MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are released in the blood as cell-free molecules either linked to Ago proteins and LDL or enveloped inside exosomes and microvescicles. The amount of specific circulating microRNAs has been discovered to change accordingly to a disease state and to be potentially used as a disease biomarker. Sensitive and accurate methods for circulating microRNA quantification using probe-based or dye-based digital PCR technology have been developed. With a digital PCR system it is possible to obtain the absolute quantification of specific miRNAs, bypassing several issues related to low abundance targets and miRNA normalization. This chapter addresses the workflow and methods for miRNA assessment in biological fluids using EvaGreen-based droplet digital PCR as well as how to analyze and interpret results.

Quantification of circulating micrornas by droplet digital PCR

Negrini, Massimo
2018

Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are released in the blood as cell-free molecules either linked to Ago proteins and LDL or enveloped inside exosomes and microvescicles. The amount of specific circulating microRNAs has been discovered to change accordingly to a disease state and to be potentially used as a disease biomarker. Sensitive and accurate methods for circulating microRNA quantification using probe-based or dye-based digital PCR technology have been developed. With a digital PCR system it is possible to obtain the absolute quantification of specific miRNAs, bypassing several issues related to low abundance targets and miRNA normalization. This chapter addresses the workflow and methods for miRNA assessment in biological fluids using EvaGreen-based droplet digital PCR as well as how to analyze and interpret results.
2018
978-1-4939-7776-5
978-1-4939-7778-9
Biomarkers; Cancer; Diagnostics; Droplet digital PCR; MicroRNA; Plasma; Serum;
Biomarkers; Cancer; Diagnostics; Droplet digital PCR; MicroRNA; Plasma; Serum; Molecular Biology; Genetics
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