Accurate normalization of real-time quantitative RT-PCR data by geometric averaging of multiple internal control genes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gene-expression analysis is increasingly important in biological research, with real-time reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) becoming the method of choice for high-throughput and accurate expression profiling of selected genes. Given the increased sensitivity, reproducibility and large dynamic range of this methodology, the requirements for a proper internal control gene for normalization have become increasingly stringent. Although housekeeping gene expression has been reported to vary considerably, no systematic survey has properly determined the errors related to the common practice of using only one control gene, nor presented an adequate way of working around this problem.

Results

We outline a robust and innovative strategy to identify the most stably express

SUBMITTER: Vandesompele J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC126239 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature