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Extraction of High Quality RNA

Studies requiring gene expression analysis by microarray methods require the extraction of high quality RNA. Fresh, frozen tissue is the optimal sample for these studies. This collection of webpages provide detailed protocols to assist the investigator in tissue collection, RNA extraction and RNA quality assessment. While techniques are demonstrated using the rat liver, the basic principles may be applied to most tissues regardless of species.

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