scholarly journals Identification and Validation of Reference Genes and Their Impact on Normalized Gene Expression Studies across Cultivated and Wild Cicer Species

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e0148451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dumbala Srinivas Reddy ◽  
Pooja Bhatnagar-Mathur ◽  
Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy ◽  
Katamreddy Sri Cindhuri ◽  
Adusumalli Sivaji Ganesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Cicer Species ◽  
Wild Cicer Species ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

scholarly journals Validation of Reference Genes for Studying Different Abiotic Stresses in oat (Avena sativa L.) by RT-qPCR

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1272
Author(s):  
Judit Tajti ◽  
Magda Pál ◽  
Tibor Janda
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Avena Sativa ◽  
Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Tissue Type ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a widely cultivated cereal with high nutritional value and it is grown mainly in temperate regions. The number of studies dealing with gene expression changes in oat continues to increase, and to obtain reliable RT-qPCR results it is essential to establish and use reference genes with the least possible influence caused by experimental conditions. However, no detailed study has been conducted on reference genes in different tissues of oat under diverse abiotic stress conditions. In our work, nine candidate reference genes (ACT, TUB, CYP, GAPD, UBC, EF1, TBP, ADPR, PGD) were chosen and analysed by four statistical methods (GeNorm, Normfinder, BestKeeper, RefFinder). Samples were taken from two tissues (leaves and roots) of 13-day-old oat plants exposed to five abiotic stresses (drought, salt, heavy metal, low and high temperatures). ADPR was the top-rated reference gene for all samples, while different genes proved to be the most stable depending on tissue type and treatment combinations. TUB and EF1 were most affected by the treatments in general. Validation of reference genes was carried out by PAL expression analysis, which further confirmed their reliability. These results can contribute to reliable gene expression studies for future research in cultivated oat.

scholarly journals Selection of reference genes for measuring the expression of aiiO in Ochrobactrum quorumnocens A44 using RT-qPCR

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota M. Krzyżanowska ◽  
Anna Supernat ◽  
Tomasz Maciąg ◽  
Marta Matuszewska ◽  
Sylwia Jafra
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Quorum Sensing ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Significance Threshold ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Reverse Transcription Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Gene Expression Studies ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), a method of choice for quantification of gene expression changes, requires stably expressed reference genes for normalization of data. So far, no reference genes were established for the Alphaproteobacteria of the genus Ochrobactrum. Here, we determined reference genes for gene expression studies in O. quorumnocens A44. Strain A44 was cultured under 10 different conditions and the stability of expression of 11 candidate genes was evaluated using geNorm, NormFinder and BestKeeper. Most stably expressed genes were found to be rho, gyrB and rpoD. Our results can facilitate the choice of reference genes in the related Ochrobactrum strains. O. quorumnocens A44 is able to inactivate a broad spectrum of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) – the quorum sensing molecules of many Gram-negative bacteria. This activity is attributed to AiiO hydrolase, yet it remains unclear whether AHLs are the primary substrate of this enzyme. Using the established RT-qPCR setup, we found that the expression of the aiiO gene upon exposure to two AHLs, C6-HLS and 3OC12-HSL, does not change above the 1-fold significance threshold. The implications of this finding are discussed in the light of the role of quorum sensing-interfering enzymes in the host strains.

scholarly journals Selection and Validation of Appropriate Reference Genes for Gene Expression Studies in Schima Superba

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongyi Yang ◽  
Rui Zhang ◽  
Zhichun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Reference Gene ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Gene Transcript ◽  
Expression Stability ◽  
Schima Superba ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies ◽  
Different Tissues

Abstract Background Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a reliable and high-throughput technique for gene expression studies, but its accuracy depends on the expression stability of reference genes. Schima superba is a strong resistance and fast-growing timber specie. However, so far, reliable reference gene identifications have not been reported in S. superba. In this study, we screened and verified the stably expressed reference genes in different tissues of S. superba.Results Nineteen candidate reference genes were selected and evaluated for their expression stability in different tissues. Three software programs (geNorm, NormFinder, and BestKeeper) were used to evaluate the reference gene transcript stabilities, and comprehensive stability ranking was generated by the geometric mean method. Our results identified that SsuACT was the most stable reference gene, SsuACT + SsuRIB was the best reference genes combination for different tissues. Finally, the stable and less stable reference genes were verified using the SsuSND1 expression in different tissues.Conclusions This is the first report to verify the appropriate reference genes for normalizing gene expression in S. superba for different tissues, which will facilitate future elucidation of gene regulations in this species, and useful references for relative species.

scholarly journals Selection and validation of reference genes for gene expression studies in Klebsiella pneumoniae using Reverse Transcription Quantitative real-time PCR

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Érika Inácio Gomes ◽  
Leonardo Prado Stuchi ◽  
Nathália Maria Gonçalves Siqueira ◽  
João Batista Henrique ◽  
Renato Vicentini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Reverse Transcription ◽  
Real Time Pcr ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Quantitative Real Time Pcr ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

scholarly journals Selecting and validating reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in Plutella xylostella (L.)

Genome ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 349-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanchun You ◽  
Miao Xie ◽  
Liette Vasseur ◽  
Minsheng You
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Plutella Xylostella ◽  
Real Time Pcr ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Quantitative Real Time Pcr ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

Gene expression analysis provides important clues regarding gene functions, and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a widely used method in gene expression studies. Reference genes are essential for normalizing and accurately assessing gene expression. In the present study, 16 candidate reference genes (ACTB, CyPA, EF1-α, GAPDH, HSP90, NDPk, RPL13a, RPL18, RPL19, RPL32, RPL4, RPL8, RPS13, RPS4, α-TUB, and β-TUB) from Plutella xylostella were selected to evaluate gene expression stability across different experimental conditions using five statistical algorithms (geNorm, NormFinder, Delta Ct, BestKeeper, and RefFinder). The results suggest that different reference genes or combinations of reference genes are suitable for normalization in gene expression studies of P. xylostella according to the different developmental stages, strains, tissues, and insecticide treatments. Based on the given experimental sets, the most stable reference genes were RPS4 across different developmental stages, RPL8 across different strains and tissues, and EF1-α across different insecticide treatments. A comprehensive and systematic assessment of potential reference genes for gene expression normalization is essential for post-genomic functional research in P. xylostella, a notorious pest with worldwide distribution and a high capacity to adapt and develop resistance to insecticides.

scholarly journals Selection and validation of reference genes for quantitative gene expression analyses in persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) using real-time quantitative PCR

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-267
Author(s):  
Gaigai Du ◽  
Liyuan Wang ◽  
Huawei Li ◽  
Peng Sun ◽  
Jianmin Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Reference Gene ◽  
Reference Genes ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Suitable Reference Gene ◽  
Diospyros Kaki ◽  
Stable Gene ◽  
Expression Studies ◽  
Gene Expression Studies

Background and aims Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is an economically important fruit tree species with complex flowering characteristics. To obtain accurate expression pattern analysis results, it is vital to select a reliable gene for the normalization of real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction data. The aim of this study was to identify the optimal internal control gene among six candidate genes for gene expression analysis in different persimmon organs and developmental stages. Materials and methods This analysis was conducted using geNorm and NormFinder software to show differences in the stability of the six reference genes among tissues and floral developmental stages of the same plant. Results Although genes that exhibited moderate expression in NormFinder revealed slightly different expression stabilities than those obtained by geNorm, both sets of results showed that GAPDH was the best reference gene in different organs and floral buds at different developmental stages, whereas 18SrRNA was the least stable gene. Conclusions Based on the overall ranking, GAPDH is the most suitable reference gene and is highly recommended for gene expression studies in different organs and different developmental stages of persimmon. This study provides useful reference data for future gene expression studies and will contribute to improving the accuracy of gene expression results in persimmon.

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