For calculating the efficiency of the primers for real time PCR can someone guide me how to use BioRad software?

If i just take the CT values by using different dilutions of cDNA, then please also mention the step by step MANNUAL way to make a graph and calculate efficiency without using BioRad software. Any...

06 July 2014 3,647 6 View

Can a suspension or partially soluble drug be given through intra peritoneal route to rats?

Is absorption of suspension/partially soluble drug less than a complete solution when administered i.p to rats? Will complete solution have more therapeutic efficacy than suspension when given i.p?

04 May 2013 5,648 2 View

Why is the efficiency of viral mRNA electroporation in PBMC low?

Hello, I have been struggling with the electroporation of PBMC with HIV-I mRNA. Although the quality of the RNA generated is good, and the handling of the cells in meticulous, the frequency of...

27 February 2021 9,233 3 View

Can two EC50 values with different hill slopes be compared?

Hello, I fit a classical dose response curve Y=Bottom + (Top-Bottom)/(1+10^((LogEC-X)*HillSlope)) to my data (not related to inhibitors etc). The model I use is purely qualitative but it fits...

23 February 2021 8,155 5 View

Despite single-cell RNA, how can I characterize a new cell subtype/phenotype?

A new cell subtype was found out only during regeneration phases after a cuprizone-induced demyelination model. How can I characterize this cell? It is important to highlight that was already...

13 February 2021 1,245 1 View

Troubleshooting with immunofluoresence/confocal microscope? What went wrong?

Hi guys, I have no experience and little knowledge on immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. I tried to visualize the expression of FXR in my cells (THP-1 macrophages), yet I did not...

11 February 2021 562 6 View

Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency & NSAIDs - is this combination harmless ?

G6PD deficiency is quite common in our anesthesia practice in the middle east. Intraop/postop analgesia in them is an issue here. Many websites/books give contrasting advise with former advocating...

10 February 2021 4,817 3 View

Is this grounds for theophylline toxicity even though her plasma is within the therapeutic range? if it is, how is that possible?

A patient was given 300 mg Theophylline taken twice a day for the treatment of her bronchial asthma and has a positive clinical response. She has been compliant in taking her medication however,...

09 February 2021 3,489 3 View

Does diseases like fungal,bacterial etc of rice plant is different from nutrient deficiency diseases?how deep learning is used except classification?

can any one suggest me other than classification, how deep learning technique can be used in plant disease detection in rice plant? could a research work continued from fungal,bacterial...

07 February 2021 470 2 View

Difference between assessing EC50 in presence of physiological levels of human serum albumin and alpha1 acid glycoprotein vs. % human serum?

01 February 2021 1,825 1 View

Does euthanasia by CO2 inhalation cause NF-kB activation in mouse heart or body in general?

I was wondering if euthanizing mice by carbon dioxide inhalation would cause activation of NF-kB inflammatory response?

26 January 2021 4,096 2 View

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) incidence in the Czech Republic in recent years?

Dear Sir or Madam, i'm a medical student. In range of school lesson i have to research about TBE (see topic) in the country of Czech Republic. I would be pleased if you could give me a hand on...

24 January 2021 5,984 4 View