An oligodeoxynucleotide primer hybridized to mRNA is extended by an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase to create a cDNA copy that can be amplified by PCR. Depending on the purpose of the experiment, the primer for first-strand cDNA synthesis can be specifically designed to hybridize to a particular target gene, or a general primer such as oligo(dT) can be used to prime cDNA synthesis from essentially all mammalian mRNAs - [Read Amplification of cDNA Generated by Reverse Transcription of mRNA Protocol]
Concentration of DNA by Ethanol Precipitation Protocol. Adapted fromBruce A. Roe, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. Usually 2.5 - 3 volumes of ethanol and/or acetate solution is added to the DNA in a microcentrifuge tube. This is then put into an ice-water bath for at least 10 minutes. The precipitation is performed by incubation at -20C overnight. - [Read Concentration of Oligo DNA by Ethanol Precipitation Protocol]
Preparation of oligo solutions
PCR experiments, Digestion of insert DNA, Digestion and dephosphorylation of vector DNA, Ligation of DNA fragments with sticky ends, Ligation of DNA fragments with blunt ends,
Preparation of chemically competent E. coli - [Read EMBL Cloning protocols]
A non-radioactive electrophoretic mobility which works quite well using biotin and streptavidin detection. Non-specific and specific competititor, oligo labeling, Binding Reaction. Pierce - [Read Introduction to the EMSA (Gel Shift) Technique]
Isolation of poly A+ RNA from Total RNA by Oligo(deoxythymidine)cellulose Chromatography. Total RNA is first isolated from the tissues or cells and then mRNA is isolated by PolyA+ selection using oligo(dT) cellulose. This is necessary for all tissue sources rich in RNase (and cell lines). Lazo Lab - [Read Isolation of poly A+ RNA from Total RNA by Oligo(deoxythymidine)cellulose Chromatography]
Protocol details the preparation of biotin-labeled target samples and hybridization of these samples to an Affymetrix in situ synthesized oligonucleotide GeneChip array. The procedure requires a minimum of 5 µg of purified total RNA as starting material. - [Read Microarray Protocol for Affymetrix In Situ Synthesized Oligo Arrays]
Protocol details the preparation of fluorescently labeled target samples and hybridization of these samples to a microarray of Agilent inkjet-deposited presynthesized oligonucleotides. The procedure requires a minimum of 3 µg of purified total RNA as starting material. - [Read Microarray Protocol for Agilent Inkjet-Deposited Presynthesized Oligo Array]
Protocol details the preparation of fluorescently labeled target samples and hybridization of these samples to a microarray of Agilent inkjet-deposited presynthesized oligonucleotides. The procedure requires a minimum of 3 µg of purified total RNA as starting material. Includes: cDNA Synthesis; Fluorescent cRNA Synthesis; cRNA Precipitation and Cleanup; cRNA Quantification; Hybridization; Washing. - [Read Microarray Protocol for Agilent Inkjet-Deposited Presynthesized Oligo Arrays]
When many RNA samples are to be processed or when working with small amounts (<50 µg) of total mammalian RNA, the technique of choice is batch chromatography on oligo(dT)-cellulose. The method described in this protocol uses a combination of temperature and ionic strength to maximize binding and recovery of polyadenylated RNA. IMPORTANT: Prepare all reagents used in this protocol with Diethyl pyrocarbonate (DEPC)-treated H2O. Joseph Sambrook and David W. Russell. - [Read Selection of Poly(A)+ RNA by Batch Chromatography - Subscription Required]
Chromatography on oligo(dT) columns is the preferred method for large-scale purification (>25 µg) of poly(A)+ RNA extracted from mammalian cells. Typically, between 1% and 10% of the RNA applied to the oligo(dT) column is recovered as poly(A)+ RNA. Because the method can be frustratingly slow, it is not recommended for purification of poly(A)+ RNA from multiple samples. For this purpose, batch elution (Selection of Poly(A)+ RNA by Batch Chromatography) is the better choice. - [Read Selection of Poly(A)+ RNA by Oligo(dT)-Cellulose Chromatography - Subscription Required]
Protocol describes the preparation of subtracted cDNA probes by hybridization to an mRNA driver, followed by purification of the single-stranded radiolabeled cDNA by hydroxyapatite chromatography. Before preparing the probe, it is a good idea to have filters (which contain the cDNA library to be screened) ready to hybridize. - [Read Synthesis of Radiolabeled, Subtracted cDNA Probes Using Oligo(dT) as a Primer Protocol]
Telomere length can vary from strain to strain and is sensitive to a variety of mutants affecting DNA and chromosome function. Includes: Gel Protocol; Southern blot using oligo probe. - [Read Telomere Length Determination Protocol]
Protocol for Xenopus DNA fishing. Includes: DNA-agarose coupling reaction; PROTEIN BINDING REACTION; OLIGO ANNEALING. - [Read Xenopus DNA Fishing Protocol]
This Microarray Protocol Preparation of Fluorescent DNA Probes from Human mRNA protocol describes the production of probes labeled with the fluorescent dyes, Cy3 and Cy5, following the synthesis of cDNA from human mRNA and the hybridization of the probes to DNA microarrays.
The DNA Ligation protocol described here contains the steps required to join together using ligase enzyme both plasmid DNA and insert DNA fragments in order to create a new plasmid. This new ligated plasmid can be transformed after into competent bacteria to produce DNA for mini, midi or maxi-prep isolation.
3' Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends RACE Using PCR Protocol. This protocol contains the steps for 3' end rapid amplification of mRNA by PCR. The first-strand cDNA is synthesized from total or poly(A+) RNA by priming from the poly-A tail of the mRNA using a oligo (dT) adaptor primer. The cDNA is then amplified via PCR using a gene-specific primer and an adaptor primer.