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Assessment of DNA Contamination in RNA Samples Based on Ribosomal DNA
JoVE Journal
Genetics
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JoVE Journal Genetics
Assessment of DNA Contamination in RNA Samples Based on Ribosomal DNA
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13:16 min

January 22, 2018

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:35Nucleic Acid Extraction
  • 04:27Validation of rDNA Based Primers with DNA Templates
  • 06:18gDNA Contamination Assay with RNA Templates
  • 07:49RT-PCR Step for cDNA Synthesis and qPCR Analysis
  • 09:55Results: Use of rDNA Based Primers to Detect Genomic DNA in RNA Samples of LeadTissues
  • 12:23Conclusion

Summary

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Here, we present a protocol for tracing genomic DNA (gDNA) contamination in RNA samples. The presented method utilizes primers specific for the internal transcribed spacer region (ITS) of ribosomal DNA (rDNA) genes. The method is suited for reliable and sensitive detection of DNA contamination in most eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

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