds. However, extracting RNA at the tissue level enables more detailed studies regarding tissue specific transcriptome during development. Seeds from heart stage embryo to mature developmental stages of Brassica napus and B. oleracea were sampled for isolation of the embryo, endosperm and seed coat tissues. Ovules and gynoecia wall tissue were also collected at the pre-fertilization stage. After testing several RNA extraction methods, E.Z.N.A. Plant RNA Kit and Picopure RNA Isolation kit extraction methods with some modifications, as well as the use of PVPP for seed coats and endosperms at green stages, resulted in high RNA concentrations with clear 28S and 18S bands and high RIN values. Here, we present efficient and reliable RNA extraction methods for different genotypes of Brassica spp for different tissue types during seed development. The high-quality RNA obtained by using these methodologies is suitable for RNA-Sequencing and gene expression analyses.

High quality RNA from hydroponically grown grapevine roots suitable for gene expression studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Synda Chenenaoui ◽  
Samia Daldoul ◽  
Ahmed Mliki
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Rna Isolation ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Purification Step ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Rna Quality ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

AbstractObjectives:Grapevine root system plays a great role in sensing and adapting to abiotic and biotic stresses. Identification of candidate genes involved in the tolerance to abiotic stress is becoming a crucial strategy to select and breed resilient genotypes. However, obtaining high quality RNA from grapevine roots under hydroponic culture is difficult. Hence, we have developed a new extraction procedure to improve RNA quality for root gene expression studies.Methods:Conventional RNA extraction methods using CTAB are not suitable for gene expression studies and need to be improved. Here we report the application of a CTAB- based method for RNA extraction using an additional clean-up purification step.Results:The RIN value of the resulting RNA indicated that our procedure allowed the purification of high RNA quality and quantity. Hence, the clean-up purification step efficiently eliminated contaminants which inhibit downstream applications. Derived RNA was successfully used for differential gene expression analysis in salt stressed grapevine by Northern Blot hybridizations.Conclusion:In this study, we developed an efficient RNA isolation protocol from hydroponic cultivated grapevine roots which yielded RNA suitable for gene expression studies. This will open large perspectives in grapevine functional genomics with the identification of pertinent genes of agronomic interest.

The Successful Use of Archived Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Material for Gene Expression Studies.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 4637-4637
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Lilakos ◽  
Maria K. Angelopoulou ◽  
George Georgiou ◽  
Vassilios Salpeas ◽  
Penelope Korkolopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Real Time Pcr ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Ct Number ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Ffpe Tissues ◽  
Ffpe Material ◽  
Rna Extraction Methods ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

Abstract BACKGROUND: FFPE tissues are widely used as a source of genomic DNA (gDNA), as well as for immunohistochemistry. RNA amplification and its usage for gene expression studies from archived FFPE material has been hampered due to RNA degradation. AIM: The description of a protocol for RNA extraction from archived FFPE tissues followed by reverse transcription (RT) and real time PCR and its implementation in the study of reference genes. METHODS: RNA was extracted from single 15μm sections from 18 samples 30 months old and 6 samples 10 years old from patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The FFPE RNA Extraction kit (Roche) was used, followed by DNA digestion and run on an Agilent2100 Bioanalyzer. RT was performed using the Transcriptor System (Roche) with modified temperatures followed by real time PCR for the c-abl and Survivin genes using the Universal Library probes and primers (Roche). In addition for the 10-year old samples, beta2 microglobulin (b2m) and G6PDH were also amplified. RESULTS: RNA that was yielded, was around 250 bp. c-abl was successfully amplified in all 18 samples up to 30 months old with a median cycle (Ct) number of 33.74. All 3 control genes were successfully amplified from the 10-year old samples with a median Ct number of 30.3 for G6PDH, 23.4 for b2m and 28.6 for c-abl. To further evaluate the amplification potency we successfully amplified Survivin transcripts with a median Ct number of 35.2. Survivin/abl ratio was calculated at a median of 0.5 for all DLBCL samples. gDNA interferenence was excluded, since no amplification signal was observed when gDNA was used as a template. The special RNA extraction methods, elevated temperatures for RT, as well as the use of the Universal Library probes, which are specifically designed to be short (8–9bp) and hybridize to a short amplicon (72bp for c-abl and 97bp for Survivin) were the major novelties of this method. Conclusions: Specialized RNA extraction methods and the use of Universal Library Probes can succesfully lead to several target gene amplification from archived FFPE material and potentially provide templates for gene expression studies.

scholarly journals Comparison of phenol-based and alternative RNA isolation methods for gene expression analyses

2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 1053-1061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ksenija Jakovljevic ◽  
Milena Spasic ◽  
Emina Malisic ◽  
Jelena Dobricic ◽  
Ana Krivokuca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Expression Analysis ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Gene Expression Analysis ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Rna Isolation ◽  
Specific Gene ◽  
Isolation Methods ◽  
Gene Expression Analyses

The widespread use of gene expression analyses has been limited by the lack of a critical evaluation of the methods used to extract nucleic acids from human tissues. For evaluating gene expression patterns in whole blood or leukocytes, the method of RNA isolation needs to be considered as a critical variable in the design of the experiment. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is widely used for the quantification of gene expression in today?s clinical practice. Blood samples as a preferred RNA source for qPCR should be carefully handled and prepared to not inhibit gene expression analyses. The present study was designed to compare the frequently used guanidine thiocyanate-phenol-chloroformbased method (TRI Reagent?) with two alternative RNA isolation methods (6100 PrepStation and QIAamp?) from whole blood or leukocytes for the purpose of gene expression analysis in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients. Based on the results of this study, for the best combination of yield and RNA extraction purity, taking into account the necessary amount of the clinical sample and performance time, the protocol using phenol-based TRI Reagent? for RNA extraction from leukocytes is suggested as the most suitable protocol for this specific gene expression analysis.

scholarly journals Techniques for RNA extraction from cells cultured in starPEG–heparin hydrogels

Open Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 200388
Author(s):  
Anna Jaeschke ◽  
Nicholas R. Harvey ◽  
Mikhail Tsurkan ◽  
Carsten Werner ◽  
Lyn R. Griffiths ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Cell Culture ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Cell Culture ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Gene Expression Analyses

Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models that provide a biologically relevant microenvironment are imperative to investigate cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions in vitro . Semi-synthetic star-shaped poly(ethylene glycol) (starPEG)–heparin hydrogels are widely used for 3D cell culture due to their highly tuneable biochemical and biomechanical properties. Changes in gene expression levels are commonly used as a measure of cellular responses. However, the isolation of high-quality RNA presents a challenge as contamination of the RNA with hydrogel residue, such as polymer or glycosaminoglycan fragments, can impact template quality and quantity, limiting effective gene expression analyses. Here, we compare two protocols for the extraction of high-quality RNA from starPEG–heparin hydrogels and assess three subsequent purification techniques. Removal of hydrogel residue by centrifugation was found to be essential for obtaining high-quality RNA in both isolation methods. However, purification of the RNA did not result in further improvements in RNA quality. Furthermore, we show the suitability of the extracted RNA for cDNA synthesis of three endogenous control genes confirmed via quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). The methods and techniques shown can be tailored for other hydrogel models based on natural or semi-synthetic materials to provide robust templates for all gene expression analyses.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Different RNA Extraction Methods from Agropatch Suppressor Assay for Small Quantities of Plant Tissue and Their Application for Analysis of Gene Expression

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-353
Author(s):  
Amir G. SHAHRIARI ◽  
Aminallah TAHMASEBI
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Plant Tissue ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Rna Extraction ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Total Rna ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Rna Extraction Methods ◽  
Gene Expression Studies ◽  
Commercial Kit

The agroinfiltration assay provides fast and efficient way to transiently express genes into plant cells by Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Extraction of RNA of high quality and sufficient amounts is prerequisite for gene expression studies such as quantitative Real Time PCR (q-PCR) from infiltrated areas in agropatch suppressor assay with small quantities of plant tissue. To attain prime RNA extraction from small tissues of infiltrated N. benthamiana plants with Potato virus A helper component proteinase viral suppressor protein, the efficiency of three RNA extraction methods (LiCl, TRIzol reagent and commercial kit) was evaluated. The total RNA yield with LiCl method was 2.83 and 33.2-fold greater than that of TRIzol reagent and commercial kit, respectively. Also, total RNA yield using TRIzol reagent was 11.7-fold higher than that with commercial kit. The A260/A280 ratio mean for TRI reagent (1.95) and kit (1.9) extractions were within the optimum range.q-PCR revealed that the cycle threshold values of housekeeping gene, EIF-1α and target genes AGO1 and ATG6 for RNA extracted using LiCl and kit were 1.07 to 1.3 and 1.02 to 1.12 times higher than those evaluated with the TRIzol method. Overall, TRIzol method showed the most effective approach for obtaining RNA from N. benthamiana patches in gene expression studies.

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