RNA Methodologies: A Laboratory Guide for Isolation and Characterization - Softcover

Farrell Jr., Robert E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0122496965 ISBN 13: 9780122496967

Publisher: Academic Press, 2005

Synopsis

This laboratory guide represents a growing collection of tried, tested and optimized laboratory protocols for the isolation and characterization of eukaryotic RNA, with lesser emphasis on the characterization of prokaryotic transcripts. Collectively the chapters work together to embellish the RNA story, each presenting clear take-home lessons, liberally incorporating flow charts, tables and graphs to facilitate learning and assist in the planning and implementation phases of a project.

RNA Methodologies, 3rd edition includes approximately 30% new material, including chapters on the more recent technologies of RNA interference including: RNAi; Microarrays; Bioinformatics. It also includes new sections on: new and improved RT-PCR techniques; innovative 5’ and 3’ RACE techniques; subtractive PCR methods; methods for improving cDNA synthesis.

* Author is a well-recognized expert in the field of RNA experimentation and founded Exon-Intron, a well-known biotechnology educational workshop center * Includes classic and contemporary techniques * Incorporates flow charts, tables, and graphs to facilitate learning and assist in the planning phases of projects

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Robert Farrell is a bench-current scientist who has 35 years of experience working with RNA in the study of transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression in a variety of model systems. He is also experienced in animal cell culture methods. Prior to joining the faculty at Penn State University, he operated a biotech education and service firm, winning the 1998 Small Business Contractor of the Year award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He is the recipient of campus- and college-wide awards for excellence in teaching, and has extensive experience running RNA and specialized biotechnology hands-on laboratory training programs all over the world. He often serves as a consultant within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Dr. Farrell received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from The Catholic University of America and his B.S. in Biology from Providence College. Dr. Farrell currently serves as the campus academic officer at Penn State York.

From the Back Cover

The isolation of biologically competent and chemically stable RNA is central to molecular biology. There remains an academic imperative to unify the many complex facets of the characterizations of cellular biochemistry with particular regards to the use of RNA as a parameter of gene expression. This laboratory guide is a growing collection of tested and optimized laboratory protocols for the isolation and characterization of eukaryotic RNA. The focus herein is how these methodologies can be used in the study of transcriptional- and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression.

KEY FEATURES:
*New sections describing RNA isolation, subtraction-suppression PCR, high-throughput methods, bioinformatics, and RNAi
*Explains proper handling, storage, and manipulation of RNA
*An expanded section on RT-PCR, RACE, and related techniques
*Trouble-shooting options are incorporated throughout the text

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0122496965
• ISBN 13: 9780122496967
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 688