Real-time PCR

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Molecular biology technique
gptkbp:advantage high sensitivity
high specificity
rapid results
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:quantitative_PCR
qPCR
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:two-step
gptkb:TaqMan_probes
real-time analysis
one-step
absolute quantification
Scorpion probes
endpoint analysis
relative quantification
multiplexed
SYBR Green dye
Molecular beacons
singleplexed
gptkbp:detects single nucleotide polymorphisms
gptkbp:developedBy 1990s
gptkbp:enables quantitative measurement of RNA (via reverse transcription)
quantitative measurement of DNA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Real-time PCR
gptkbp:inventedBy Kary Mullis (PCR inventor)
gptkbp:limitation requires specialized equipment
can be affected by inhibitors
requires careful experimental design
gptkbp:measures amplification of DNA in real time
gptkbp:output amplification curve
Ct value (cycle threshold)
gptkbp:regulates MIQE guidelines
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Polymerase_chain_reaction
Reverse transcription PCR
gptkbp:requires DNA polymerase
primers
thermal cycler with fluorescence detection
template DNA or cDNA
gptkbp:usedBy research laboratories
clinical laboratories
gptkbp:usedFor gene expression analysis
pathogen detection
quantification of nucleic acids
gptkbp:usedIn forensic science
environmental monitoring
food safety testing
clinical diagnostics
gptkbp:uses fluorescent dyes
sequence-specific DNA probes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Droplet_Digital_PCR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8