Cdna quantification

Marilina Piemontese @Marilina_Piemontese

09 September 2011 0 7K Report

How can I measure cDNA concentration before the Real Time PCR?

I need to know it because my amplification curves are very low and I guess that Rna retrotranscription step failed to work due to use of expired retrotranscription kit.

advices are appreciated!

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