choosing Protocols

Category: Genetics and Genomics: Cancer Genetics Protocols

Anatomy of a comparative gene expression study. Includes: Choosing Cell Populations; mRNA Extraction and Reverse Transcription; Fluorescent Labeling of cDNA's; Hybridization to a DNA Microarray; Scanning the Hybridized Array; Interpreting the Scanned Image. - [Read Anatomy of a Comparative Gene Expression Study]

Category: Microarray Protocols: Microarray Analysis Protocols

Information on anatomy of a comparative gene expression study.  Includes: Choosing cell populations; mRNA Extraction and Reverse Transcription; Fluorescent labeling of cDNA's; Hybridization of DNA microarray; Scanning the hybridized array; Interpreting the scanned image. - [Read Anatomy of a Comparative Gene Expression Study]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Cell Viability Protocols

Choosing a cell viability or cytotoxicity assay from among the many different options available can be a challenging task. Includes information on: Establishing an In Vitro Model System; Choosing an Endpoint to Measure; Characterizing Assay Responsiveness; Determining Dose and Duration of Exposure; Homogeneous Assays for Multiwell Formats and Automated Screening; Additional Factors to Consider When Choosing a Cell Viability Assay; Cell Viability Assays that Measure ATP Protocol; etc.. - [Read Cell Viability Information For Protocols and Applications]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: In Situ Hybridization Protocols

Choosing the right labeling method for your hybridization experiment. Includes: Homogeneous labeling methods for DNA; Homogeneous labeling methods for RNA; Stability of probe-target interaction; Nonradioactive labeling of oligonucleotides; Double-stranded versus single-stranded probes. - [Read Choosing the Right Labeling Method for your Hybridization Experiment]

Category: Microscopy Protocols: Live-Cell Imaging Protocols

When choosing a particular molecule for photoactivation studies, it is necessary to have some structural knowledge of the molecule in order to design an appropriately caged species that will retain its biological inactivity until uncaging is effected. Includes synthesis of caged peptides or proteins. - [Read Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Caged Compounds]

Category: Microinjection Protocols: Microinjection of Proteins Protocols

When choosing a particular molecule for photoactivation studies, it is necessary to have some structural knowledge of the molecule in order to design an appropriately caged species that will retain its biological inactivity until uncaging is effected. - [Read Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Caged Compounds Protocol]