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This column extracts DNA and total RNA (mRNA +miRNA), so had a query that whether miRNA so obtained can be used for miRNA profiling.

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How can I remove a non specific band at a particular molecular weight in western blotting?

The protein of my interest is of 69 k Da, but i observe a nonspecific band at 55 Kda along with the specific band, even after increasing blocking i see this band, it also stains ladder at same...

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Can anyone suggest best transfection method (non viral) for SCC29B (buccal mucosa cell line)?

I want to down-regulate gene of interest in SCC cells but this cells are hard to transfect. I have tried using Xtreme gene as well but got 10-15% transfection.   

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Can anyone suggest me sequencing condition for a shRNA-plasmid forming strong hairpin loop?

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Protocol for detection of Phospho EGFR by IHC

I am standardizing IHC for pEGFR detection using vector ABC kit, and tried different retrial conditions and antibody concentrations, but I'm unable to get staining. Can anyone suggest any specific...

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Which is best PCR primer for HPV (integrated or episomal) detection in oral tissues.

I use Nested PCR with MY09/11 followed by GP5+/6+ primers, but if anyone has a better set than these please let me know as prevalence of HPV in gingivobuccal cancer is very low, so I don't want to...

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Non specific band in PCR for HPV detection, what can be done about it?

I use PCR to detect presence of HPV in my tissue samples, In positive sample i get single specific band (150 bp) but those samples which are negative i get higher mol wt non specific multiple...

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Is it possible to determine the reason why one of my genes of interest is down-regulated, eg promoter methylation or something else?

In my study on human tumors, samples showed down regulation of one of my genes of interest. I am interested to know whether its because of promoter methylation or transcriptional inhibition. How...

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How to extract DNA and RNA from epithelium?

Normally I use QIAGEN kit for extractions from tumor tissues, but now I am planning to do it from premalignant lesions where I need only epithelial cells. I tried taking serial cryo sections and...

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What is the best protocol to treat culture with 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine to block methylation?

I am planning to block methylation in my culture and check its effect on expression of particular gene, so how should i treat my culture with aza cytidine? i.e should I give continous dose or at...

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