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Cerebellar Regional Dissection for Molecular Analysis
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2020
Different cerebellar regions have been implicated to play a role in distinct behavioral outputs, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unknown. This work describes a method to reproducibly and quickly dissect cerebellar cortex of the hemispheres, anterior and posterior regions of the vermis, and the deep cerebellar nuclei in order to probe for molecular differences by isolating RNA and testing for differences in gene...
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MR Molecular Imaging of Prostate Cancer with a Small Molecular CLT1 Peptide Targeted Contrast Agent
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2013
To demonstrate MR cancer molecular imaging with a small peptide targeted MRI contrast agent specific to clotted plasma proteins in tumor stroma in a mouse prostate cancer model.
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Molecular Cloning
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2023
Molecular cloning is a set of methods, which are used to insert recombinant DNA into a vector - a carrier of DNA molecules that will replicate recombinant DNA fragments in host organisms. The DNA fragment, which may be a gene, can be isolated from a prokaryotic or eukaryotic specimen. Following isolation of the fragment of interest, or insert, both the vector and insert must be cut with restriction enzymes and purified. The purified pieces are joined together though a technique called...
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Molecular Evolution of the Tre Recombinase
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2008
Here we report the generation of Tre recombinase through directed, molecular evolution. Tre recombinase recognizes a pre-defined target sequence within the LTR sequences of the HIV-1 provirus, resulting in the excision and eradication of the provirus from infected human cells. While still in its infancy, directed molecular evolution will allow the creation of custom enzymes that will serve as tools of molecular surgery and molecular medicine.
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Molecular Models
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2020
Physical models representing molecular architectures of chemical compounds play essential roles in understanding chemistry. The use of molecular models makes it easier to visualize the structures and shapes of atoms and molecules. Skeletal Model Simpler two-dimensional representations of chemical compounds are accomplished using skeletal models. The illustration shows only the molecular framework or bonds without explicitly showing the atoms. In this representation, many of the carbon atoms...
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The key step is relating molecular patterns to biological function, disease mechanisms, or health-related differences. A molecular finding becomes clinically useful when it can be associated with disease classification, a clinical outcome, or a response to treatment. This interpretation helps medicine move from molecular measurement toward diagnosis, treatment assessment, and more individualized care.
DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites provide different types of molecular information, so they should not be treated as interchangeable evidence. Examining these components can broaden understanding of biological function and disease mechanisms. In medical research, this wider perspective supports biomarker discovery and helps connect molecular patterns with individual health or clinically relevant outcomes.
Different techniques address different analytical needs. Polymerase chain reaction, sequencing, mass spectrometry, and other molecular assays provide ways to characterize isolated material, while some assays focus on detecting particular structures or changes. Selecting among them depends on the molecular target and the research or clinical question, allowing disease-related patterns to be examined from multiple perspectives.
A basic workflow begins by isolating molecular components from cells or a clinical sample. Investigators then characterize the isolated DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites, or other molecules with an appropriate technique, such as polymerase chain reaction, sequencing, mass spectrometry, or a targeted molecular assay. The resulting patterns are interpreted in relation to biological function, disease, or treatment response.
Molecular analysis is useful when clinicians or investigators need to identify a pathogen through molecular characteristics in a clinical sample. By isolating and characterizing relevant molecules, these methods can support pathogen identification alongside other medical applications. This capability contributes to disease classification and provides molecular information that can help relate an infectious process to clinical evaluation.
In cancer care and research, molecular analysis supports diagnosis by identifying disease-related molecular patterns and contributes to biomarker discovery. Repeated molecular assessment can also help monitor treatment responses, linking changes in molecular findings with clinical outcomes. These applications strengthen disease classification and support more targeted therapies, advancing personalized medicine without relying solely on broad disease categories.