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PCR ARRAY
.
GUIDE v4 0

The Complete Technical Reference to PCR ARRAYS

Cancer
Cytokines
Biomarkers
ECM & Adhesion
Oxidative Stress
Signal Transduction
Inflammation
Stem Cells
MicroRNA
Epigenetics
Toxicology

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Table of Contents

PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0

PCR ARRAY GUIDE version 4.0
RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS ................................................................................................................2
The Most Accurate and Sensitive Technology for Pathway-Powered Gene Expression Analysis

RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY System .....................................................................................................4
A Complete and Reliable Solution for Gene Expression Analysis

Custom PCR ARRAYS & Assay Design ................................................................................................5
Focus on Your Genes with PCR Arrays Created from Your Gene List

RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes ..............................................................................................6
®

The Required High-Performance Master Mix for RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Performance ..........................................................................................7
Reliable and Reproducible Pathway-focused Gene Expression Analysis

RT2 Nano PreAMPTM cDNA Synthesis Technology ..........................................................................8
Enabling the Analysis of One Nanogram of RNA with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

RT2 FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology............................................................................9
Enabling the Analysis of FFPE Samples with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

PCR ARRAY Data Analysis Guide ..................................................................................................10
Complete Solutions for Interpreting RT2 Profiler PCR Array Data

Service Core for PCR ARRAY Gene Expression Analysis ..................................................10
Complete Set of Quick and Convenient Gene Expression Profilng Services

QIAGEN RNeasy Kits ........................................................................................................................11
®

Purification of High-quality Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples

QIAGEN Products for Sample Disruption ................................................................................12
Fast and Effective Disruption of Biological Samples at a Range of Throughputs

QIAGEN Products for RNA Stabilization ................................................................................13
Convenient and Immediate Stabilization of RNA in a Range of Biological Samples

Research Area-Focused PCR ARRAY Product Listing ...........................................................14
Search Our Complete Catalog of PCR Array Products by Your Area of Research

RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS ................................................................................................................16
Simultaneous Detection of Genome-Wide or Pathway-Focused miRNA

QIAGEN miRNeasy Kits ....................................................................................................................18
Purification of Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples

ChampionChIPTM PCR System .............................................................................................................19
Reliable Chromatin IP with Real-time PCR Precision Achieved in Only One Day

Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System ..........................................................................................20
Simple, Fast and Reliable DNA Methylation Analysis Without Bisulfite Conversion

QIAGEN DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kits ...................................................................................22
®

Purification of Total DNA from Cells, Tissues and Blood

QIAGEN QIAamp DNA Mini Kits ....................................................................................................22
®

Purification of Genomic, Mitochondrial, Bacterial, Parasitic, or Viral DNA

PreAnalytiX PAXgene DNA System .............................................................................................23
®

®

Collection & Stabilization of Blood or Tissue Samples & Subsequent DNA Purification

PCR ARRAY Published Literature ...............................................................................................24
Publications Citing RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

Complete Product Catalog Index .................................................................................................27
Search the Complete Catalog of RT2 Profiler PCR Array Products and Accessories

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RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS
TM

The Most Accurate and Sensitive Technology for Pathway Gene Expression Analysis

What Are PCR ARRAYS?

How PCR ARRAYS Work

RT² ProfilerTM PCR Arrays are the most reliable and sensitive gene expression
profiling technology for analyzing focused panels of genes in signal transduction,
biological process, or disease-related pathways using real-time PCR.
Each cataloged PCR Array contains a list of the pathway-focused genes as well
as five housekeeping (refererence) genes on the array. Wells H6 through H12
contain a panel of proprietary controls to monitor genomic DNA contamination
(HGDC) as well as the first strand synthesis (RTC) and real-time PCR efficiency
(PPC).

2. Convert Total RNA to cDNA.
Control

Experimental

3. Add cDNA to RT2 SYBR® Green Master Mix.
Aliquot Mixture Across PCR Array.

Why Use RT Profiler PCR ARRAYS?
2

1. Isolate RNA from Cells, Tissues, FFPE and/or Blood.

TM

Simplicity:
The simplicity of RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays makes routine expression profiling
practical in any research laboratory with a real-time instrument.

4. Run in Your Real-Time PCR Instrument.

Performance:

Experimental Profile

Control Profile
1.E-000
Delta Rn

Profiler PCR Arrays have the sensitivity, reproducibility, specificity, and
reliability to accurately profile multiple genes simultaneously in 96- or
384-well formats.

1.E+001
1.E-000
Delta Rn

1.E+001

RT²

1.E-001

1.E-003

1.E-003

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Relevance:

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Cycle Number

Cycle Number

5. Data Analysis.
10-6

p-Value for Fold Change

Anatomy of a 96-well RT Profiler PCR ARRAY
2

1.E+00

A

B

A

1.E-01

10-5

Normal Breast

RT² Profiler PCR Arrays focus on profiling the genes relevant to the pathways
or disease states important to your research.

10-4
10-3
10-2

0

1

2

3

4

CCL2

CCL20 CCL21 CCL23 CCL24 CCL25 CCL26

CCL3

CCL4

CCL8

CCR1

CCR2

CCR8

CCR9 CEBPB

CCR3

C5

CCL1

Breast Tumor

CCR4

CCR5

CCL11 CCL13 CCL15 CCL16 CCL17 CCL18

CCR6

CCR7

CCL5

CCL7

IL10RA IL10RB

IL13 IL13RA1 IL17C

IL1A

IL1F6

IL1F7

IL1F8

IL1F9

IL1R1

IL1RN

IL22

IL5

IL5RA

IL9

IL9R

LTA

LTB

LTB4R

MIF

SCYE1

SPP1

TNF

IL1F10

IL1B

IL8RA

IL8

16

CRP

CX3CR1 CXCL1 CXCL10 CXCL11 CXCL12 CXCL13 CXCL14 CXCL2 CXCL3 CXCL5 CXCL6 CXCL9
IL10

SYBR® Green Versus TaqMan® Chemistries

IL1F5
IL8RB

TaqMan Log2 FC

C4A

1.E+00

-1

TIMP3

1.E-01

CCL19

C3

MCAM
ITGB4

1.E-02

-2

MMP9

ITGA2

1.E-03

-3

1.E-06

D

2

BCL6

TGFB1

ITGB3

1.E-04

1.E-04

C

Fold Change Ratio (log )

ABCF1

1.E-03

1.E-05

-4

CDKN2A
FGFR2

1.E-06

1

CCNE1

1.E-02

1.E-05

10-1
D

ICEBERG IFNA2

1.E-001
1.E-002

1.E-002

Figure 2: Comparable Biological Results.* Gene expression

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E = 0.97
R2 = 0.99

8
4

-16

-12

-8

-4

4

-4

8

12

16

-8

86 GENES

-12
-16

TNFSF5 TOLLIP XCR1

analysis was compared between RT2
Profiler PCR Arrays (SYBR Green-based)
and the TaqMan platform. Regression
analysis of fold differences, with data
normalized against POLR2A, demonstrate that both platforms yield similar
biological results.

RT2 PCR Log2 FC
HPRT1 RPL13A GAPDH ACTB
HOUSEKEEPING
(REFERENCE) GENES

HGDC

RTC

RTC

RTC

GENOMIC REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION
CONTROLS
DNA CONTROL

PPC

PPC

PPC

25

POSITIVE
PCR CONTROLS

Figure 1: Each Well in a PCR Array Measures the Expression of a Gene Related to a
Pathway or Disease State. The Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array in a
96-well format is shown. This is also available in a 384-well format.

Figure 3: Sensitivity with RT2
SYBR Green Versus TaqMan
Chemistry.* PCR amplicons detected

TaqMan

20

Ct

B2M

E = 100%
R2 = 0.9998

using the same primer pair with or
without TaqMan probes in either SYBR
Green or TaqMan chemistry. SYBR green
chemistry yields earlier Cts for each
dilution, demonstrating better sensitivity
than TaqMan chemistry.

15

SYBR Green

10

E = 100%
R2 = 0.9999

5
4

2

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8

10

Log [Copy Number]

12

* BMC Genomics 2008, 9: 378.
RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS

PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0

Application: Angiogenesis

Application: ECM PCR ARRAYS for Cancer Biomarker Discovery
ECM and Cell Adhesion

VEGF Regulation of Cellular Architecture
0

100

-50

10-1

Breast Tumor

101

-100

10-2

-150
-200

10-3

UP
-R
EG
UL
AT
ED

10-5

Chen, C. et al. Cancer Research. 2009; 69 (16): 6721-6729.

COL4A2

CTNND2

ADAMTS1

SELE
TIMP3

NO

10-5

ITGB4

MMP9

MMP3

10-4

ANGPT1
FGF1
KDR
TIMP3
FIGF
SERPINF1
JAG1
FGFR3
B2M
TNFA
ECGF1
CXCL10
LAMA5
TIMP1
TGFA
IL1B
VEGFA
ACTB
TGFB1
SPHK1
VEGFC
FGF2
MDK
PTGS1
ENG
IL6
PECAM1
THBS1
EREG
NRP2
MMP9
PGF
IL8

Fold Change

mAb225/lgG

50

FN1

DO
WN
-R
EG
UL
AT
ED

CNTN1
ITGB3

GE
AN
CH

10-3

10-4

10-2

10-1

101

100

Normal Breast

Figure 4: Relative Fold Change Between Disorganized and Organized Colonies
Using the RT2 Profiler Angiogenesis PCR Array. RNA isolated from unorganized T4-2 cells

treated with a control antibody (IgG) or reverted to an organized colony by blocking EGFR signaling
(mAB225) was reverse transcribed and relative gene expression data was obtained using the Human
Angiogenesis PCR Arrays. The expression profile of 84 genes relevant to Angiogenesis as well as 5
housekeeping genes was assayed. Fold change calculations were done using SABiosciences’ data
analysis software which automatically calculates the fold change in gene expression between the
treated and control groups.

Figure 7: ECM and Cell Adhesion PCR Arrays Revealed Up- and Down-Regulated
Genes in Breast Cancer. Total RNA from a normal human breast and a human breast tumor were

characterized in technical triplicates, and the relative expression levels for each gene in the two samples
are plotted against each other in the Scatter Plot. Genes encoding the matrix metallopeptidases (MMP3
and MMP9) and their inhibitors (TIMP3) are up-regulated, while genes encoding integrins (ITGB3 and
ITGB4) are down-regulated, by at least three-fold (outside the silver field) in breast tumors relative to
normal tissue.

p value

STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Application: Immune Response
10-9
10-8
10-7
10-6
10-5
10-4
10-3
10-2
10-1
100

Popular Pathway-Focused PCR ARRAYS

Common Cytokines
IL10

IL1A
IL1B

CSF1

PDGFA
TGFB2
TNFSF11
BMP6
TNFRSPSF11B
TNFSF14

TNFSF13B
IFNA5

IFNG CSF2 IL9
IL11
IL21
IL5
IL13

TNF

LTA

TNFSF10

IL1F7

IL2
IL22

IL3

IL17

BMP3

-7

-5

-3

-1

1

3

5

7

9

fold difference [log2]

DOWN-REGULATED

11

13

15

17

UP-REGULATED

Figure 5: Common Cytokine PCR Array Identified 23 Up-Regulated and 6 DownRegulated Genes Following PBMC Stimulation. Triplicate total RNA samples from human

peripheral blood mononuclear cells (either untreated or stimulated with 50 ng/mL PMA and 1 µg/mL
ionomycin for 6 hours) were characterized with the Human Common Cytokine PCR Array. Twenty-three
cytokine genes are up-regulated (> 5-fold,p < 0.0005) including interleukins, colony stimulating factors,
and TNF ligands after 6 hours of stimulation. Six interleukin and TNF ligand genes are down-regulated
under the same conditions.

Application: Determining Drug Toxicity with PCR ARRAYS
Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinder

5005
128

Inflammatory Cytokines & Receptors
NFκB Signaling Pathway
Oxidative Stress & Antioxidant Defense
Signal Transduction PathwayFinderTM
Stem Cell (Embryonic, Mesenchymal)
Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinderTM
TGFβ / BMP Signaling Pathway
Th1-Th2-Th3
Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathway
Wnt Signaling Pathway

Complete PCR Array List

Custom PCR Arrays

www.SABiosciences.com/ArrayList.php

(Detailed Information on Page 5)

Complete RT Profiler PCR ARRAY System
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Product

Plate Format

RT Profiler PCR Array
2

96-well Plate
384-well Plate

Product
RT First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit
2

RT SYBR Green w/ ROX Master Mix
2
RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein Master Mix
2
RT SYBR Green Only Master Mix (see page 6)
HSPA6

CRYAB

CSF2

HSPA1A

TNF

DDIT3

HSPH1

CYP1A1

HSPA5

HSPCA

2

DNAJB4

HMOx1

30
20
10
0

119

1GADD45A

125

1ACTB

ActosTM
Avandia®
Rezulin®

MT2A

5000

18SrRNA

Fold Up-Regulation

tm

Angiogenesis
Apoptosis
Cancer PathwayFinderTM
Cell Cycle
Chemokines and Receptors
Common Cytokines
DNA Damage Signaling Pathway
Endothelial Cell Biology
Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion

Figure 6: Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinderTM PCR Array Uncovered Distinct Gene
Expression Profiles Associated with Liver Toxicity Caused by 3 PPARγ Agonists.
RNA from HepG2 cells treated with three different glitazone PPARγ agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus
was characterized, and the results were compared to that of a vehicle (DMSO) control. The drug
withdrawn due to idiosyncratic liver toxicity (Rezulin), induces very different changes in the expression
of stress-related genes than two safer drugs still on the market (Avandia and Actos).

Pack Size
2, 12, 24 Arrays
4 Arrays
Catalog #
Pack Size
12 Samples

330401

2, 12, 24 Arrays
2, 12, 24 Arrays
2, 12, 24 Arrays

Various
Various
Various

PCR Array Data Analysis Software

FREE

PCR ARRAY Accessories

Pack Size

Catalog #

RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit
2
RT FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit
2
RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes

12 Samples
12 Samples
12 Samples

330451
330461
Inquire

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RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY System
A Complete & Reliable Solution for Gene Expression Analysis

How The PCR ARRAY System Works

Cells, Tissues,
FFPE, Blood,
and Biofluids

RT 2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS
Each pathway-focused PCR Array includes 89-wet bench validated qPCR Primers
Assays (including 5 housekeeping genes) and a proprietary control panel.

RNeasy
KITS

RT 2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes

A unique formulation of buffers that co-evolved with the primer design algorithm
provides high amplification efficiencies. Available with reference dyes (ROX,
Fluorescein or without).

Total RNA

gDNA
Elimination
Solution (GE)
RT Enzyme
Oligo-dTs
Random
Hexamers
External
RNA
Control
(RTC)
dNTPs

RT2 FIRST STRAND cDNA SYNTHESIS KIT

GENOMIC DNA
ELIMINATION
REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION

RT 2 First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit

RE SOLUTION

5 MINUTES
15 MINUTES

AAAAA
AAAAA
AAAAA
AAAAA

First Strand cDNA

An External RNA Control detected by the PCR Array tests the quality of input RNA.
It also features a proprietary genomic DNA elimination buffer essential for
eliminating residual gDNA, ensuring specific detection of mRNA.

FREE Data Analysis Software

The power of the PCR Array to assess the expression of a pathwayfocused set of genes over a wide range of detection yields an abundance
of data. With our FREE PCR Array Data Analysis tool, go from raw Ct
values to fold change results displayed in a variety of formats (Scatter
Plots, Volcano Plots, Clustergram) in a MATTER OF MINUTES.

45

GE Effectively Removes Genomic DNA

40
CLEAN OF gDNA

35

Ct GDC

RNA
ISOLATION

5-120 MINS

SABiosciences RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are a complete system for PathwayFocused Gene Expression Analysis. From Sample Preparation to Data Analysis,
the PCR Array system includes four components that GUARANTEE high-quality,
reproducible, and reliable gene expression data.

Integral to the performance of the PCR Array system is a proprietary set of control
elements that enhance the reliability of your data and serve as a guarantee for
performance over time. These elements allow researchers to quickly assess the
quality of their data by determining if samples were contaminated with genomic
DNA (gDNA), the quality of the reverse transcription reaction, and real-time PCR
efficiency. Each component of the RT2 Profiler system contributes to these quality
control elements by incorporating an interlocked system for comprehensive
monitoring of each step of the PCR Array process.

Untreated
GE Treated

30
25
20

dNTPs
SYBR
Green
Dye
DNA
Polymerase
Binding
Elongation
SYBR Green
Binding

Detection

HEK293T Cells

Mouse Spinal Tissue

Mouse Brain Tissue

RNA Source

Rat Brain tissue

Figure 1: Elimination of Genomic DNA Contamination. RNA from HEK 293T cells, mouse
spinal tissue, mouse brain tissue, or rat brain tissue was characterized on SYBR Green PCR Arrays before
(blue bars) and after (red bars) treatment with gDNA Elimination Buffer from the RT² First Strand Kit.

Average Ct (RTC-PPC)

Hot-Start DNA
Polymerase

RT2 SYBR GREEN
MASTER MIX

10

HEAT
ACTIVATION
CYCLING AND DETECTION

2 HOURS (40 CYCLES)

10 MINS

15

10

Reverse Transcription Monitoring

8
6

FAIL
PASS

4
2
0

None

Mg2+

Addition / Treatment

TRIzol®

Figure 2: Monitoring Inhibition in Reverse Transcription. Human universal RNA was

added with magnesium salt to simulate RNA degradation or added with TRIzol® reagent to simulate
contamination that inhibits enzyme activity. RT² First Strand Kit was used for cDNA synthesis.

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RT2 SYBR® Green qPCR Master Mixes
The Required High-Performance Master Mix for RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

SYBR Green Detection is a popular approach used in quantifying gene expression
analysis with RT-PCR. It relies on the preferential binding of the SYBR green dye
to double-stranded DNA, resulting in strong fluorescence emission signals, with
the signal intensity proportional to the amount of double-stranded DNA present.

Greater Sensitivity Without Sacrificing Specificity
2

RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix

Primer

SYBR Green

DNA Template

MMP15

Gel

MMP13

Gel

Competitor I Master Mix

Polymerase

High quality PCR reaction components are essential for achieving superior
amplification specificity and efficiency. SABiosciences offers a complete solution for using SYBR Green PCR Arrays with the RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master
Mixes. Each mix includes a Hot Start Taq DNA polymerase, which provides
tighter control over activity, and other proprietary chemical components that
significantly minimize primer dimer formation, thereby enhancing amplification
efficiencies for even the most difficult-to-amplify genes. The higher SYBR Green
signal from our formulations provides greater sensitivity and ensures clean
results without sacrificing specificity or amplification efficiency.

Brighter SYBR Green Signal

MMP15

Gel

MMP13

Gel

Figure 2: RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes Provide Greater Sensitivity Without
Sacrificing Specificity. RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes and Competitor I Master Mixes were
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used in qPCR assays to detect the human MMP13 and MMP15 mRNA in reference RNA. RT SYBR Green
qPCR Master mixes provide detection of the genes at an earlier threshold cycle value (Ct). The real-time
dissociation curves and agarose gel electrophoresis characterization reveal the presence of a non-specific
2
secondary product generated with the competitor’s master mix which is not amplified by the RT SYBR
Green qPCR Master Mix.
2

RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix from SABiosciences

A

Amplification Plots

10

Compatible PCR Instruments
Applied Biosystems (ABI): 5700, 7000, 7300, 7500, 7500 FAST, 7700, 7900HT,
StepOnePlus (96- and 384-well blocks)
Bio-Rad: CFX96, CFX384, iCycler, iQ5, MyiQ, MyiQ 2, Chromo4, Opticon 2
Stratagene: Mx3000P, Mx3005P, Mx4000
Roche: LightCycler 480 (96- and 384-well blocks)
Eppendorf: Mastercycler ep realplex 2/2S, 4/4S
TaKaRa: TP-800

∆RN

8
6
4
2
0

Signal [-d(RFU)/dT]

B

4

0

8

12

16

20

24

Cycle Number

28

32

36

40

RT qPCR Master Mixes
2

Dissociation Curves

0.5

Product
RT SYBR Green w/ ROX
qPCR Master Mix
2

0.4
0.3
0.2

RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein
qPCR Master Mix
2

0.1
0
60

65

70

75

80

85

Melting Temperature [oC]

90

95

RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix
2

Figure 1: RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes Provide Greater Sensitivity with a
Brighter SYBR Green Signal. Four commercial master mixes were used to detect the expression

of human ACTB from the same universal reference RNA. The amplification (A) and the dissociation
curves (B) for the master mix from SABiosciences demonstrate a sharper amplification curve and a
brighter SYBR Green signal than observed with three competing master mixes.

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Without Reference Dye

* Plate format is 384-well.

Size

Catalog #

SABio #

2 Arrays
12 Arrays
24 Arrays
4 Arrays*
25 mL
2 Arrays
12 Arrays
24 Arrays
4 Arrays*
25 mL
2 Arrays
12 Arrays
24 Arrays
4 Arrays*
25 mL

330520
330522
330523
330521
330529
330510
330512
330513
330511
330519
330500
330502
330503
330501
330509

PA-012
PA-012-12
PA-012-24
PA-012-8
PA-112
PA-011
PA-011-12
PA-011-24
PA-011-8
PA-111
PA-010
PA-010-12
PA-010-24
PA-010-8
PA-110
RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Performance
Reliable and Reproducible Pathway-focused Gene Expression Analysis
B

9.95

Fluorescence

RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are used and trusted by thousands of research scientists
for pathway-focused gene expression analysis. Several factors, including the RT2
Primer Assay design algorithm, the proprietary control panel, and the strict
manufacturing and quality control procedures, ensure the outstanding
performance and reliability of our PCR Arrays. Each PCR Array and every qPCR
Primer Assay is wet-bench verified to guarantee their performance, with results
demonstrating several performance parameters illustrated here.

7.95
5.95

108

109

3.95

107

106

0.5

0

2

4

8

6

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Cycle Number

Uniform PCR Amplification Efficiency
One prerequisite for PCR Array technology is that the amount of template product
doubles with every cycle. The more the assays deviate from this ideal, the error
in the fold change calculation (∆Ct) increases exponentially. Only with consistently high amplification efficiencies can PCR Arrays yield meaningful comparison of gene expression levels of all genes simultaneously. The unique combination of SABiosciences' proprietary primer design algorithm and rigorous testing
of every primer assay by hand guarantees the high performance of every primer
assay on the PCR Arrays.

Regardless of user or instrument used, the complete PCR Array System demonstrates strong correlations across technical replicates, lots, and instruments with
average correlation coefficients > 0.99 insuring reliable detection of differences
in expression between biological samples.

0.1

0

50

40

60

70

90

80

TM [ C]

99

120

PreAMP

100

Unamp

% Increase in Positive Call Rate

80
60
40
20
0

100

50

25

10

Input RNA [ng]

1

0.4
0.35
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0

% Increase
Positive Call Rate

A key benefit of using pathway-focused PCR Arrays for gene expression analysis is
that genes that are over expressed can be measured as reliably as those that are
under expressed. The complete PCR Array System yields > 85% positive call with 25
ng - 5 µg RNA or >90% with as a little as 1 ng PreAMP RNA. The 8-log wide dynamic
range provided by real-time PCR is unparalleled when comparing a pathway-focused
gene panel of varying expression levels across a variety of samples.

Figure 2: PCR Arrays Detect as Little as 1 ng RNA. Different amounts of universal total

RNA were characterized using the Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array
(PAHS-011) with or without PreAMP. The percentage of detectable genes was calculated for each
RNA amount, with 1ng RNA analysis enabled with the new pathway-focused PreAMP technology.

A1
A2

Ct from User A

High Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range

A4

Universal total RNA was characterized for four chemokine and chemokine receptors using RT2 Primer
Assays, followed by a dissociation (melt) curve analysis. PCR Arrays specifically detect individual genes
despite the expression of related gene family members in the same RNA sample.

% Positive Call

B1

o

Figure 1: PCR Arrays Amplify A Single Gene-Specific Product in Every Reaction.

A

1

Superb Reproducibility

0.2

-0.1

101

102

Figure 3: PCR Arrays Detect RNA Across a Wide Dynamic Range. Ten-fold serial
dilutions of Human CHRNA5 were characterized with the respective RT2 qPCR Primer Assay.

A3

Signal [-d(RFU)/dT]

CXCL3

CXCR1 CXCR2 CXCL2 CXCL3

0.3

CXCR1

CXCR2
CXCL2

Agarose Gel

0.4

103

104

19
.5

Distinct Specificity
The complete PCR Array System , with high quality input RNA, is guaranteed to
yield single bands without primer dimers or other secondary products. The
proprietary primer design algorithm incorporates more than ten thermodynamic
and sequence alignment criteria, and our wet-bench verification provides
confidence that every real-time qPCR Assay accurately represents the expression
of the queried gene. Over 20,000 gene-specific RT2 PCR Primer Assays have been
designed and shipped to satisfied customers.

105

40
30
20
10
0
0
40
30
20
10
0
0
40
30
20
10
0
0
40
30
20
10
0
0

10

20

30

10

20

30

10

20

30

10

20

30

40
30
20
10
0
40 0
40
30
20
10
0
40 0
40
30
20
10
0
40 0
40
30
20
10
0
40 0

B2

10

20

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Figure 4: PCR Arrays Yield Highly Reproducible Results. Four replicate sets of raw
threshold data (1-4) obtained by two different scientists (A & B) at two different times on Human Drug
Metabolism RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are directly compared. The results demonstrate a high degree of
correlation (R2 > 0.990).

RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays: A Trusted & Reliable System
PCR Arrays have been used by thousands of researchers who have successfully
submitted and published their PCR Array results in very high impact journals,
including Science, PNAS, Cancer Research, the Nature & Cell family of journals,
and others (See Pages 24-27).

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RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology
TM

Enabling the Analysis of 1 Nanogram of RNA with RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS
2

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What Is the RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit?
RT² Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit and Primer Mixes are a breakthrough
technology enabling expression analysis starting from as little as 1 ng of total
RNA. It employs a proprietary preamplification process to faithfully increase the
amount of targeted cDNA for PCR Array analysis. This technology empowers RT²
Profiler PCR Arrays to accurately analyze nanogram levels of total RNA.

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How RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kits Work
Two Simple Steps:

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1. cDNA First Strand Synthesis

Samples that can NOW be characterized with real-time PCR Arrays include:

Laser Captured Microdissection Samples (LCM)

mRNA

This kit provides enough reagents for synthesizing first strand cDNA from 12
different samples of as little as 1 ng total RNA.

2. Preamplification of cDNA for Pathway Specific Genes

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies (FNAB)

Each first strand cDNA synthesis reaction can be amplified by 4 different
sets of PCR Array-specific Primer Mixes, allowing gene expression analysis
for one sample on as many as 4 different PCR Arrays.

Stem Cell Clusters or Embryoid Bodies
Flow Cytometry / Fluorescent-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS)
Combined with PCR Arrays, the RT² Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit and Primer
Mixes extends the PCR Array System to accurately analyze a pathway-focused
set of genes with as little as 1 ng of total RNA.

∆Ct - PreAMP cDNA

Unbiased Amplification Process & Comparison of ∆Ct
Values Between Preamplified and Unamplified cDNA

RT 2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit:

Proprietary kits include
optimized reagents for first strand cDNA synthesis and preamplification from only 1 ng
of total RNA.

RT 2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes:

Ready-to-use
primer mixes for amplifying pathway-specific cDNA templates on corresponding RT2
Profiler PCR Arrays.

Benefits of RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology
Robust Performance on Small Samples:
Arrays starting with as little as 1 ng of Total RNA.

Analyze up to 4 different PCR

Easy Workflow and Designed for Routine Use: Simple and quick
procedures with minimal hands-on time to preamplify target templates in under 2 hrs.
Superior Sensitivity: Maximally enhances the sensitivity of RT Profiler PCR
Arrays to analyze limited amounts of RNA.
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Figure 2. Unbiased Amplification Process - Highly Comparable ∆Ct Values Between
Preamplified and Unamplified cDNA from Human Liver Tumor RNA. First strand cDNA

was synthesized from 5 ng of human liver tumor RNA. One-quarter of each RT product was used for
preamplification with the RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit plus the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM Nano PreAMP Primer Mix. Unamplified cDNA synthesized from 500 ng of the same liver tumor RNA
sample was used as the control. PreAMP amplified and unamplified cDNA samples were then analyzed
on the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM PCR Array, and the threshold cycle values (Ct) were obtained. The
∆Ct value for each gene was calculated by subtracting the average Ct value of the five reference genes
(B2M, HPRT1, RPL13A, GAPDH, and ACTB) on the PCR Array from the Ct value of each gene of interest.
The dashed line represents the ideal slope of 1.0. The solid line shows a linear regression fit with the
R2 and slope indicated.

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(red) or without (blue) RT Nano preamplification. The unamplified and preamplified samples were then
analyzed on the Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array (PAHS-011), which contains 84
pathway-specific assays, plus controls, including 5 assays for housekeeping genes. Threshold cycle
values (Ct) were obtained and any genes with a Ct < 35 were considered to be present. Results indicate
that with Nano preamplification, a 33.7% increase in positive call rate is observed in samples with as
little as 1 ng RNA.

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Figure 1. RT2 Nano Preamplification Significantly Increases Sensitivity of Detection
from 1 ng RNA Samples. Different amounts of human universal RNA were converted to cDNA with
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Positive Call Rate

% Positive Call

PreAMP

R2 = 0.95
Slope = 1.01

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Nano PreAMP Further Increases
the Sensitivity of PCR ARRAYS
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2
RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes*
Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM
Human Apoptosis
Human Angiogenesis
Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell
Human Embryonic Stem Cell
Human Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Molecules
Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors
Mouse Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors
Human Toll-like Receptor Signaling Pathway
Mouse Toll-like Receptor Signaling Pathway
2
RT Nano PreAMP Primer Mixes for All PCR Arrays
2

* PreAMP Primer Mixes for Custom PCR Arrays available

Catalog #

SABio #

330454
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
330241
Inquire

330454
PBH-033
PBH-012
PBH-024
PBH-082
PBH-081
PBH-013
PBH-011
PBM-011
PBH-018
PBM-018
Inquire
RT2 FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology
TM

Enabling the Analysis of FFPE Samples with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays

RNA Extraction from
FFPE Samples
(330471)

The combination of a simplified Xylene-Free RNA extraction and a high-fidelity
amplification process maximizes recovery of RNA and microRNA (miRNA). RT²
Profiler PCR Arrays facilitate easy and reliable expression analysis of genes
associated with a biological pathway or a diseased state from FFPE samples.

First Strand cDNA
Synthesis and
Preamplification
(330461 +
330251:PFX-####)

Benefits of RT FFPE PreAMP PCR ARRAY System
Quick and Efficient: High quality and high-yield total RNA and miRNA isolation
from FFPE samples in 70 minutes
Superior Sensitivity:

Simple Xylene-Free procedure and robust performance

PCR ARRAY Detection

RT2 FFPE Preamplification Faithfully
Represents Biological Changes
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Figure 1. Highly Comparable Gene Expression Fold Change Results between FFPE
Preamplified and Unamplified Samples. RNA extracted from FFPE spleen and intestine

samples were extracted using the RT2 FFPE RNA Extraction Kit and converted to cDNA with and without
preamplification. All four cDNAs were analyzed on the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM PCR Array. The
∆∆Ct comparison and genes with raw Ct values lower than 33 in both unpreamplified spleen and
intestine samples are presented.

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and PreAMP Multiplex PCR

RT2 FFPE PreAMP Increases Detection of
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Nucleic Acid Extraction

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PreAMP protocol significantly enhances qRT-PCR
detection sensitivity for FFPE samples

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Proteinase K Digestion

Column Clean-up

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Easy Workflow:

Cut FFPE Sections / Slides
(10 - 80 µm)

70 MINUTES

An innovative solution enabling the accurate qRT-PCR analysis of Formalin-fixed
Paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. The RT² FFPE PreAMP technology utilizes
multiplex tandem PCR to preamplify gene-specific cDNA with minimal bias. This
kit is intended for preamplification of first-strand cDNA from fragmented total
RNA from FFPE samples for gene expression analysis with RT² Profiler PCR
Arrays.

How the RT2 FFPE PreAMP PCR System Works

90 MINUTES

Gene Expression Analysis from FFPE Samples

Figure 2. Genes extracted from FFPE samples previously classified as “Absent” are
now detectable after RT2 FFPE Preamplification. RNA was extracted from FFPE spleen

sample (human) with the RT2 FFPE RNA Extraction Kit and reverse transcribed to cDNA using RT2 FFPE
preamplification (red bars) and without PreAMP (blue bars). Results of the Human Cancer PathwayFinder
PCR Array showed 55% of unpreamplified genes were virtually undetectable with no genes in the 10-20 Ct
range. Preamplified genes with Ct values > 30, shift into the reliably quantitative range (Ct = 10-30).

RT FFPE PreAMP & RNA Extraction Products
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RT2 FFPE PreAMP Performance
Increased positive call rate from FFPE samples
Increased detection of genes previously classified as “Absent”
Unbiased amplification of preamplified genes
Faithful conservation of biological changes

Product

Catalog #

RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit
2
RT FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit
2
RT FFPE PreAMP Primer Mixes for All PCR ARRAYS
2
RT FFPE PreAMP Primer Mixes for Custom PCR ARRAYS
2
RT Profiler PCR ARRAYS
2
RT SYBR® Green qPCR Master Mixes

330471
330461
330251

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Data Analysis
Quick and Easy Software

Service Core

Gene Expression Analysis Services

FREE Web-Based PCR ARRAY Data Analysis Software

Genomic & Gene Expression Analysis

This integrated web-based software package for the PCR Array System automatically performs all ΔΔCt based fold-change calculations from your uploaded raw
threshold cycle data. Simply providing the array's catalog number annotates the
results to the correct gene list. The web portal delivers results not only in a
tabular format but also in scatter, volcano, cluster-gram, and multi-group plots.
Perform any pair-wise comparison between groups of experimental replicates by
defining your own fold-change and statistical significance thresholds, or compare
all of the groups side-by-side. The web portal also helps you correctly interpret
the genomic DNA, reverse transcription efficiency, and positive PCR control well
data. Make your pathway-focused gene expression analysis quick and painless
with the PCR Array System and the PCR Array Data Analysis Suite.

SABiosciences provides genomic and expression analysis services that deliver
robust and reproducible results. The Service Core accepts and processes a
variety of biological samples and then leverages cutting-edge tools for either
pathway-focused or genome-wide analysis yielding superior results for scientists
in academic, government and industrial settings.

Available Analysis Services
DNA Service
Whole Genome

Simple: Just upload your data and define your parameters*
Convenient: No downloading or installation required

RNA Service

Illumina Genotyping

Illumina Expression Profiling

Methylation

Illumina DASL (fixed samples)

Methylation

Individual Gene / Locus

Methylation

qPCR - SYBR® Green

Cells

Cells

Tissue or Blood

Tissue or Blood

Fixed Tissue

Fixed Tissue

Small Sample

Small Sample

Publication-Ready Output: Export all results as FREE EXCEL files or
PNG image files

* EXCEL-based data analysis templates are available from our website.

INSTRUCTIONS
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PCR Array

Pathway-focused

Sample Preparation

Upload your data in a simple EXCEL file format.
Define your housekeeping genes and experimental groups.
Choose an automatically generated data analysis result
Take a test run with pre-loaded sample data set today:

www.SABiosciences.com/pcrarraydataanalysis.php
OR
Join our next live webinar entitled: “PCR Array Data Analysis Tutorial” at:

www.SABiosciences.com/seminarlist.php

Volcano Plot

Scatter Plot

miRNA PCR Array

Nucleic Acid Isolation
Sample isolation and integrity are fundamental to the success of any biological
analysis. The Service Core provides qualified expertise in RNA and DNA
isolation from a variety of biological samples. Each sample is evaluated for
concentration and degradation to ensure successful future analysis.
• RNA / DNA Isolation from Cells, Tissue or Biofluids (USA only)
• Integrity/Degradation Checked for Every Sample

Whole Genome Analysis
LOG10 [p-Value]

LOG10 [Group 1]

LOG10 [Control Group]
Figure 1: The Scatter Plot Compares
Gene Expression Levels Between Two
Experimental Conditions. The graph plots

the log10 of normalized gene expression levels in a
control condition (x-axis) versus an experimental
condition (y-axis). Symbols outside the gray area
indicate fold-differences larger than a threshold
that you can define. The red symbols in the
upper-left corner readily identify up-regulated
genes, and the green symbols in the lower right
corner readily identify down-regulated genes.

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The Service Core uses the Illumina Platform to provide whole genome expression
profiling, cytogenetic analysis, methylation and single nucleotide polymorphism
(SNP) genotyping. As an Illumina CSPro (certified service provider), scientists are
receiving results from a trained and tested scientific staff.

LOG2 [Group 1/Control Group]
Figure 2: The Volcano Plot Indicates
the Statistical Significance of Gene
Expression Changes. The x-axis plots the

log2 of the fold-differences, while the y-axis
plots their p-values based on student’s t-test of
your replicate raw Ct data. The red and green
symbols outside the gray area conveniently have
the same meaning as the Scatter Plot. Symbols
in the Volcano Plot above the blue line readily
identify fold-differences at least as statistically
significant as a threshold that you can define.

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• Expression Profiling (Human, Mouse or Rat)
• SNP Genotyping & Copy Number Variation Analysis
• Whole Genome Methylation Analysis (Human)

Pathway-focused Analysis
Real-time PCR is a powerful tool for validating results from whole genome
expression profiling, methylation or pathway analysis. An experienced leader in
providing qPCR services, the Service Core delivers rapid and reproducible results.
• Custom PCR Array Analysis
• Pathway-focused PCR Array
• Methyl-Profiler PCR Array
QIAGEN® RNeasy® Kits

Purification of High-quality Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples
A

RNeasy Kits are a proven technology for rapid and convenient purification of
®
high-quality RNA. Reproducible yields of intact RNA with high Agilent RIN (RNA
Integrity Number) values are obtained, ensuring reliable results in downstream
applications such as real-time RT-PCR. Kits are available for cells and easy-tolyse tissues as well as for more challenging samples, such as fiber-rich or fatty
tissues, fine needle aspirates, and cryosections.

Why Use RNeasy Kits?

QIAGEN QIAxcel®

Rel. FI Units [RFU, x1E+000]

What Are RNeasy Kits?

1799.4 nt

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5 min

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Agilent Bioanalyzer
400

How Do RNeasy Kits Work?
Biological samples are first lysed in a lysis buffer that contains a guanidine salt,
which fully denatures RNases to prevent RNA degradation. RNA is then specifically bound to a silica membrane, either in an RNeasy spin column or the well of
an RNeasy 96 plate. Other cellular material is efficiently washed away using a
series of wash buffers before pure, intact RNA is eluted in RNase-free water.

300

FU

When purifying RNA, it is important to use a method that maintains RNA integrity
and removes contaminants. Degradation of RNA makes reliable analysis of gene
expression impossible, while the presence of contaminants in the purified RNA
can inhibit enzymes in downstream applications such as real-time RT-PCR and
microarray analysis. RNeasy Kits overcome these challenges through the
combination of a specialized lysis buffer and silica-membrane technology.

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Figure 1. Highly Intact RNA. RNA was purified from Jurkat cells using the RNeasy Mini Kit. The
purified RNA was analyzed on the [A] QIAxcel system (ratio of 28S to 18S rRNA: 1.55) and [B] Agilent
2100 Bioanalyzer (ratio of 28S to 18S rRNA: 1.7). A high RNA Integrity Number (RIN) of 9.6 was
obtained, indicating highly intact RNA.

QIAGEN RNeasy Kits*
Product

Catalog #

RNeasy Mini Kit (50)
For purification of RNA from cells & easy-to-lyse tissues

Sample
Lyse, homogenize,
and add ethanol

Bind total RNA to
RNeasy membrane

74104

RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit (50)
For purification of RNA from fiber-rich tissues

RNeasy Procedure

74704

RNeasy Lipid Tissue Mini Kit (50)
For purification of RNA from all tissue types

74804

RNeasy 96 Kit (12)
For purification of RNA from cells in 96-well format

74182

QIAzol Lysis Reagent (200 mL)
For lysis of fatty & standard tissues before RNA isolation.

79306

* See also page 22 for RNeasy Protect Kits for stabilization and purification of RNA from tissues, cells,
2

saliva, and blood. See page 7 for for details on the RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit.

Wash

RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit
Elute in small volume

Ready-to-use RNA

The RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit includes proteinase K
for removing abundant protein in fiber-rich tissue samples,
and RNeasy spin columns for purifying up to 100 µg of
high-quality RNA. Fibrous tissue samples can be
conveniently stabilized using RNAlater RNA Stabilization
Reagent or Allprotect Tissue Reagent, and efficiently
disrupted using a TissueRuptor or TissueLyser system.

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QIAGEN® Products for Sample Disruption
Fast and Effective Disruption of Biological Samples at a Range of Throughputs

What Is Sample Disruption?

QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products

Effective disruption and homogenization of a biological sample is an absolute
requirement for all RNA purification procedures. Disruption releases the RNA
contained in a sample, while homogenization reduces sample viscosity to
facilitate subsequent RNA purification.

Product
QIAshredder (50)
For homogenization of cell lysates
®

Catalog #
79654

TissueRuptor
For disruption of individual samples

9001271

TissueRuptor Disposable Probes (25)
Disposable probes for use with the
TissueRuptor

990890

TissueLyser LT
For disruption of up to 12 samples

85600

TissueLyser LT Adapter, 12-tube
Adapter for use with the TissueLyser LT

69980

300

TissueLyser II
For disruption of up to 48 or 192 samples

85300

200

TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 24
Adapter set for use with the TissueLyser II;
holds 48 tubes

69982

TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 96
Adapter set for use with the TissueLyser II;
holds 192 tubes

69984

Stainless Steel Beads, 5mm (200)

69989

Stainless Steel Beads, 7mm (200)

69990

Tungsten Carbide Beads, 3mm (200)

69997

TissueLyser Single-Bead Dispenser, 5mm

69965

The QIAshredder is a biopolymer-shredding system in a spin-column format. Cell
lysate is applied to a QIAshredder spin column, which is then briefly centrifuged
to homogenize the lysate.

TissueLyser Single-Bead Dispenser, 7mm

69967

TissueLyser 3 mm Bead Dispenser, 96-Well

69973

The TissueRuptor is a handheld device that provides simultaneous disruption and
homogenization using TissueRuptor Disposable Probes, which contain a blade
that rotates at very high speeds. As the probes are both disposable and transparent, the risk of cross-contamination is minimized and the sample disruption
process can be visually monitored. Use of disposable probes also saves time as
there is no need to clean the same probe after disrupting each sample.

TissueLyser 5 mm Bead Dispenser, 96-Well

69975

Why Use QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products?
QIAGEN provides a range of technologies for disruption and homogenization —
from QIAshredder spin columns for fast and simple homogenization of cell lysates
to TissueRuptor and TissueLyser systems for mechanical disruption and homogenization of tougher tissue samples at a range of throughputs. TissueRuptor and
TissueLyser systems deliver fast and effective disruption, and replace tedious
and time-consuming methods such as disruption using a mortar and pestle.

RNA Concentration [ng/µL]

400
TissueLyser LT
TissueLyser II

100

0

Skin

Heart

Lung

Brain

Figure 1. Effective Tissue Disruption. Various rat tissues were disrupted using the TissueLyser
LT or TissueLyser II. RNA was purified from 20 mg samples on the QIAcube using the RNeasy Fibrous
Tissue Mini Kit (skin, heart, and lung) or RNeasy Lipid Tissue Mini Kit (brain). RNA was eluted in a
volume of 50 µL, and concentration was determined using a spectrophotometer.

How Do QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products Work?

TissueLyser instruments are bead mills that simultaneously disrupt and homogenize samples through high-speed shaking with grinding beads in plastic tubes.
Using an adapter that holds several tubes, the instruments disrupt multiple
samples at the same time — up to 12 samples with the TissueLyser LT, and up to
48 or 192 samples with the TissueLyser II.

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The TissueLyser LT
The TissueLyser LT is a small bead mill which provides fast,
effective disruption of up to 12 samples at the same time.
Simultaneous disruption and homogenization is achieved
through high-speed shaking of samples in 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes with stainless steel or glass beads.
QIAGEN® Products for RNA Stabilization
Convenient and Immediate Stabilization of RNA in a Range of Biological Samples

What Is RNA Stabilization?

QIAGEN RNA Stabilization Products*

Once a biological sample is harvested, its RNA becomes extremely unstable. The
RNA is degraded by RNases, and gene induction or downregulation triggered by
sample manipulation will also occur. Immediate stabilization of cellular RNA to
preserve mRNA levels is critical for accurate gene expression analysis.
RNA stabilization is usually achieved by rapidly freezing samples in liquid
nitrogen or on dry ice. However, the use of such chemicals is hazardous, and care
should be taken to avoid thawing of samples prior to sample disruption and RNA
purification.

Why Use QIAGEN RNA Stabilization Products?
QIAGEN provides a broad range of reagents for convenient stabilization of RNA
in cells, tissues, blood, and saliva at room temperature. The use of hazardous
liquid nitrogen or dry ice to freeze samples is avoided. Samples are simply
submerged in the reagents to immediately preserve the gene expression profile,
and can then be conveniently handled and transported at ambient temperature
prior to RNA purification. For further convenience, stabilization reagents are also
available as part of QIAGEN kits for RNA purification.

Fold Change in Transcript Level

Allprotect Tissue Reagent (100 mL)
For stabilization of RNA, DNA, and protein in tissues
®

AllPrep DNA/RNA Mini Kit (50)
For simultaneous purification of DNA and RNA
from cells and tissues
®

Catalog #
76405

80204

RNAlater RNA Stabilization Reagent (250 mL)
For stabilization of RNA in tissues

76106

RNeasy Protect Mini Kit (50)
For stabilization of RNA in tissues and purification of RNA

74124

®

RNAprotect Cell Reagent (250 mL)
For stabilization of RNA in cells

76526

RNeasy Protect Cell Mini Kit (50)
For stabilization of RNA in cells and purification of RNA

74624

RNeasy Protect Saliva Mini Kit (50)
For stabilization of RNA in saliva and purification of RNA

74324

RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes (50 x 100 µL)
For collection of 100 µL animal blood with RNA
stabilization

76544

RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes (50 x 500 µL)
For collection of 500 µL animal blood with RNA
stabilization

76554

RNeasy Protect Animal Blood Kit (50)
For purification of RNA from blood collected in
RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes

73224

miRNeasy Protect Animal Blood Kit (50)
For purification of RNA, including miRNA, from blood
collected in RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes

c-fos Transcript in Lung

100

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20

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4 Hours

Allprotect

24 Hours

2 Hours

4 Hours

PBS

24 Hours

Madh7 Transcript in Intestine

10

Fold Change in Transcript Level

Product

1

* For collection of human blood with RNA stabilization and purification, use the PAXgene Blood RNA
System. For collection of tissues with preservation of histomorphology and nucleic acids and nucleic
acid purification, use the PAXgene Tissue System. For details, visit www.PreAnalytiX.com.

0.1

0.01

0.001

2 Hours

4 Hours

Allprotect

24 Hours

2 Hours

4 Hours

PBS

24 Hours

Figure 1. Effective RNA Stabilization. Rat tissues were stored at 25ºC for 2–24 hours in
Allprotect Reagent or PBS prior to real-time RT-PCR analysis. Transcript levels relative to those in liquid
nitrogen stabilized tissues were calculated. Changes in transcript levels were prevented by Allprotect
Reagent.

Allprotect Tissue Reagent
Allprotect Tissue Reagent provides immediate stabilization
of DNA, RNA, and protein in tissue samples at room
temperature. It is ideal for use prior to simultaneous
purification of DNA, RNA, and protein using AllPrep Kits.

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APOPTOSIS

BIOMARKERS

CANCER

CELL CYCLE

PATHWAY-POWERED

RT2 PROFILERTM PCR ARRAYS
• Technology Overview
(page 2)
• Over 100 Pathways Available
(page 28)

Breast Cancer and Estrogen
Receptor Signaling

Apoptosis
Autophagy
Cancer PathwayFinder

TM

Cell Cycle
DNA Damage Signaling
Pathway
Endothelial Cell Biology

• Start With as Little as 1 ng of RNA
(page 8)
• Analyze FFPE Samples with PCR Arrays
(page 9)
• Over 1,000 Peer-reviewed Publications
• Custom PCR Arrays Available for
Human, Mouse, Rat, Rhesus Macaque
and Drosophila

Heat Shock Proteins
NFκB Signaling Pathway
Oxidative Stress and
Antioxidant Defense
p53 Signaling Pathway
PI3K-AKT Signaling
Pathway
Stress and Toxicity
PathwayFinder

Angiogenesis

Apoptosis

Cell Surface Markers

Apoptosis

Autophagy

Breast Cancer and Estrogen
Receptor Signaling

Cancer PathwayFinder

Cancer Drug Resistance
and Metabolism

DNA Damage Signaling
Pathway

Dendritic and Antigen
Presenting Cell
Epigenetic Chromatin
Modification Enzymes
Epigenetic Chromatin
Remodeling Factors
Epithelial to Mesenchymal
Transition (EMT)
Extracellular Matrix and
Adhesion Molecules
Glucose Metabolism
Hematopoietic Stem Cells
and Hematopoiesis
Homeobox (HOX) Genes

TNF Ligand and Receptor

Mesenchymal Stem Cell

Unfolded Protein Response

Stem Cell
T-cell and B-cell Activation

• To Learn More, Please Visit the PCR
Product Web Page:

Th1-Th2-Th3

• Accurate Detection of DNA Methylation
at CpG Islands Without Bisulfite
(page 20)

RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS
• Regulation of Gene Transcription and
Translation (page 16)
• Human, Mouse & Rat
(Sanger miRBase 14)

ChampionChIPTM PCR ARRAYS
• Analyze DNA-Protein (histone)
Interactions (page 19)

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Cell Cycle

Epithelial to Mesenchymal
Transition (EMT)

DNA Damage Signaling
Pathway

MAP Kinase Signaling
Pathway

Epithelial to Mesenchymal
Transition (EMT)

Neurogenesis and Neural
Stem Cell

EGF / PDGF Signaling
Pathway

NFκB Signaling Pathway

MAP Kinase Signaling
Pathway

PI3K-AKT Signaling
Pathway

p53 Signaling Pathway
Protein Phosphatases
PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway
TGFβ BMP Signaling
Pathway
Tumor Metastasis

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Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS

Cancer PathwayFinder

Cell Cycle

p53 Signaling Pathway

Protein Phosphatases
Signal Transduction
PathwayFinder
Transcription Factors
Ubiquitination Pathway

Wnt Signaling Pathway
Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

Tumor Suppressor Genes*

Tumor Suppressor Genes*

Cancer

Cancer

Cancer

Cancer

Cell Differentiation and
Development

Cell Differentiation and
Development

miFinderTM

Cell Differentiation and
Development

miFinderTM

miFinderTM

Genome v2.0*

Genome v2.0*

Oncogenes and Tumor
Suppressor Genes

Oncogenes and Tumor
Suppressor Genes

Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

(Signature & Complete Panels)

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(Signature & Complete Panels)

(Signature & Complete Panels)

Genome v2.0*

(Signature & Complete Panels)

miFinderTM
Genome v2.0*

Oncogenes and Tumor
Suppressor Genes

T Helper Cell Differentiation
CYTOKINES /
INFLAMMATION

NEUROSCIENCE

STEM CELL /
SIGNAL
TRANSDUCTION DEVELOPMENT

Angiogenic Growth Factors
& Angiogenesis Inhibitors

Alzheimer's Disease

cAMP / Ca2+ Signaling
PathwayFinderTM

Dendritic and Antigen
Presenting Cell

Cancer Drug Resistance
and Metabolism

Inflammatory Cytokines
and Receptors

Atherosclerosis

Embryonic Stem Cells

Embryonic Stem Cells

Cancer PathwayFinderTM

Inflammatory Response
and Autoimmunity

Common Cytokine

GPCR Signaling
PathwayFinder

EGF / PDGF Signaling
Pathway

Hedgehog Signaling
Pathway

DNA Damage Signaling
Pathway

Embryonic Stem Cells

Heat Shock Proteins

Endothelial Cell Biology

Hedgehog Signaling
Pathway

Hematopoietic Stem Cells
and Hematopoiesis

Drug Metabolism

Interferon and Receptor

Chemokines & Receptors
Common Cytokine

Interferon α, β Response
JAK / STAT Signaling
Pathway
NFκB Signaling Pathway
T Cell Anergy & Immune
Tolerance
T-cell and B-cell Activation
TGFβ BMP Signaling
Pathway
Th17 for Autoimmunity and
Inflammation
Th1-Th2-Th3
Toll-Like Receptor
Signaling Pathway

ECM /
ADHESION

Chemokines and Receptors

Extracellular Matrix and
Adhesion Molecules

Apoptosis

Hypoxia Signaling Pathway

GPCR Signaling
PathwayFinderTM
Hedgehog Signaling
Pathway

Homeobox (HOX) Genes

Mesenchymal Stem Cell

MAP Kinase Signaling
Pathway

Neurogenesis and Neural
Stem Cell

Mesenchymal Stem Cell

Neuroscience Ion Channels
and Transporters

Osteogenesis
TGFβ BMP Signaling
Pathway
Tumor Metastasis
TNF Ligand and Receptor

Neurotransmitter Receptors
and Regulators
Neurotrophin and
Receptors
Nitric Oxide Signaling
Pathway
Notch Signaling Pathway

Hepatotoxicology

Notch Signaling Pathway

Nuclear Receptors and
Coregulators

GPCR Signaling
PathwayFinder

Neurotrophin & Receptors

NFκB Signaling Pathway

NFκB Signaling Pathway

Drug Transporters

Neurogenesis and Neural
Stem Cell

MAP Kinase Signaling
Pathway

Drug Metabolism:
Phase II Enzymes

Mesenchymal Stem Cell

JAK / STAT Signaling
Pathway

Drug Metabolism:
Phase I Enzymes

Lipoprotein Signaling and
Cholesterol Metabolism

Insulin Signaling Pathway

Glycosylation

Lipoprotein Signaling &
Cholesterol Metabolism

Osteogenesis

PI3K-AKT Signaling
Pathway

Stem Cell Signaling
T-cell and B-cell Activation

Signal Transduction
PathwayFinder

Terminal Differentiation
Marker

TGFβ BMP Signaling
Pathway
Transcription Factors

Inflammatory Response
T Cell Activation
Cytokine Production

Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

Inflammatory Response

(Signature & Complete Panels)

Cancer

Genome v2.0

miFinder

Immunopathology

Breast, Colon, Gastric,
Liver, Lung, & Prostate
Cancer

Stem Cell Transcription
Factors

(Signature & Complete Panels)

Homeobox* (HOX)
Polycomb* (PcG)

Mitochondria
Nephrotoxicity
Oxidative Stress and
Antioxidant Defense
Stress and Toxicity
PathwayFinder
Inflammatory Response
T Cell Activation
Cytokine Production

Cancer

Cancer

miFinderTM

Genome v2.0*

Cell Differentiation and
Development

Cell Differentiation and
Development

Genome v2.0*

miFinderTM

miFinderTM

Genome v2.0*

Genome v2.0*

Oncogenes and Tumor
Suppressor Genes

Stem Cell Transcription
Factors

Genome v2.0*

TM

Inflammation

T Helper Cell Differentiation

Wnt Signaling Pathway

Molecular Toxicology 384HT

miFinderTM

miFinderTM

Inflammatory Response

TGFβ BMP Signaling
Pathway

Wnt Signaling Pathway

TNF Ligand and Receptor

TOXICOLOGY /
DRUG ADME

Stem Cell Transcription
Factors

Inflammatory Response
T Helper Cell Differentiation

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RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS

Simultaneous Detection of Genome-Wide or Pathway-Focused miRNA
How miRNA PCR ARRAYS Work
As Easy as a Real-time PCR Experiment

MicroRNAs are endogenous single-stranded RNA molecules 19-25 nucleotides in
length, synthesized in a regulated manner from larger RNA molecules. Many
miRNA sequences have been found in a variety of species [miRBase Release 14:
>760 miRNAs in humans, >575 in mice, and >370 in rats].

1. Convert miRNA to cDNA via Universal Tailing
and Reverse Transcription.
miRNA
Sample 1

Why Use SABiosciences miRNA PCR ARRAYS?

miRNA
Sample2
miRNA

5’

Identification of miRNAs that potentially regulate your genes of interest is
possible with our powerful yet simple bioinformatic algorithm at:

www.SABiosciences.com/miRNAsearch.php
3.

Functional Studies:
The function of individual miRNAs can be identified via miRNA over expression or suppression of miRNA function.

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1 hr

Universal Priming

AAAAAA

5’

TTTTTT

Universal RT
Primer

Reverse Transcription

AAAAAA

cDNA

5’

TTTTTT

2 hr

cDNA

5’

TTTTTT

3’

qPCR using miRNASpecific Primer and
Universal qPCR Primer

4. Data Analysis.

Specificity
120

Single Nucleotide Mismatch Specificity
Targeted Template

80

72.2

20
0

0.54

hsa-miR-99a

0.07

hsa-miR-100

miR-99a
miR-100

hsa-miR-99a

21.76

O F
F

40

O T R E
N A G T

60

SABiosciences Assay

B

Off-Target Template

100

O F T R E
F
A G T

A

Expression Analysis:

Bioinformatic Prediction:

Polyadenylation

3’

3. Run in Your Real-Time PCR Instrument.

The best technology for determining the expression of miRNA is the
SABiosciences miRNA PCR Array System.

2.

5’
3’

O T R E
N A G T

1.

Analyze 96 - 384
miRNAs in Each
PCR Array

O T R E
N A G T

MicroRNA represents a new layer of regulation in endogenous gene transcription
and translation. Since there are hundreds of miRNAs in each species, with each
miRNA potentially having hundreds of targets, the majority of genes may be
subject to regulation by one or more miRNAs. miRNAs are already being considered as cancer biomarkers, and their importance is being realized in a variety of
other research areas, such as differentiation, neurobiology and immunology.
There are three major ways to start studying miRNA:

AAAAAA

Poly(A) tail

2. Add cDNA to RT2 qPCR Master Mix.
Aliquot Mixture Across PCR Array.

Sensitivity: As little as 0.5 µg total RNA needed
Multi-Sequence Flexibility: Analyze up to 384 sequences simultaneously
Simplicity: As easy as a real-time PCR Array experiment

Why Study miRNA?

Single Tube
Reaction

5’
3’

2

The RT miRNA PCR Array accurately analyzes the expression of up to 96 or 384
microRNA sequences simultaneously on ANY real-time PCR instrument. SABiosciences' patent-pending miRNA technology integrates a universal-tailing and
reverse transcription reaction specific for miRNA with accurate expression level
measurement of distinct miRNA sequences that may differ by a single nucleotide
base. RT2 miRNA PCR Arrays are the most specific and sensitive technology for
analyzing genome-wide miRNA expression.

3’

5’

Relative Detection [% Correct]

Detecting every miRNA across the entire genome in a specific and sensitive way
is a very technologically challenging task. Many miRNA family members and
otherwise distinct miRNA species have very similar sequences. Moreover, other
RNA species such as snRNA, tRNA, mRNA, and rRNA can cause non-specific
amplification, making the specific analysis of mature miRNA even more problematic. SABiosciences' proprietary miRNA detection technologies enable uniformly
high PCR amplification efficiencies, allowing simultaneous detection of miRNA
under uniform cycling conditions.

O T R E
N A G T

What are miRNAs?

hsa-miR-100

Competitor Assay

AACCCGUAGAUCCGAUCUUGUG
AACCCGUAGAUCCGAACUUGUG

Figure 1: miRNA qPCR Assays Distinguish Single Nucleotide Mismatches. RT2 miRNA
PCR Assays and a competitor’s assays for miR-99a and miR-100 were used to detect both corresponding
synthetic templates, whose sequences differ by only one nucleotide (B). Relative detection of the
off-target template is calculated as a percentage of the correct template detection (A). RT2 miRNA PCR
Assays’ proprietary primer design specifically discriminates closely related sequences better than
competing assays.
QIAGEN® miRNeasy Kits

Purification of Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples
A

What Are miRNeasy Kits?
miRNeasy Kits are a special adaptation of proven RNeasy technology, allowing
purification of total RNA longer than approximately 18 nucleotides. The purified
RNA includes large RNAs, such as mRNA and rRNA, as well as small RNAs, such
as microRNA (miRNA), Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA), small nucleolar RNA
(snoRNA), and small nuclear RNA (snRNA).

High-throughput

Ct Value

32

Why Use miRNeasy Kits?

Threshold Cycles

25

22

12

1x107

1x106

1x103

1x102

2 µg

200 ng

Low-throughput
32

Ct Value

Consistent Results

1x104

1x105

Cell Number

B

The miRNeasy Mini Kit and miRNeasy 96 Kit allow efficient purification of
miRNA from all types of cells and tissues. Effective lysis, even with difficult-tolyse tissues, and removal of contaminants by organic-phase extraction is
®
achieved using QIAzol Lysis Reagent. RNA is then purified in spin-column
format (miRNeasy Mini Kit) or in 96-well format (miRNeasy 96 Kit).

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Copurification of large and small RNAs allows real-time RT-PCR detection of both
mRNA and miRNA using, for example, the miScript PCR System and RT2 Profiler
PCR Arrays. For certain applications where large RNAs need to be removed,
supplementary protocols are available for purification of an RNA fraction rich in
small RNAs.

How Do miRNeasy Kits Work?

Copurification
miRNA-enriched Fraction

Copurification
miRNA-enriched Fraction

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22

17

QIAcube
Manual

12

20

20 mg

2 mg

200 µg

20 µg

Amount of Tissue
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Figure 2. Effective Purification from a Range of Starting Amounts. Total RNA was
purified from [A] 102–107 Jurkat cells using the miRNeasy 96 Kit or [B] a dilution series of rat lung tissue
homogenate from 20 mg to 200 ng using the miRNeasy Mini Kit. miRNA-enriched fractions (<200
nucleotides) were also isolated from the same samples. Purified RNA was used as a template in
quantitative, real-time RT-PCR assays for the miRNA miR-16.

10
5
0

miR-16

miR-25

Figure 1. Reliable miRNA Detection. Rat kidney (25 mg) was stabilized in RNAlater RNA
Stabilization Reagent and disrupted using the TissueLyser II. Total RNA (with miRNA) was purified using
the miRNeasy Mini Kit, either manually or on the QIAcube®. Real-time RT-PCR using the miScript PCR
System was carried out to detect miR-16 and miR-25.

miRNeasy Mini Kit
The miRNeasy Mini Kit enables purification of total RNA
which includes RNA from approximately 18 nucleotides (nt)
upwards from all types of animal tissues and cells, including
difficult-to-lyse tissues. The miRNeasy Mini Kit is used for
low-throughput RNA purification using spin columns.

QIAGEN miRNeasy Kits*
Product
miRNeasy Mini Kit (50)
For purification of RNA, including miRNA,
from cells and tissues

217004

miRNeasy 96 Kit (4)
For purification of RNA, including miRNA,
from cells and tissues in 96-well format

217061

* See also page 22 for stabilization and purification of RNA, including miRNA, from blood.
2

for for details on the RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit that also recovers miRNA.

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ChampionChIP qPCR System
TM

40%
35%
30%
25%

The ChampionChIP One-Day Kit simplifies the usual two- to five-day ChIP protocol down to a manageable six to eight hours. Its crosslink reversal step is much
faster and less tedious than conventional methods, and its DNA purification step
yields a larger quantity and higher quality ChIP DNA than other one-day kits.

20%
15%
10%
5%
0%

CDKN1A Gene Region (kb Relative to TSS)
ChampionChIP antibodies for modified histones (H3Ac, H3K4me2, H3K27me3) or control IgG were used
for precipitating chromatin from one million HeLa cells. Each ChIP DNA fraction was analyzed with a
ChampionChIP Tiling Array representing 30 one-kb tile intervals across the genomic sequence of the
CDKN1A gene. The results obtained from three independent experiments are consistent with active
transcription of the CDKN1A gene.

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30 min
30 min
40 min

Optional: Quickly Evaluate Fragmentation Size

2. Immunoprecipitation
Pre-Clear
Anti-TF or -Histone Antibody & Control IgG
Save
Input
Protein A Beads
Fraction
Wash
3. ChIP and Input Fraction DNA Isolation
Reverse Cross-Linking and Elution
DNA Spin-Column Purification
B. Real-Time PCR
C. Data Analysis (ChIP PCR Array Analysis Software)

50 min
1-2 hr
1 hr
30 min
30 min
10 min
2 hr
15 min

Fold Change

7
A. Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP)
1. ChIP-Ready Chromatin Preparation
Fix and Harvest Cells
Sonicate Chromatin

6
5
4

The ChampionChIP System includes a simplified high-performance One-Day ChIP Kit, ChIP-Grade
Antibodies, real-time PCR primers, and a FREE ChIP PCR Array Data Analysis Suite.

Percent of DNA Input [%]

Euchromatin and Heterochromatin Markers
H3K4me2
H3K27me3
H3K9me3
Control IgG

6
4
2
0

A549
HepG2
PC3

0

p53 Binding

CDKN1A

mRNA Expression

Figure 4: Treatment with 5-Fluorouracil Increases CDKN1A Gene Expression and p53
Binding in Cell Lines Expressing Wild-Type But Not Mutant p53. Triplicate samples from

A549, HepG2, and PC3 cells were treated with 5-FU (300 µM, 6 h), and either subjected to ChIP with an
anti-p53 antibody followed by qPCR analysis of the CDKN1A-2kb p53 binding site, or harvested for RNA
to analyze CDKN1A expression by real-time RT-PCR. The results of both assays are expressed as the
fold-increase upon 5-FU treatment.

ChampionChIP qPCR System
Catalog #

Human

Mouse

ChampionChIP PCR Arrays
Stem Cell Transcription Genes
Oncogene & Tumor Suppressor Genes
T Helper Cell Differentiation
Inflammatory Responses
ChampionChIP One-Day Kit
ChampionChIP Antibody Kits
Human RNA Polymerase II, p53
Histones (H3Ac, H4Ac, H3Kme2, etc.)

330454
330454
330454
330454
330454
334471

GH-501
GH-502
GH-503
GH-504
GA-101

GM-501
GM-502
GM-503
GM-504
GA-101

334481

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ChampionChIP qPCR Primers

High Specificity

8

Transcription Factor Binding and mRNA Expression Analysis

3
2
1

Figure 1: The Entire ChampionChIP System Protocol Can Be Completed in a Single Day.

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H3Ac
H3K4me2
H3K27me3
Control IgG

Figure 3: Differential Histone Modification Tiling Across the Sequence of Any Gene.

How the ChampionChIPTM System Works

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Differential Histone Modification Across Any Gene

+10
+9
+8
+7
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
-11
-12
-13
-14
-15
-16
-17
-18
-19
-20

The ChampionChIPTM System provides the first complete platform for the analysis
of in vivo protein-DNA interactions using Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP)
and real-time PCR (qPCR) detection. With validated high-quality ChIP-grade
antibodies and PCR primers for any genes’ promoter region, a simple and robust
one-day preparation assay quickly delivers reliable and biologically relevant
results. ChIP qPCR is a powerful and versatile method for the analysis of chromatin DNA bound by transcription factors, co-regulators, modified histones, chromatin remodeling proteins, or other nuclear factors from live cells. However, the
tedious process and variable results have limited many researchers’ ability to
adopt this technique to study dynamic protein-DNA interactions in native
chromatin environments. The ChampionChIPTM System, yields the most reliable
ChIP assay results with qPCR precision in just a single day.

Percent of DNA Input [%]

Reliable Chromatin IP with Real-Time PCR Precision Achieved in Only ONE DAY!

334001

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Custom ChampionChIP qPCR Arrays

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Product

Any Promoter Region for Human, Mouse or Rat

ALDOA

MYO-D

Genomic Loci

SAT2

TF Binding Sites or Promoter Tiling

330520
RT SYBR Green w/ ROX Master Mix
2
330510
RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein Master Mix
2
330500
RT SYBR Green Only Master Mix
ChampionChIP PCR Array Data Analysis Software
2

Figure 2. The ChampionChIP System Readily and Correctly Identifies Different Euchromatin and Heterochromatin Loci. ChampionChIP antibodies against modified histones (H3K4me2,
H3K27me3, H3K9me3) or control IgG were used for precipitating chromatin from HeLa cells. Each ChIP
DNA fraction was analyzed by real-time PCR using primers specific for the ALDOA, MYO-D, and SAT2
loci to calculate percentages of co-precipitating DNA relative to input.

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Methyl-Profiler PCR ARRAY System
TM

Simple, Fast and Reliable DNA Methylation Analysis
The Methyl-ProfilerTM DNA Methylation PCR Array System is an innovative technology enabling fast and accurate detection of DNA methylation status at CpG
islands. This technology complements the bisulfite-based methods with simple
and simultaneous selective restriction digests of either methylated or unmethylated DNA, and takes advantage of the quantitative power of real-time PCR. The
PCR Array format reveals the DNA methylation status of gene panels related to
diseases or pathways. The individual primer pairs allow analysis of the DNA
methylation status of any human or mouse gene. The reliability and simplicity of
the procedure makes this technology ideal for profiling DNA methylation and
biomarkers of stem cell growth and differentiation, cancer, and other human
diseases.

How DNA Methylation PCR ARRAYS Work
1. DNA Digestion.

Mix DNA +
Digestion Buffer
Split into 4 Fractions

Why Use the Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System?
Simple, Fast and Reliable:

No bisulfite conversion and ready-to-use.

Disease- or Pathway-Focused Gene Sets:

Simultaneously detect DNA methylation of 24 or 96 genes.

Genome-wide Coverage:

Primers to detect methylation of your favorite genes.
The Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System relies on the differential cleavage of
target sequences by two different restriction endonucleases whose activities
require either the presence or absence of methylated cytosines in their respective recognition sequences. As real-time PCR quantifies the relative amount of
intact DNA remaining after each enzyme digestion, the methylation status of
individual genes and the methylation profile across a gene panel are reliably and
easily calculated. The high yield of DNA from the restriction digests and PCR
amplification allow the analysis of smaller, more heterogeneous samples.

Results Comparable to Bisulfite Sequencing
Add Enzyme:

Mock

Sensitive

Dependent

Methylation Sensitive

-

+

-

+

Methylation Dependent

-

-

+

+

37 C (6 hr - overnight)
RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix
2

®

Mock
Sensitive
Dependent
Double
% Total Input DNA

Hypermethylated
Intermediately Methylated
Unmethylated

Gene 1

Gene 2

Gene 3

Gene 4

Gene 5

Gene 6

The human genome contains many long hypermethylated stretches of CpG
dinucleotide-rich sequences. In this sea of CpG methylation, unmethylated
CpG-rich sequences, known as “CpG islands”, are found in the promoters of most
transcriptionally active genes. These normal patterns of DNA methylation are
perturbed in cancer cells, where specific tumor suppressor genes (TSG) become
hypermethylated, causing their expression to be silenced. Since every tumor type
has a unique “methylation profile”, or panel of hypermethylated genes, the
analysis of TSG hypermethylation has become very important for basic cancer
research, clinical diagnostics, and therapeutic applications.
The Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System fulfills the need to rapidly and simultaneously determine the methylation status of more genes in more samples in a
higher-throughput fashion. The current time- and labor-intensive methodologies
require bisulfite conversion of unmethylated cytosines to uracil followed by
either sequence analysis or PCR using primers sensitive to the resulting base
conversion. Bisulfite conversion is not only tedious but is also inefficient and
damages DNA. The resulting low yields of DNA make bisulfite-based methods
unsuitable for the analysis of small samples.

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Hypermethylated
Intermediately Methylated
Unmethylated

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

3. Data Analysis.
100
80
60
40
20
0

Percent of Input DNA [%]

Double

o

2. Real-Time PCR.

100

Bisulfite
Sequencing

MethylProfiler

MCF7

Bisulfite
Sequencing

MethylProfiler

SKBR3

Bisulfite
Sequencing

MethylProfiler

MDA-MB-231

Figure 1: Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays Yield Results Consistent with Bisulfite Sequencing.
The methylation status of the cadherin 1 gene (CDH1) was determined using bisulfite sequencing and
Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays in three breast cancer cell lines known to have very different CDH1
methylation patterns.

To validate the accuracy of the Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System, its results were
compared with those generated by bisulfite sequencing, the gold standard for
DNA methylation analysis. The methylation status for both the CDH1 (Figure 1)
and CDH13 (data not shown) genes observed in three different breast cancer cell
lines by the two methods match very closely. Real-time PCR characterization of
methylation-dependent and methylation-sensitive restriction enzyme digestions
directly quantifies unmethylated and hypermethylated genomic DNA, respectively. The results indicate that the sensitivity and specificity of the MethylProfiler PCR Array System rivals bisulfite sequencing, suggesting that it can
provide an alternative to more tedious bisulfite PCR analysis methods.
Make your DNA Methylation analysis as quick and painless as possible with the
Methyl-Profiler DNA Methylation PCR System and EXCEL-based data analysis.

Download our FREE EXCEL Data Analysis Software:

www.SABiosciences.com/dna_methylation.php
Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System

PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0
Novel Breast Cancer Biomarker Discovery

100
Hypermethylated
Intermediately Methylated
Unmethylated

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

100

93.75

87.5

75

50

33.33

12.5

6.25

0

and normal blood genomic DNA (encoding hypermethylated and unmethylated HIC1, respectively) were
mixed in different ratios. Using Human HIC1 Methyl-Profiler qPCR Primers, the percentage of hypermethylated HIC1 relative to total promoter DNA in each mixture was detectable down to 6.25 percent.

Primary tumors are typically very heterogeneous, containing a mixture of both
cancerous and noncancerous cells. Therefore, reliable tumor characterization
requires detecting smaller amounts of hypermethylated DNA diluted in an
unmethylated background. Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays have the sensitivity
required to detect hypermethylated DNA from breast cancer cells even when
they represent only 6.25 % of the total cell population (Figure 2).

Applications
MLH1
ATM
APC
CHFR
CAV1
CRBP1
FHIT
BRCA1
CDKN2A
CDKN1A
SFN
p14ARF
PYCARD
GADD45A
ZMYND10
GSTP1
CDH1
CALCA
MGMT
ABCB1
CDH13
WT1
p73
HIC1

% Hypermethylated DNA

30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
>80%

Blood

MCF7

SKBR3

24 Signature Breast Cancer Tumor Suppressor Genes

Breast Cancer Biomarker Validation

20%

20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%

Normal MDA- MDA- UACC812 MDA- SKBR3 SKBR3 MCF7 MCF7
MB-415 MB-231
MB-435

Figure 2: Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays Detect Hypermethylation in Heterogeneous
Samples Containing As Little As Five Percent Tumor DNA. SKBR3 breast cancer cell line

10%

10%

>80%

Percent SKBR3 Genomic DNA [%]

<10%

79 Transcription Factor Genes

<10%

90

% Hypermethylated DNA

Percent of Total Input DNA [%]

Sensitivity Comparable to Bisulfite Sequencing

MDA-MB-231

Cell Lines
Figure 3: Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays Validate Breast Cancer Gene Methylation
Status in Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Heat map comparison of the hypermethylation status of 24
genes in the genomic DNA of three breast cancer cell lines and blood genomic DNA as determined by
Human Breast Cancer Signature Panel DNA Methylation PCR Arrays.

To demonstrate that Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays can validate methylation
biomarkers, we first scanned published results to design a cataloged PCR Array
representing a signature panel of the 24 most frequently methylated genes in
human breast tumors. We then analyzed the methylation profile of this gene
panel in three different breast cancer cell lines (Figure 3). The results further
strengthen the correlation of these biomarkers with breast cancer.

Cell Lines
Figure 4: Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays Discover New Candidate Breast Cancer DNA
Methylation Biomarkers. Heat map comparison of the hypermethylation status of a panel of 79
transcription factor genes in six breast cancer cell lines and a normal epithelial cell line as determined
with Custom DNA Methylation PCR Arrays.

To demonstrate that Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays can also discover new biomarkers,
we arranged a custom array containing a panel of candidate transcription factor
genes, whose methylation status had not been previously associated with breast
cancer (Figure 4). We found that breast cancer cell lines also hypermethylate this
gene panel, potentially providing a new discovery source for cancer biomarkers.
The Methyl-Profiler DNA Methylation PCR Array System is ideally suited to
genomic DNA hypermethylation analysis for both basic research applications and
clinical biomarker development. The simple two-step procedure is considerably
faster and easier than current bisulfite sequencing and bisulfite PCR methods,
and yields closely matching results with equivalent sensitivity.
Methyl-Profiler

TM

DNA Methylation PCR ARRAYS

Product*
Breast Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer
Human Stem Cell Transcription Factors
Inflammatory Response
T Cell Activation
Cytokine Production
Tumor Suppressor Genes (TSG)
Homeobox Genes (HOX)
Polycomb Genes (PcG)
Custom Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays

Catalog #

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Purification of Total DNA from Cells, Tissues & Blood

What Are DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits?
DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits provide fast and easy silica-based DNA purification
in convenient spin-column and 96-well-plate formats. Most samples can be
directly lysed with proteinase K, eliminating the need for mechanical disruption
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provide reproducible purification of high-quality DNA for life science, genotyping,
and veterinary pathogen research applications.

Why Use DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits?
DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits simplify purification of DNA from a wide range of
sample types, including animal species commonly encountered in life science,
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samples.

Typical Yields Using DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits
Source

Amount

DNA [µg]

Mammalian Blood
Bird Blood
HeLa Cells
Liver
Brain
Kidney
Spleen
Mouse Tail
Rat Tail
Pig Ear
Horse Hair
Fish Fin
Fish Spawn (mackerel)

100 µL
5 µL
2 x 106
25 mg
25 mg
25 mg
10 mg
1.2 cm (tip)
0.6 cm (tip)
25 mg
10 hairs
20 mg
10 mg

3-6
9-40
15-25
10-30
15-30
15-30
5-30
10-25
20-40
10-30
2-4
10-20
5-10

QIAGEN DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits

How Do DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits Work?

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DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits use reliable silica-membrane technology, in
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alcohol precipitation.

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DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit (12) 12 x 96 DNA minipreps
DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit (250) 250 DNA minipreps
DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit (50) 50 DNA minipreps

QIAGEN® QIAamp® DNA Mini Kits

Purification of Genomic, Mitochondrial, Bacterial, Parasitic, or Viral DNA

What are QIAamp DNA Mini Kits?
QIAamp DNA Mini Kits provide silica-membrane-based nucleic acid purification
from tissues, swabs, CSF, blood, body fluids, or washed cells from urine. The
spin-column procedure does not require mechanical homogenization, so total
hands-on preparation time is only 20 minutes.

Why use QIAamp DNA Mini Kits?
QIAamp DNA technology yields genomic, mitochondrial, bacterial, parasite, or viral
DNA from human tissue samples ready to use in PCR and blotting procedures.
DNA purified using the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit is sized up to 50 kb. DNA of this
length denatures completely and has the highest amplification efficiency.

How do QIAamp DNA Mini Kits work?
QIAamp DNA Mini Kits use fast spin-column or vacuum procedures. No phenolchloroform extraction is required. DNA binds specifically to the QIAamp silica-gel
membrane while contaminants pass through. PCR inhibitors such as divalent
cations and proteins are completely removed in two efficient wash steps, leaving
purified DNA to be eluted in either water or a buffer provided with the kit.

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Typical Yields Using QIAamp DNA Mini Kits
Sample
Blood
Buffy Coat
Cells
Liver
Brain
Lung
Heart
Kidney
Spleen

Amount

Total Nucleic Acids [µg]*

DNA [µg]†

200 µL
200 µL
107
25 mg
25 mg
25 mg
25 mg
25 mg
10 mg

4-12
25-50
40-60
60-115
35-60
25-45
15-40
40-85
25-45

4-12
25-50
30-40
10-30
15-30
5-10
5-10
15-30
5-30

* Nucleic acids obtained without RNase treatment.
† DNA obtained with RNase treatment.
QIAGEN QIAamp DNA Mini Kits
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QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (250) For 250 DNA preps

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QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (50) For 50 DNA preps

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PreAnalytiX® PAXgene® DNA System

Collection & Stabilization of Blood or Tissue Samples & Subsequent DNA Purification

What Is the PAXgene DNA System?

A

For blood, the PAXgene Blood DNA System is an integrated and standardized
system for collection and stabilization of whole blood specimens and subsequent
purification of genomic DNA. The system uses PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes for
blood collection and stabilization, and the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit for
subsequent DNA purification. For tissue, the PAXgene Tissue DNA System
enables molecular and traditional pathology testing from the same specimen,
providing a superior alternative to traditional tissue fixation methods. PAXgene
Tissue Containers are used for collection, stabilization, and storage of tissue
specimens, while preserving tissue morphology. The PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit
allows subsequent purification of DNA.

Why Use the PAXgene DNA System?
The PAXgene Blood DNA System provides blood collection and purification in one
system, easy sample transport after collection, and high-quality,
high-molecular–weight DNA. The PAXgene Tissue DNA System provides an
integrated system for fixation, stabilization, and purification. It both preserves
tissue morphology and provides high-quality DNA.

How Does the PAXgene DNA System Work?
PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes are used for collection under vacuum of 8.5 mL whole
blood. These tubes contain a proprietary blend of reagents that both prevents
blood coagulation and stabilizes white blood cells. For DNA isolation, the blood
is transferred to processing tubes filled with cell lysis buffer and the solution is
mixed to lyse red and white blood cells. Cell nuclei and mitochondria are pelleted
by centrifugation, washed, and resuspended in digestion buffer. Protein contaminants are removed by incubation with a protease. DNA is precipitated in
isopropanol, washed in 70% ethanol, dried, and resuspended in resuspension
buffer. For tissue, samples are placed into PAXgene Tissue Containers. These
are dual-chamber containers prefilled with 2 reagents: PAXgene Tissue Fix which
rapidly penetrates and fixes the tissue and PAXgene Tissue Stabilizer which
stops fixation and stabilizes tissue. DNA purification is performed using the
PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit which uses silica-based technology in a spin-column
format.

M

M

48.5 kb

B

M

M

145.5 kb

48.5 kb

Figure 1. High Quality and High Molecular Weight of Genomic DNA.

Genomic DNA
was isolated from 8 blood donors using the PAXgene Blood DNA System. [A] Agarose gel analysis;
[B] pulsed-field gel electrophoresis for enhanced separation of high-molecular–weight genomic DNA;
[M] markers.

PreAnalytiX PAXgene DNA Kits
Product

Catalog #

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PAXgene Tissue Containers (10)
For 10 tissue samples

PAXgene Tissue Containers are dual-cavity containers prefilled with 2 reagents.
PAXgene Tissue Fix rapidly penetrates and fixes the tissue, preserving tissue
morphology. Fixation is comparable to formalin fixation, but without the destructive
nucleic acid crosslinking and degradation. After fixation, the tissue is transferred to
PAXgene Tissue Stabilizer in the same container. Nucleic acids and morphology of the
sample are stable up to 7 days at room temperature, for longer periods at 2-8°C, or
even at -20°C. Stabilized samples can be embedded in paraffin for histological studies.
PAXgene Tissue Kits provide efficient subsequent purification of RNA, miRNA, and/or
DNA from the same sample.

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PAXgene Blood DNA Kit (25)
For 25 DNA preparations

PAXgene Tissue Containers

PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes (100)
For collection of 100 samples

765112

PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit (50)
For 50 DNA preparations

767134

PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes
The PAXgene Blood DNA system consists of PAXgene
Blood DNA Tubes, for blood collection and stabilization,
and the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit, for DNA purification in
a single-tube procedure.

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RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Publications
Selected Research Papers Citing RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS*

References Listed by Pathway-Focused PCR Arrays
ANGIOGENESIS

APPLICATION:
CANCER BIOLOGY

Brant KA, Fabisiak JP. Nickel and the microbial toxin, MALP-2, stimulate proangiogenic
mediators from human lung fibroblasts via a HIF-1alpha and COX-2-mediated pathway.
Toxicol Sci. 2009 Jan;107(1):227-37.
Liu Z, Kobayashi K, van Dinther M, van Heiningen SH, Valdimarsdottir G, van Laar T,
Scharpfenecker M, Lowik CW, Goumans MJ, Ten Dijke P, Pardali E. VEGF and inhibitors of
TGFbeta type-I receptor kinase synergistically promote J Cell Sci. 2009 Sep 15;122(Pt
18):3294-302.
McElroy MK, Kaushal S, Tran Cao HS, Moossa AR, Talamini MA, Hoffman RM, Bouvet M.
Upregulation of thrombospondin-1 and angiogenesis in an aggressive human Mol Cancer
Ther. 2009 Jul;8(7):1779-86.

APOPTOSIS
Bose RN, Maurmann L, Mishur RJ, Yasui L, Gupta S, Grayburn WS, Hofstetter H, Milton T.
Non-DNA-binding platinum anticancer agents: Cytotoxic activities of platinum-phosphato
complexes towards human ovarian cancer cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Nov
25;105(47):18314-9.
Uetani T, Nakayama H, Okayama H, Okura T, Higaki J, Inoue H, Higashiyama S. Insufficiency
of proHB-EGF shedding enhances hypoxic cell death in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts via the
activation of Caspase-3 and c-JUN N-terminal kinase. J Biol Chem. 2009 Feb 4.
Bok K, Prikhodko VG, Green KY, Sosnovtsev SV. Apoptosis in Murine Norovirus Infected
RAW264.7 Cells is Associated with Survivin Downregulation. J Virol. 2009 Feb 11.
Mhyre AJ, Marcondes AM, Spaulding EY, Deeg HJ. Stroma-dependent apoptosis in clonal
hematopoietic precursors correlates with expression of PYCARD. Blood. 2009 Jan
15;113(3):649-58.
Pru JK, Kaneko-Tarui T, Jurisicova A, Kashiwagi A, Selesniemi K, Tilly JL. Induction of
proapoptotic gene expression and recruitment of p53 herald ovarian Reprod Sci. 2009
Apr;16(4):347-56.

BREAST CANCER & ESTROGEN RECEPTOR SIGNALING
Cooper C, Guo J, Yan Y, Chooniedass-Kothari S, Hube F, Hamedani MK, Murphy LC, Myal Y,
Leygue E. Increasing the relative expression of endogenous non-coding Steroid Receptor
RNA Nucleic Acids Res. 2009 Jul;37(13):4518-31.
Adams BD, Cowee DM, White BA. The role of miR-206 in the epidermal growth factor (EGF)
induced repression of Mol Endocrinol. 2009 Aug;23(8):1215-30.
TM

CANCER PATHWAYFINDER

Gridley DS, Slater JM, Luo-Owen X, Rizvi A, Chapes SK, Stodieck LS, Ferguson VL, Pecaut
MJ. Spaceflight effects on T lymphocyte distribution, function and gene expression. J Appl
Physiol. 2009 Jan;106(1):194-202.
Das KK, Bajpai M, Kong Y, Liu J, Geng X, Das KM. Mesalamine suppresses the expression of
TC22, a novel tropomyosin isoform Mol Pharmacol. 2009 Jul;76(1):183-91.

* For a complete list of publications, please visit: www.SABiosciences.com/support_publication.php

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Figure: PIK3CA mRNA Expression in Multiple Lung Cancer Cell Lines. PIK3CA mRNA expression
was compared among cell lines having different features, such as PIK3CA alterations or mutations of
other genes involved in the EGFR signaling pathway. PIK3CA mRNA expression levels were expressed
relative to the mean levels in six HBEC cell lines. PIK3CA mRNA expression in PIK3CA gain or EGFR
mutant cell lines were significantly increased compared with that of wild-type cell lines. However,
PIK3CA mutant lines do not express increased mRNA levels. Horizonatal bars indicate mean values. The
Kruskal-Wallis test with Dunn’s multiple comparison test was used to determine significance.
Yamamoto, H., et al. Cancer Research 2008; 68: 6913-6921.

CELL CYCLE
Chen S, Sims GP, Chen XX, Gu YY, Chen S, Lipsky PE. Modulatory effects of
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 on human B cell differentiation. J Immunol. 2007 Aug
1;179(3):1634-47.
Lu SY, Sontag DP, Detillieux KA, Cattini PA. FGF-16 is released from neonatal cardiac
myocytes and alters growth-related signaling: a possible role in postnatal development.
Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2008 May;294(5):C1242-9.
Higgins S, Wong SH, Richner M, Rowe CL, Newgreen DF, Werther GA, Russo VC.
Fibroblast growth factor 2 reactivates G1 checkpoint in SK-N-MC cells via Endocrinology.
2009 Sep;150(9):4044-55.

CHEMOKINES & RECEPTORS
Miselis NR, Wu ZJ, Van Rooijen N, Kane AB Targeting tumor-associated macrophages in an
orthotopic murine model of diffuse malignant mesothelioma. Mol Cancer Ther. 2008
Apr;7(4):788-99.
Lim J, Derrick SC, Kolibab K, Yang AL, Porcelli S, Jacobs WR, Morris SL. Early pulmonary
cytokine and chemokine responses in mice immunized with three different vaccines against
Mycobacterium tuberculosis determined by PCR array. Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2009
Jan;16(1):122-6.
Fukami N, Ramachandran S, Saini D, Walter M, Chapman W, Patterson GA, Mohanakumar
T. Antibodies to MHC class I induce autoimmunity: role in the pathogenesis of chronic
rejection. J Immunol. 2009 Jan 1;182(1):309-18.
Cheung KP, Yang E, Goldrath AW. Memory-like CD8+ T cells generated during homeostatic
proliferation defer to J Immunol. 2009 Sep 1;183(5):3364-72.
Sundararaj KP, Samuvel DJ, Li Y, Sanders JJ, Lopes-Virella MF, Huang Y. Interleukin-6
released from fibroblasts is essential for up-regulation of matrix J Biol Chem. 2009 May
15;284(20):13714-24.
PUBLICATIONS: PCR ARRAYS

COMMON CYTOKINES
Silver RF, Walrath J, Lee H, Jacobson BA, Horton H, Bowman MR, Nocka K, Sypek JP.
Human Alveolar Macrophage Gene Responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Strains
H37Ra and H37Rv. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2008 Sep 11.

Nacu N, Luzina IG, Highsmith K, Lockatell V, Pochetuhen K, Cooper ZA, Gillmeister MP, Todd
NW, Atamas SP Macrophages produce TGF-beta-induced (beta-ig-h3) following ingestion
of apoptotic cells and regulate MMP14 levels and collagen turnover in fibroblasts J
Immunol. 2008 Apr 1;180(7):5036-44.

Campeau PM, Rafei M, Boivin MN, Sun Y, Grabowski GA, Galipeau J. Characterization of
Gaucher disease bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells reveals Blood. 2009 Oct
8;114(15):3181-90.

Shinoda Y, Ogata N, Higashikawa A, Manabe I, Shindo T, Yamada T, Kugimiya F, Ikeda T,
Kawamura N, Kawasaki Y, Tsushima K, Takeda N, Nagai R, Hoshi K, Nakamura K, Chung UI,
Kawaguchi H. Kruppel-like factor 5 causes cartilage degradation through transactivation of
matrix metalloproteinase 9. J Biol Chem. 2008 Jul 10.

Myskiw C, Arsenio J, van Bruggen R, Deschambault Y, Cao J. Vaccinia virus E3 suppresses
expression of diverse cytokines through inhibition J Virol. 2009 Jul;83(13):6757-68.

Lucio-Eterovic AK, Piao Y, de Groot JF. Mediators of glioblastoma resistance and invasion during
antivascular endothelial Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Jul 15;15(14):4589-99.

CUSTOM PCR ARRAYS

Kuhn AR, Schlauch K, Lao R, Halayko AJ, Gerthoffer WT, Singer CA. MicroRNA Expression in
Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells: Role of miR-25 in Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2009 Jun 18.

Huang J, Chen K, Huang J, Gong W, Dunlop NM, Howard OM, Bian X, Gao Y, Wang JM.
Regulation of the leucocyte chemoattractant receptor FPR in glioblastoma cells by cell
differentiation. Carcinogenesis. 2009 Feb;30(2):348-55.

ENDOTHELIAL CELL BIOLOGY

Chahrour M, Jung SY, Shaw C, Zhou X, Wong ST, Qin J, Zoghbi HY. MeCP2, a Key Contributor to Neurological Disease, Activates and Represses Transcription Science. 2008 May
30;320(5880):1224-9.
Peduto L, Dulauroy S, Lochner M, Spath GF, Morales MA, Cumano A, Eberl G. Inflammation
recapitulates the ontogeny of lymphoid stromal cells. J Immunol. 2009 May 1;182(9):5789-99.
Ianzini F, Kosmacek EA, Nelson ES, Napoli E, Erenpreisa J, Kalejs M, Mackey MA.
Activation of meiosis-specific genes is associated with depolyploidization of Cancer Res.
2009 Mar 15;69(6):2296-304.
Schreiber TH, Deyev VV, Rosenblatt JD, Podack ER. Tumor-induced suppression of CTL expansion
and subjugation by gp96-Ig Cancer Res. 2009 Mar 1;69(5):2026-33.
DiMeo TA, Anderson K, Phadke P, Fan C, Perou CM, Naber S, Kuperwasser C. A novel lung
metastasis signature links Wnt signaling with cancer cell Cancer Res. 2009 Jul
1;69(13):5364-73.

DNA DAMAGE
Hoffman AE, Zheng T, Ba Y, Zhu Y. The circadian gene NPAS2, a putative tumor suppressor,
is involved in DNA damage response. Mol Cancer Res. 2008 Sep;6(9):1461-8.
Chesnokova V, Wong C, Zonis S, Gruszka A, Wawrowsky K, Ren SG, Benshlomo A, Yu R.
Diminished pancreatic {beta} cell mass in securin-null mice is caused by {beta} cell
apoptosis and senescence. Endocrinology. 2009 Feb 12.

Li Z, Suzuki Y, Huang M, Cao F, Xie X, Connolly AJ, Yang PC, Wu JC Comparison of Reporter
Gene and Iron Particle Labeling for Tracking Fate of Human Embryonic Stem Cells and
Differentiated Endothelial Cells in Living Subjects. Stem Cells. 2008 Apr;26(4):864-73.
Asada S, Takahashi T, Isodono K, Adachi A, Imoto H, Ogata T, Ueyama T, Matsubara H, Oh H.
Downregulation of Dicer expression by serum withdrawal sensitizes human endothelial cells
to apoptosis. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Dec;295(6):H2512-21.

GROWTH FACTORS
Stirling DP, Liu S, Kubes P, Yong VW Depletion of Ly6G/Gr-1 leukocytes after spinal cord
injury in mice alters wound healing and worsens neurological outcome. J Neurosci. 2009
Jan 21;29(3):753-64.

HYPOXIA SIGNALING
Wendler CC, Amatya S, McClaskey C, Ghatpande S, Fredholm BB, Rivkees SA. A1
adenosine receptors play an essential role in protecting the embryo against hypoxia. Proc
Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Jun 5;104(23):9697-702.
Mueller BR, Bale TL. Sex-specific programming of offspring emotionality after stress early
in pregnancy. J Neurosci. 2008 Sep 3;28(36):9055-65.

APPLICATION:
INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES & RECEPTORS

Santisteban M, Reiman JM, Asiedu MK, Behrens MD, Nassar A, Kalli KR, Haluska P, Ingle
JN, Hartmann LC, Manjili MH, Radisky DC, Ferrone S, Knutson KL. Immune-induced
epithelial to mesenchymal transition in vivo generates breast Cancer Res. 2009 Apr
1;69(7):2887-95.

DRUG METABOLISM: PHASE I ENZYMES
Ning B, Dial S, Sun Y, Wang J, Yang J, Guo L Systematic and simultaneous gene profiling of
84 drug-metabolizing genes in primary human hepatocytes J Biomol Screen. 2008
Mar;13(3):194-201.

EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX & ADHESION MOLECULES
Johansen LD, Naumanen T, Knudsen A, Westerlund N, Gromova I, Junttila M, Nielsen C,
Bottzauw T, Tolkovsky A, Westermarck J, Coffey ET, Jaattela M, Kallunki T. IKAP localizes to
membrane ruffles with filamin A and regulates actin cytoskeleton organization and cell
migration. J Cell Sci. 2008 Mar 15;121(Pt 6):854-64.

Figure: Lineage-dependent Differences in Expression of Treg Functional Genes. Quantitative
PCR analysis of selected genes related to Treg function in CD4+CD25+ cells from Mossi, Fulani, and
European donors infected with Plasmodium falciparum (malaria). CD4+CD25+ cells were isolated from 12
Mossi (red bars) and 12 Fulani (blue bars) donors included in the study and 10 European donors (gray
bars), and lysed to obtain total RNA. Equal amounts of RNA (50 ng) from each donor were reverse-transscribed and amplified in duplicate in RT2 Custom PCR Arrays to simultaneously examine the mRNA levels
of nine selected genes related to Treg activity using PPIA, GAPDH, and ACTB as housekeeping genes
(HKG). Data was normalized to the mean values of the HKG, and a relative amount of RNA was
calculated using the 2-∆C method.
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Torcia MG, Santarlasci V,. et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Jan 15;105:646-651.

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Pcrhandbook ver4

  • 1. PCR ARRAY . GUIDE v4 0 The Complete Technical Reference to PCR ARRAYS Cancer Cytokines Biomarkers ECM & Adhesion Oxidative Stress Signal Transduction Inflammation Stem Cells MicroRNA Epigenetics Toxicology NEW 100 Selected Peer-reviewed Publications A QIAGEN Company Focus on your PathwayTM
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  • 3. Table of Contents PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0 PCR ARRAY GUIDE version 4.0 RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS ................................................................................................................2 The Most Accurate and Sensitive Technology for Pathway-Powered Gene Expression Analysis RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY System .....................................................................................................4 A Complete and Reliable Solution for Gene Expression Analysis Custom PCR ARRAYS & Assay Design ................................................................................................5 Focus on Your Genes with PCR Arrays Created from Your Gene List RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes ..............................................................................................6 ® The Required High-Performance Master Mix for RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Performance ..........................................................................................7 Reliable and Reproducible Pathway-focused Gene Expression Analysis RT2 Nano PreAMPTM cDNA Synthesis Technology ..........................................................................8 Enabling the Analysis of One Nanogram of RNA with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays RT2 FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology............................................................................9 Enabling the Analysis of FFPE Samples with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays PCR ARRAY Data Analysis Guide ..................................................................................................10 Complete Solutions for Interpreting RT2 Profiler PCR Array Data Service Core for PCR ARRAY Gene Expression Analysis ..................................................10 Complete Set of Quick and Convenient Gene Expression Profilng Services QIAGEN RNeasy Kits ........................................................................................................................11 ® Purification of High-quality Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples QIAGEN Products for Sample Disruption ................................................................................12 Fast and Effective Disruption of Biological Samples at a Range of Throughputs QIAGEN Products for RNA Stabilization ................................................................................13 Convenient and Immediate Stabilization of RNA in a Range of Biological Samples Research Area-Focused PCR ARRAY Product Listing ...........................................................14 Search Our Complete Catalog of PCR Array Products by Your Area of Research RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS ................................................................................................................16 Simultaneous Detection of Genome-Wide or Pathway-Focused miRNA QIAGEN miRNeasy Kits ....................................................................................................................18 Purification of Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples ChampionChIPTM PCR System .............................................................................................................19 Reliable Chromatin IP with Real-time PCR Precision Achieved in Only One Day Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System ..........................................................................................20 Simple, Fast and Reliable DNA Methylation Analysis Without Bisulfite Conversion QIAGEN DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kits ...................................................................................22 ® Purification of Total DNA from Cells, Tissues and Blood QIAGEN QIAamp DNA Mini Kits ....................................................................................................22 ® Purification of Genomic, Mitochondrial, Bacterial, Parasitic, or Viral DNA PreAnalytiX PAXgene DNA System .............................................................................................23 ® ® Collection & Stabilization of Blood or Tissue Samples & Subsequent DNA Purification PCR ARRAY Published Literature ...............................................................................................24 Publications Citing RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays Complete Product Catalog Index .................................................................................................27 Search the Complete Catalog of RT2 Profiler PCR Array Products and Accessories www.SABiosciences.com 1
  • 4. RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS TM The Most Accurate and Sensitive Technology for Pathway Gene Expression Analysis What Are PCR ARRAYS? How PCR ARRAYS Work RT² ProfilerTM PCR Arrays are the most reliable and sensitive gene expression profiling technology for analyzing focused panels of genes in signal transduction, biological process, or disease-related pathways using real-time PCR. Each cataloged PCR Array contains a list of the pathway-focused genes as well as five housekeeping (refererence) genes on the array. Wells H6 through H12 contain a panel of proprietary controls to monitor genomic DNA contamination (HGDC) as well as the first strand synthesis (RTC) and real-time PCR efficiency (PPC). 2. Convert Total RNA to cDNA. Control Experimental 3. Add cDNA to RT2 SYBR® Green Master Mix. Aliquot Mixture Across PCR Array. Why Use RT Profiler PCR ARRAYS? 2 1. Isolate RNA from Cells, Tissues, FFPE and/or Blood. TM Simplicity: The simplicity of RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays makes routine expression profiling practical in any research laboratory with a real-time instrument. 4. Run in Your Real-Time PCR Instrument. Performance: Experimental Profile Control Profile 1.E-000 Delta Rn Profiler PCR Arrays have the sensitivity, reproducibility, specificity, and reliability to accurately profile multiple genes simultaneously in 96- or 384-well formats. 1.E+001 1.E-000 Delta Rn 1.E+001 RT² 1.E-001 1.E-003 1.E-003 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 Relevance: 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 Cycle Number Cycle Number 5. Data Analysis. 10-6 p-Value for Fold Change Anatomy of a 96-well RT Profiler PCR ARRAY 2 1.E+00 A B A 1.E-01 10-5 Normal Breast RT² Profiler PCR Arrays focus on profiling the genes relevant to the pathways or disease states important to your research. 10-4 10-3 10-2 0 1 2 3 4 CCL2 CCL20 CCL21 CCL23 CCL24 CCL25 CCL26 CCL3 CCL4 CCL8 CCR1 CCR2 CCR8 CCR9 CEBPB CCR3 C5 CCL1 Breast Tumor CCR4 CCR5 CCL11 CCL13 CCL15 CCL16 CCL17 CCL18 CCR6 CCR7 CCL5 CCL7 IL10RA IL10RB IL13 IL13RA1 IL17C IL1A IL1F6 IL1F7 IL1F8 IL1F9 IL1R1 IL1RN IL22 IL5 IL5RA IL9 IL9R LTA LTB LTB4R MIF SCYE1 SPP1 TNF IL1F10 IL1B IL8RA IL8 16 CRP CX3CR1 CXCL1 CXCL10 CXCL11 CXCL12 CXCL13 CXCL14 CXCL2 CXCL3 CXCL5 CXCL6 CXCL9 IL10 SYBR® Green Versus TaqMan® Chemistries IL1F5 IL8RB TaqMan Log2 FC C4A 1.E+00 -1 TIMP3 1.E-01 CCL19 C3 MCAM ITGB4 1.E-02 -2 MMP9 ITGA2 1.E-03 -3 1.E-06 D 2 BCL6 TGFB1 ITGB3 1.E-04 1.E-04 C Fold Change Ratio (log ) ABCF1 1.E-03 1.E-05 -4 CDKN2A FGFR2 1.E-06 1 CCNE1 1.E-02 1.E-05 10-1 D ICEBERG IFNA2 1.E-001 1.E-002 1.E-002 Figure 2: Comparable Biological Results.* Gene expression 12 E = 0.97 R2 = 0.99 8 4 -16 -12 -8 -4 4 -4 8 12 16 -8 86 GENES -12 -16 TNFSF5 TOLLIP XCR1 analysis was compared between RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays (SYBR Green-based) and the TaqMan platform. Regression analysis of fold differences, with data normalized against POLR2A, demonstrate that both platforms yield similar biological results. RT2 PCR Log2 FC HPRT1 RPL13A GAPDH ACTB HOUSEKEEPING (REFERENCE) GENES HGDC RTC RTC RTC GENOMIC REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION CONTROLS DNA CONTROL PPC PPC PPC 25 POSITIVE PCR CONTROLS Figure 1: Each Well in a PCR Array Measures the Expression of a Gene Related to a Pathway or Disease State. The Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array in a 96-well format is shown. This is also available in a 384-well format. Figure 3: Sensitivity with RT2 SYBR Green Versus TaqMan Chemistry.* PCR amplicons detected TaqMan 20 Ct B2M E = 100% R2 = 0.9998 using the same primer pair with or without TaqMan probes in either SYBR Green or TaqMan chemistry. SYBR green chemistry yields earlier Cts for each dilution, demonstrating better sensitivity than TaqMan chemistry. 15 SYBR Green 10 E = 100% R2 = 0.9999 5 4 2 Support@SABiosciences.com 6 8 10 Log [Copy Number] 12 * BMC Genomics 2008, 9: 378.
  • 5. RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0 Application: Angiogenesis Application: ECM PCR ARRAYS for Cancer Biomarker Discovery ECM and Cell Adhesion VEGF Regulation of Cellular Architecture 0 100 -50 10-1 Breast Tumor 101 -100 10-2 -150 -200 10-3 UP -R EG UL AT ED 10-5 Chen, C. et al. Cancer Research. 2009; 69 (16): 6721-6729. COL4A2 CTNND2 ADAMTS1 SELE TIMP3 NO 10-5 ITGB4 MMP9 MMP3 10-4 ANGPT1 FGF1 KDR TIMP3 FIGF SERPINF1 JAG1 FGFR3 B2M TNFA ECGF1 CXCL10 LAMA5 TIMP1 TGFA IL1B VEGFA ACTB TGFB1 SPHK1 VEGFC FGF2 MDK PTGS1 ENG IL6 PECAM1 THBS1 EREG NRP2 MMP9 PGF IL8 Fold Change mAb225/lgG 50 FN1 DO WN -R EG UL AT ED CNTN1 ITGB3 GE AN CH 10-3 10-4 10-2 10-1 101 100 Normal Breast Figure 4: Relative Fold Change Between Disorganized and Organized Colonies Using the RT2 Profiler Angiogenesis PCR Array. RNA isolated from unorganized T4-2 cells treated with a control antibody (IgG) or reverted to an organized colony by blocking EGFR signaling (mAB225) was reverse transcribed and relative gene expression data was obtained using the Human Angiogenesis PCR Arrays. The expression profile of 84 genes relevant to Angiogenesis as well as 5 housekeeping genes was assayed. Fold change calculations were done using SABiosciences’ data analysis software which automatically calculates the fold change in gene expression between the treated and control groups. Figure 7: ECM and Cell Adhesion PCR Arrays Revealed Up- and Down-Regulated Genes in Breast Cancer. Total RNA from a normal human breast and a human breast tumor were characterized in technical triplicates, and the relative expression levels for each gene in the two samples are plotted against each other in the Scatter Plot. Genes encoding the matrix metallopeptidases (MMP3 and MMP9) and their inhibitors (TIMP3) are up-regulated, while genes encoding integrins (ITGB3 and ITGB4) are down-regulated, by at least three-fold (outside the silver field) in breast tumors relative to normal tissue. p value STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE Application: Immune Response 10-9 10-8 10-7 10-6 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1 100 Popular Pathway-Focused PCR ARRAYS Common Cytokines IL10 IL1A IL1B CSF1 PDGFA TGFB2 TNFSF11 BMP6 TNFRSPSF11B TNFSF14 TNFSF13B IFNA5 IFNG CSF2 IL9 IL11 IL21 IL5 IL13 TNF LTA TNFSF10 IL1F7 IL2 IL22 IL3 IL17 BMP3 -7 -5 -3 -1 1 3 5 7 9 fold difference [log2] DOWN-REGULATED 11 13 15 17 UP-REGULATED Figure 5: Common Cytokine PCR Array Identified 23 Up-Regulated and 6 DownRegulated Genes Following PBMC Stimulation. Triplicate total RNA samples from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (either untreated or stimulated with 50 ng/mL PMA and 1 µg/mL ionomycin for 6 hours) were characterized with the Human Common Cytokine PCR Array. Twenty-three cytokine genes are up-regulated (> 5-fold,p < 0.0005) including interleukins, colony stimulating factors, and TNF ligands after 6 hours of stimulation. Six interleukin and TNF ligand genes are down-regulated under the same conditions. Application: Determining Drug Toxicity with PCR ARRAYS Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinder 5005 128 Inflammatory Cytokines & Receptors NFκB Signaling Pathway Oxidative Stress & Antioxidant Defense Signal Transduction PathwayFinderTM Stem Cell (Embryonic, Mesenchymal) Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinderTM TGFβ / BMP Signaling Pathway Th1-Th2-Th3 Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathway Wnt Signaling Pathway Complete PCR Array List Custom PCR Arrays www.SABiosciences.com/ArrayList.php (Detailed Information on Page 5) Complete RT Profiler PCR ARRAY System 2 Product Plate Format RT Profiler PCR Array 2 96-well Plate 384-well Plate Product RT First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit 2 RT SYBR Green w/ ROX Master Mix 2 RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein Master Mix 2 RT SYBR Green Only Master Mix (see page 6) HSPA6 CRYAB CSF2 HSPA1A TNF DDIT3 HSPH1 CYP1A1 HSPA5 HSPCA 2 DNAJB4 HMOx1 30 20 10 0 119 1GADD45A 125 1ACTB ActosTM Avandia® Rezulin® MT2A 5000 18SrRNA Fold Up-Regulation tm Angiogenesis Apoptosis Cancer PathwayFinderTM Cell Cycle Chemokines and Receptors Common Cytokines DNA Damage Signaling Pathway Endothelial Cell Biology Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Figure 6: Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinderTM PCR Array Uncovered Distinct Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Liver Toxicity Caused by 3 PPARγ Agonists. RNA from HepG2 cells treated with three different glitazone PPARγ agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus was characterized, and the results were compared to that of a vehicle (DMSO) control. The drug withdrawn due to idiosyncratic liver toxicity (Rezulin), induces very different changes in the expression of stress-related genes than two safer drugs still on the market (Avandia and Actos). Pack Size 2, 12, 24 Arrays 4 Arrays Catalog # Pack Size 12 Samples 330401 2, 12, 24 Arrays 2, 12, 24 Arrays 2, 12, 24 Arrays Various Various Various PCR Array Data Analysis Software FREE PCR ARRAY Accessories Pack Size Catalog # RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit 2 RT FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit 2 RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes 12 Samples 12 Samples 12 Samples 330451 330461 Inquire 2 www.SABiosciences.com 3
  • 6. RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY System A Complete & Reliable Solution for Gene Expression Analysis How The PCR ARRAY System Works Cells, Tissues, FFPE, Blood, and Biofluids RT 2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS Each pathway-focused PCR Array includes 89-wet bench validated qPCR Primers Assays (including 5 housekeeping genes) and a proprietary control panel. RNeasy KITS RT 2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes A unique formulation of buffers that co-evolved with the primer design algorithm provides high amplification efficiencies. Available with reference dyes (ROX, Fluorescein or without). Total RNA gDNA Elimination Solution (GE) RT Enzyme Oligo-dTs Random Hexamers External RNA Control (RTC) dNTPs RT2 FIRST STRAND cDNA SYNTHESIS KIT GENOMIC DNA ELIMINATION REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION RT 2 First Strand cDNA Synthesis Kit RE SOLUTION 5 MINUTES 15 MINUTES AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA First Strand cDNA An External RNA Control detected by the PCR Array tests the quality of input RNA. It also features a proprietary genomic DNA elimination buffer essential for eliminating residual gDNA, ensuring specific detection of mRNA. FREE Data Analysis Software The power of the PCR Array to assess the expression of a pathwayfocused set of genes over a wide range of detection yields an abundance of data. With our FREE PCR Array Data Analysis tool, go from raw Ct values to fold change results displayed in a variety of formats (Scatter Plots, Volcano Plots, Clustergram) in a MATTER OF MINUTES. 45 GE Effectively Removes Genomic DNA 40 CLEAN OF gDNA 35 Ct GDC RNA ISOLATION 5-120 MINS SABiosciences RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are a complete system for PathwayFocused Gene Expression Analysis. From Sample Preparation to Data Analysis, the PCR Array system includes four components that GUARANTEE high-quality, reproducible, and reliable gene expression data. Integral to the performance of the PCR Array system is a proprietary set of control elements that enhance the reliability of your data and serve as a guarantee for performance over time. These elements allow researchers to quickly assess the quality of their data by determining if samples were contaminated with genomic DNA (gDNA), the quality of the reverse transcription reaction, and real-time PCR efficiency. Each component of the RT2 Profiler system contributes to these quality control elements by incorporating an interlocked system for comprehensive monitoring of each step of the PCR Array process. Untreated GE Treated 30 25 20 dNTPs SYBR Green Dye DNA Polymerase Binding Elongation SYBR Green Binding Detection HEK293T Cells Mouse Spinal Tissue Mouse Brain Tissue RNA Source Rat Brain tissue Figure 1: Elimination of Genomic DNA Contamination. RNA from HEK 293T cells, mouse spinal tissue, mouse brain tissue, or rat brain tissue was characterized on SYBR Green PCR Arrays before (blue bars) and after (red bars) treatment with gDNA Elimination Buffer from the RT² First Strand Kit. Average Ct (RTC-PPC) Hot-Start DNA Polymerase RT2 SYBR GREEN MASTER MIX 10 HEAT ACTIVATION CYCLING AND DETECTION 2 HOURS (40 CYCLES) 10 MINS 15 10 Reverse Transcription Monitoring 8 6 FAIL PASS 4 2 0 None Mg2+ Addition / Treatment TRIzol® Figure 2: Monitoring Inhibition in Reverse Transcription. Human universal RNA was added with magnesium salt to simulate RNA degradation or added with TRIzol® reagent to simulate contamination that inhibits enzyme activity. RT² First Strand Kit was used for cDNA synthesis. 4 Support@SABiosciences.com
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  • 8. RT2 SYBR® Green qPCR Master Mixes The Required High-Performance Master Mix for RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays SYBR Green Detection is a popular approach used in quantifying gene expression analysis with RT-PCR. It relies on the preferential binding of the SYBR green dye to double-stranded DNA, resulting in strong fluorescence emission signals, with the signal intensity proportional to the amount of double-stranded DNA present. Greater Sensitivity Without Sacrificing Specificity 2 RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix Primer SYBR Green DNA Template MMP15 Gel MMP13 Gel Competitor I Master Mix Polymerase High quality PCR reaction components are essential for achieving superior amplification specificity and efficiency. SABiosciences offers a complete solution for using SYBR Green PCR Arrays with the RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes. Each mix includes a Hot Start Taq DNA polymerase, which provides tighter control over activity, and other proprietary chemical components that significantly minimize primer dimer formation, thereby enhancing amplification efficiencies for even the most difficult-to-amplify genes. The higher SYBR Green signal from our formulations provides greater sensitivity and ensures clean results without sacrificing specificity or amplification efficiency. Brighter SYBR Green Signal MMP15 Gel MMP13 Gel Figure 2: RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes Provide Greater Sensitivity Without Sacrificing Specificity. RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes and Competitor I Master Mixes were 2 used in qPCR assays to detect the human MMP13 and MMP15 mRNA in reference RNA. RT SYBR Green qPCR Master mixes provide detection of the genes at an earlier threshold cycle value (Ct). The real-time dissociation curves and agarose gel electrophoresis characterization reveal the presence of a non-specific 2 secondary product generated with the competitor’s master mix which is not amplified by the RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix. 2 RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix from SABiosciences A Amplification Plots 10 Compatible PCR Instruments Applied Biosystems (ABI): 5700, 7000, 7300, 7500, 7500 FAST, 7700, 7900HT, StepOnePlus (96- and 384-well blocks) Bio-Rad: CFX96, CFX384, iCycler, iQ5, MyiQ, MyiQ 2, Chromo4, Opticon 2 Stratagene: Mx3000P, Mx3005P, Mx4000 Roche: LightCycler 480 (96- and 384-well blocks) Eppendorf: Mastercycler ep realplex 2/2S, 4/4S TaKaRa: TP-800 ∆RN 8 6 4 2 0 Signal [-d(RFU)/dT] B 4 0 8 12 16 20 24 Cycle Number 28 32 36 40 RT qPCR Master Mixes 2 Dissociation Curves 0.5 Product RT SYBR Green w/ ROX qPCR Master Mix 2 0.4 0.3 0.2 RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein qPCR Master Mix 2 0.1 0 60 65 70 75 80 85 Melting Temperature [oC] 90 95 RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix 2 Figure 1: RT2 SYBR Green qPCR Master Mixes Provide Greater Sensitivity with a Brighter SYBR Green Signal. Four commercial master mixes were used to detect the expression of human ACTB from the same universal reference RNA. The amplification (A) and the dissociation curves (B) for the master mix from SABiosciences demonstrate a sharper amplification curve and a brighter SYBR Green signal than observed with three competing master mixes. 6 Support@SABiosciences.com Without Reference Dye * Plate format is 384-well. Size Catalog # SABio # 2 Arrays 12 Arrays 24 Arrays 4 Arrays* 25 mL 2 Arrays 12 Arrays 24 Arrays 4 Arrays* 25 mL 2 Arrays 12 Arrays 24 Arrays 4 Arrays* 25 mL 330520 330522 330523 330521 330529 330510 330512 330513 330511 330519 330500 330502 330503 330501 330509 PA-012 PA-012-12 PA-012-24 PA-012-8 PA-112 PA-011 PA-011-12 PA-011-24 PA-011-8 PA-111 PA-010 PA-010-12 PA-010-24 PA-010-8 PA-110
  • 9. RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Performance Reliable and Reproducible Pathway-focused Gene Expression Analysis B 9.95 Fluorescence RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are used and trusted by thousands of research scientists for pathway-focused gene expression analysis. Several factors, including the RT2 Primer Assay design algorithm, the proprietary control panel, and the strict manufacturing and quality control procedures, ensure the outstanding performance and reliability of our PCR Arrays. Each PCR Array and every qPCR Primer Assay is wet-bench verified to guarantee their performance, with results demonstrating several performance parameters illustrated here. 7.95 5.95 108 109 3.95 107 106 0.5 0 2 4 8 6 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 Cycle Number Uniform PCR Amplification Efficiency One prerequisite for PCR Array technology is that the amount of template product doubles with every cycle. The more the assays deviate from this ideal, the error in the fold change calculation (∆Ct) increases exponentially. Only with consistently high amplification efficiencies can PCR Arrays yield meaningful comparison of gene expression levels of all genes simultaneously. The unique combination of SABiosciences' proprietary primer design algorithm and rigorous testing of every primer assay by hand guarantees the high performance of every primer assay on the PCR Arrays. Regardless of user or instrument used, the complete PCR Array System demonstrates strong correlations across technical replicates, lots, and instruments with average correlation coefficients > 0.99 insuring reliable detection of differences in expression between biological samples. 0.1 0 50 40 60 70 90 80 TM [ C] 99 120 PreAMP 100 Unamp % Increase in Positive Call Rate 80 60 40 20 0 100 50 25 10 Input RNA [ng] 1 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0 % Increase Positive Call Rate A key benefit of using pathway-focused PCR Arrays for gene expression analysis is that genes that are over expressed can be measured as reliably as those that are under expressed. The complete PCR Array System yields > 85% positive call with 25 ng - 5 µg RNA or >90% with as a little as 1 ng PreAMP RNA. The 8-log wide dynamic range provided by real-time PCR is unparalleled when comparing a pathway-focused gene panel of varying expression levels across a variety of samples. Figure 2: PCR Arrays Detect as Little as 1 ng RNA. Different amounts of universal total RNA were characterized using the Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array (PAHS-011) with or without PreAMP. The percentage of detectable genes was calculated for each RNA amount, with 1ng RNA analysis enabled with the new pathway-focused PreAMP technology. A1 A2 Ct from User A High Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range A4 Universal total RNA was characterized for four chemokine and chemokine receptors using RT2 Primer Assays, followed by a dissociation (melt) curve analysis. PCR Arrays specifically detect individual genes despite the expression of related gene family members in the same RNA sample. % Positive Call B1 o Figure 1: PCR Arrays Amplify A Single Gene-Specific Product in Every Reaction. A 1 Superb Reproducibility 0.2 -0.1 101 102 Figure 3: PCR Arrays Detect RNA Across a Wide Dynamic Range. Ten-fold serial dilutions of Human CHRNA5 were characterized with the respective RT2 qPCR Primer Assay. A3 Signal [-d(RFU)/dT] CXCL3 CXCR1 CXCR2 CXCL2 CXCL3 0.3 CXCR1 CXCR2 CXCL2 Agarose Gel 0.4 103 104 19 .5 Distinct Specificity The complete PCR Array System , with high quality input RNA, is guaranteed to yield single bands without primer dimers or other secondary products. The proprietary primer design algorithm incorporates more than ten thermodynamic and sequence alignment criteria, and our wet-bench verification provides confidence that every real-time qPCR Assay accurately represents the expression of the queried gene. Over 20,000 gene-specific RT2 PCR Primer Assays have been designed and shipped to satisfied customers. 105 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 10 20 30 10 20 30 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 B2 10 20 30 10 20 30 10 20 30 10 20 30 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 40 30 20 10 0 40 0 B3 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 B4 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 Ct from User B Figure 4: PCR Arrays Yield Highly Reproducible Results. Four replicate sets of raw threshold data (1-4) obtained by two different scientists (A & B) at two different times on Human Drug Metabolism RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays are directly compared. The results demonstrate a high degree of correlation (R2 > 0.990). RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays: A Trusted & Reliable System PCR Arrays have been used by thousands of researchers who have successfully submitted and published their PCR Array results in very high impact journals, including Science, PNAS, Cancer Research, the Nature & Cell family of journals, and others (See Pages 24-27). www.SABiosciences.com 7
  • 10. RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology TM Enabling the Analysis of 1 Nanogram of RNA with RT2 ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS 2 TM What Is the RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit? RT² Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit and Primer Mixes are a breakthrough technology enabling expression analysis starting from as little as 1 ng of total RNA. It employs a proprietary preamplification process to faithfully increase the amount of targeted cDNA for PCR Array analysis. This technology empowers RT² Profiler PCR Arrays to accurately analyze nanogram levels of total RNA. 2 How RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kits Work Two Simple Steps: AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA 1. cDNA First Strand Synthesis Samples that can NOW be characterized with real-time PCR Arrays include: Laser Captured Microdissection Samples (LCM) mRNA This kit provides enough reagents for synthesizing first strand cDNA from 12 different samples of as little as 1 ng total RNA. 2. Preamplification of cDNA for Pathway Specific Genes Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies (FNAB) Each first strand cDNA synthesis reaction can be amplified by 4 different sets of PCR Array-specific Primer Mixes, allowing gene expression analysis for one sample on as many as 4 different PCR Arrays. Stem Cell Clusters or Embryoid Bodies Flow Cytometry / Fluorescent-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Combined with PCR Arrays, the RT² Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit and Primer Mixes extends the PCR Array System to accurately analyze a pathway-focused set of genes with as little as 1 ng of total RNA. ∆Ct - PreAMP cDNA Unbiased Amplification Process & Comparison of ∆Ct Values Between Preamplified and Unamplified cDNA RT 2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit: Proprietary kits include optimized reagents for first strand cDNA synthesis and preamplification from only 1 ng of total RNA. RT 2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes: Ready-to-use primer mixes for amplifying pathway-specific cDNA templates on corresponding RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays. Benefits of RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology Robust Performance on Small Samples: Arrays starting with as little as 1 ng of Total RNA. Analyze up to 4 different PCR Easy Workflow and Designed for Routine Use: Simple and quick procedures with minimal hands-on time to preamplify target templates in under 2 hrs. Superior Sensitivity: Maximally enhances the sensitivity of RT Profiler PCR Arrays to analyze limited amounts of RNA. 2 100 Unamp % Increase in Positive Call Rate 80 60 40 20 0 100 50 25 10 Input RNA [ng] 1 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0 Support@SABiosciences.com 5 10 15 Figure 2. Unbiased Amplification Process - Highly Comparable ∆Ct Values Between Preamplified and Unamplified cDNA from Human Liver Tumor RNA. First strand cDNA was synthesized from 5 ng of human liver tumor RNA. One-quarter of each RT product was used for preamplification with the RT2 Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit plus the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM Nano PreAMP Primer Mix. Unamplified cDNA synthesized from 500 ng of the same liver tumor RNA sample was used as the control. PreAMP amplified and unamplified cDNA samples were then analyzed on the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM PCR Array, and the threshold cycle values (Ct) were obtained. The ∆Ct value for each gene was calculated by subtracting the average Ct value of the five reference genes (B2M, HPRT1, RPL13A, GAPDH, and ACTB) on the PCR Array from the Ct value of each gene of interest. The dashed line represents the ideal slope of 1.0. The solid line shows a linear regression fit with the R2 and slope indicated. Product (red) or without (blue) RT Nano preamplification. The unamplified and preamplified samples were then analyzed on the Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors PCR Array (PAHS-011), which contains 84 pathway-specific assays, plus controls, including 5 assays for housekeeping genes. Threshold cycle values (Ct) were obtained and any genes with a Ct < 35 were considered to be present. Results indicate that with Nano preamplification, a 33.7% increase in positive call rate is observed in samples with as little as 1 ng RNA. 8 -5 2 Figure 1. RT2 Nano Preamplification Significantly Increases Sensitivity of Detection from 1 ng RNA Samples. Different amounts of human universal RNA were converted to cDNA with 2 -5 RT Nano PreAMP Products % Increase Positive Call Rate % Positive Call PreAMP R2 = 0.95 Slope = 1.01 5 ∆Ct - Unamplified cDNA Nano PreAMP Further Increases the Sensitivity of PCR ARRAYS 120 15 10 RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit 2 RT Nano PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Primer Mixes* Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM Human Apoptosis Human Angiogenesis Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Human Embryonic Stem Cell Human Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Molecules Human Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors Mouse Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors Human Toll-like Receptor Signaling Pathway Mouse Toll-like Receptor Signaling Pathway 2 RT Nano PreAMP Primer Mixes for All PCR Arrays 2 * PreAMP Primer Mixes for Custom PCR Arrays available Catalog # SABio # 330454 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 330241 Inquire 330454 PBH-033 PBH-012 PBH-024 PBH-082 PBH-081 PBH-013 PBH-011 PBM-011 PBH-018 PBM-018 Inquire
  • 11. RT2 FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Technology TM Enabling the Analysis of FFPE Samples with RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays RNA Extraction from FFPE Samples (330471) The combination of a simplified Xylene-Free RNA extraction and a high-fidelity amplification process maximizes recovery of RNA and microRNA (miRNA). RT² Profiler PCR Arrays facilitate easy and reliable expression analysis of genes associated with a biological pathway or a diseased state from FFPE samples. First Strand cDNA Synthesis and Preamplification (330461 + 330251:PFX-####) Benefits of RT FFPE PreAMP PCR ARRAY System Quick and Efficient: High quality and high-yield total RNA and miRNA isolation from FFPE samples in 70 minutes Superior Sensitivity: Simple Xylene-Free procedure and robust performance PCR ARRAY Detection RT2 FFPE Preamplification Faithfully Represents Biological Changes 30 . Real-time PCR Detection RT2 ProfilerTM PCR Array -3. 0 30 25 Figure 1. Highly Comparable Gene Expression Fold Change Results between FFPE Preamplified and Unamplified Samples. RNA extracted from FFPE spleen and intestine samples were extracted using the RT2 FFPE RNA Extraction Kit and converted to cDNA with and without preamplification. All four cDNAs were analyzed on the Human Cancer PathwayFinderTM PCR Array. The ∆∆Ct comparison and genes with raw Ct values lower than 33 in both unpreamplified spleen and intestine samples are presented. JUN IFNB1 FFPE PreAMP ∆∆Ct CDC25A 15 -5. 0 ANGPT1 -4. 0 TIMP3 20 TWIST1 -2. 0 35 TERT 3. 0 MET 2. 0 MMP1 1. 0 IFNA1 -1. 0 RT Only RT + PreAMP E2F1 -1. 0 RT2 SYBR® Green Master Mix 40 FGFR2 -2. 0 10 . CDKN2A -. 30 45 First-Strand cDNA Synthesis and PreAMP Multiplex PCR RT2 FFPE PreAMP Increases Detection of Genes Previously Classified as “Absent” CASP8 -. 40 20 . Raw Ct FFPE ∆∆Ct -. 50 Nucleic Acid Extraction 2 HOURS PreAMP protocol significantly enhances qRT-PCR detection sensitivity for FFPE samples y = 0.9749x - 0.0589 R2 = 0.9187 Proteinase K Digestion Column Clean-up 2 Easy Workflow: Cut FFPE Sections / Slides (10 - 80 µm) 70 MINUTES An innovative solution enabling the accurate qRT-PCR analysis of Formalin-fixed Paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. The RT² FFPE PreAMP technology utilizes multiplex tandem PCR to preamplify gene-specific cDNA with minimal bias. This kit is intended for preamplification of first-strand cDNA from fragmented total RNA from FFPE samples for gene expression analysis with RT² Profiler PCR Arrays. How the RT2 FFPE PreAMP PCR System Works 90 MINUTES Gene Expression Analysis from FFPE Samples Figure 2. Genes extracted from FFPE samples previously classified as “Absent” are now detectable after RT2 FFPE Preamplification. RNA was extracted from FFPE spleen sample (human) with the RT2 FFPE RNA Extraction Kit and reverse transcribed to cDNA using RT2 FFPE preamplification (red bars) and without PreAMP (blue bars). Results of the Human Cancer PathwayFinder PCR Array showed 55% of unpreamplified genes were virtually undetectable with no genes in the 10-20 Ct range. Preamplified genes with Ct values > 30, shift into the reliably quantitative range (Ct = 10-30). RT FFPE PreAMP & RNA Extraction Products 2 RT2 FFPE PreAMP Performance Increased positive call rate from FFPE samples Increased detection of genes previously classified as “Absent” Unbiased amplification of preamplified genes Faithful conservation of biological changes Product Catalog # RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit 2 RT FFPE PreAMP cDNA Synthesis Kit 2 RT FFPE PreAMP Primer Mixes for All PCR ARRAYS 2 RT FFPE PreAMP Primer Mixes for Custom PCR ARRAYS 2 RT Profiler PCR ARRAYS 2 RT SYBR® Green qPCR Master Mixes 330471 330461 330251 2 www.SABiosciences.com 9
  • 12. Data Analysis Quick and Easy Software Service Core Gene Expression Analysis Services FREE Web-Based PCR ARRAY Data Analysis Software Genomic & Gene Expression Analysis This integrated web-based software package for the PCR Array System automatically performs all ΔΔCt based fold-change calculations from your uploaded raw threshold cycle data. Simply providing the array's catalog number annotates the results to the correct gene list. The web portal delivers results not only in a tabular format but also in scatter, volcano, cluster-gram, and multi-group plots. Perform any pair-wise comparison between groups of experimental replicates by defining your own fold-change and statistical significance thresholds, or compare all of the groups side-by-side. The web portal also helps you correctly interpret the genomic DNA, reverse transcription efficiency, and positive PCR control well data. Make your pathway-focused gene expression analysis quick and painless with the PCR Array System and the PCR Array Data Analysis Suite. SABiosciences provides genomic and expression analysis services that deliver robust and reproducible results. The Service Core accepts and processes a variety of biological samples and then leverages cutting-edge tools for either pathway-focused or genome-wide analysis yielding superior results for scientists in academic, government and industrial settings. Available Analysis Services DNA Service Whole Genome Simple: Just upload your data and define your parameters* Convenient: No downloading or installation required RNA Service Illumina Genotyping Illumina Expression Profiling Methylation Illumina DASL (fixed samples) Methylation Individual Gene / Locus Methylation qPCR - SYBR® Green Cells Cells Tissue or Blood Tissue or Blood Fixed Tissue Fixed Tissue Small Sample Small Sample Publication-Ready Output: Export all results as FREE EXCEL files or PNG image files * EXCEL-based data analysis templates are available from our website. INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 PCR Array Pathway-focused Sample Preparation Upload your data in a simple EXCEL file format. Define your housekeeping genes and experimental groups. Choose an automatically generated data analysis result Take a test run with pre-loaded sample data set today: www.SABiosciences.com/pcrarraydataanalysis.php OR Join our next live webinar entitled: “PCR Array Data Analysis Tutorial” at: www.SABiosciences.com/seminarlist.php Volcano Plot Scatter Plot miRNA PCR Array Nucleic Acid Isolation Sample isolation and integrity are fundamental to the success of any biological analysis. The Service Core provides qualified expertise in RNA and DNA isolation from a variety of biological samples. Each sample is evaluated for concentration and degradation to ensure successful future analysis. • RNA / DNA Isolation from Cells, Tissue or Biofluids (USA only) • Integrity/Degradation Checked for Every Sample Whole Genome Analysis LOG10 [p-Value] LOG10 [Group 1] LOG10 [Control Group] Figure 1: The Scatter Plot Compares Gene Expression Levels Between Two Experimental Conditions. The graph plots the log10 of normalized gene expression levels in a control condition (x-axis) versus an experimental condition (y-axis). Symbols outside the gray area indicate fold-differences larger than a threshold that you can define. The red symbols in the upper-left corner readily identify up-regulated genes, and the green symbols in the lower right corner readily identify down-regulated genes. 10 The Service Core uses the Illumina Platform to provide whole genome expression profiling, cytogenetic analysis, methylation and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping. As an Illumina CSPro (certified service provider), scientists are receiving results from a trained and tested scientific staff. LOG2 [Group 1/Control Group] Figure 2: The Volcano Plot Indicates the Statistical Significance of Gene Expression Changes. The x-axis plots the log2 of the fold-differences, while the y-axis plots their p-values based on student’s t-test of your replicate raw Ct data. The red and green symbols outside the gray area conveniently have the same meaning as the Scatter Plot. Symbols in the Volcano Plot above the blue line readily identify fold-differences at least as statistically significant as a threshold that you can define. Support@SABiosciences.com • Expression Profiling (Human, Mouse or Rat) • SNP Genotyping & Copy Number Variation Analysis • Whole Genome Methylation Analysis (Human) Pathway-focused Analysis Real-time PCR is a powerful tool for validating results from whole genome expression profiling, methylation or pathway analysis. An experienced leader in providing qPCR services, the Service Core delivers rapid and reproducible results. • Custom PCR Array Analysis • Pathway-focused PCR Array • Methyl-Profiler PCR Array
  • 13. QIAGEN® RNeasy® Kits Purification of High-quality Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples A RNeasy Kits are a proven technology for rapid and convenient purification of ® high-quality RNA. Reproducible yields of intact RNA with high Agilent RIN (RNA Integrity Number) values are obtained, ensuring reliable results in downstream applications such as real-time RT-PCR. Kits are available for cells and easy-tolyse tissues as well as for more challenging samples, such as fiber-rich or fatty tissues, fine needle aspirates, and cryosections. Why Use RNeasy Kits? QIAGEN QIAxcel® Rel. FI Units [RFU, x1E+000] What Are RNeasy Kits? 1799.4 nt 20 4628.7 nt 10 131.0 nt 10 min 5 min B Agilent Bioanalyzer 400 How Do RNeasy Kits Work? Biological samples are first lysed in a lysis buffer that contains a guanidine salt, which fully denatures RNases to prevent RNA degradation. RNA is then specifically bound to a silica membrane, either in an RNeasy spin column or the well of an RNeasy 96 plate. Other cellular material is efficiently washed away using a series of wash buffers before pure, intact RNA is eluted in RNase-free water. 300 FU When purifying RNA, it is important to use a method that maintains RNA integrity and removes contaminants. Degradation of RNA makes reliable analysis of gene expression impossible, while the presence of contaminants in the purified RNA can inhibit enzymes in downstream applications such as real-time RT-PCR and microarray analysis. RNeasy Kits overcome these challenges through the combination of a specialized lysis buffer and silica-membrane technology. 200 100 0 25 200 500 1000 2000 4000 Figure 1. Highly Intact RNA. RNA was purified from Jurkat cells using the RNeasy Mini Kit. The purified RNA was analyzed on the [A] QIAxcel system (ratio of 28S to 18S rRNA: 1.55) and [B] Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer (ratio of 28S to 18S rRNA: 1.7). A high RNA Integrity Number (RIN) of 9.6 was obtained, indicating highly intact RNA. QIAGEN RNeasy Kits* Product Catalog # RNeasy Mini Kit (50) For purification of RNA from cells & easy-to-lyse tissues Sample Lyse, homogenize, and add ethanol Bind total RNA to RNeasy membrane 74104 RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit (50) For purification of RNA from fiber-rich tissues RNeasy Procedure 74704 RNeasy Lipid Tissue Mini Kit (50) For purification of RNA from all tissue types 74804 RNeasy 96 Kit (12) For purification of RNA from cells in 96-well format 74182 QIAzol Lysis Reagent (200 mL) For lysis of fatty & standard tissues before RNA isolation. 79306 * See also page 22 for RNeasy Protect Kits for stabilization and purification of RNA from tissues, cells, 2 saliva, and blood. See page 7 for for details on the RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit. Wash RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit Elute in small volume Ready-to-use RNA The RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit includes proteinase K for removing abundant protein in fiber-rich tissue samples, and RNeasy spin columns for purifying up to 100 µg of high-quality RNA. Fibrous tissue samples can be conveniently stabilized using RNAlater RNA Stabilization Reagent or Allprotect Tissue Reagent, and efficiently disrupted using a TissueRuptor or TissueLyser system. www.SABiosciences.com 11
  • 14. QIAGEN® Products for Sample Disruption Fast and Effective Disruption of Biological Samples at a Range of Throughputs What Is Sample Disruption? QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products Effective disruption and homogenization of a biological sample is an absolute requirement for all RNA purification procedures. Disruption releases the RNA contained in a sample, while homogenization reduces sample viscosity to facilitate subsequent RNA purification. Product QIAshredder (50) For homogenization of cell lysates ® Catalog # 79654 TissueRuptor For disruption of individual samples 9001271 TissueRuptor Disposable Probes (25) Disposable probes for use with the TissueRuptor 990890 TissueLyser LT For disruption of up to 12 samples 85600 TissueLyser LT Adapter, 12-tube Adapter for use with the TissueLyser LT 69980 300 TissueLyser II For disruption of up to 48 or 192 samples 85300 200 TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 24 Adapter set for use with the TissueLyser II; holds 48 tubes 69982 TissueLyser Adapter Set 2 x 96 Adapter set for use with the TissueLyser II; holds 192 tubes 69984 Stainless Steel Beads, 5mm (200) 69989 Stainless Steel Beads, 7mm (200) 69990 Tungsten Carbide Beads, 3mm (200) 69997 TissueLyser Single-Bead Dispenser, 5mm 69965 The QIAshredder is a biopolymer-shredding system in a spin-column format. Cell lysate is applied to a QIAshredder spin column, which is then briefly centrifuged to homogenize the lysate. TissueLyser Single-Bead Dispenser, 7mm 69967 TissueLyser 3 mm Bead Dispenser, 96-Well 69973 The TissueRuptor is a handheld device that provides simultaneous disruption and homogenization using TissueRuptor Disposable Probes, which contain a blade that rotates at very high speeds. As the probes are both disposable and transparent, the risk of cross-contamination is minimized and the sample disruption process can be visually monitored. Use of disposable probes also saves time as there is no need to clean the same probe after disrupting each sample. TissueLyser 5 mm Bead Dispenser, 96-Well 69975 Why Use QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products? QIAGEN provides a range of technologies for disruption and homogenization — from QIAshredder spin columns for fast and simple homogenization of cell lysates to TissueRuptor and TissueLyser systems for mechanical disruption and homogenization of tougher tissue samples at a range of throughputs. TissueRuptor and TissueLyser systems deliver fast and effective disruption, and replace tedious and time-consuming methods such as disruption using a mortar and pestle. RNA Concentration [ng/µL] 400 TissueLyser LT TissueLyser II 100 0 Skin Heart Lung Brain Figure 1. Effective Tissue Disruption. Various rat tissues were disrupted using the TissueLyser LT or TissueLyser II. RNA was purified from 20 mg samples on the QIAcube using the RNeasy Fibrous Tissue Mini Kit (skin, heart, and lung) or RNeasy Lipid Tissue Mini Kit (brain). RNA was eluted in a volume of 50 µL, and concentration was determined using a spectrophotometer. How Do QIAGEN Sample Disruption Products Work? TissueLyser instruments are bead mills that simultaneously disrupt and homogenize samples through high-speed shaking with grinding beads in plastic tubes. Using an adapter that holds several tubes, the instruments disrupt multiple samples at the same time — up to 12 samples with the TissueLyser LT, and up to 48 or 192 samples with the TissueLyser II. 12 Support@SABiosciences.com The TissueLyser LT The TissueLyser LT is a small bead mill which provides fast, effective disruption of up to 12 samples at the same time. Simultaneous disruption and homogenization is achieved through high-speed shaking of samples in 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes with stainless steel or glass beads.
  • 15. QIAGEN® Products for RNA Stabilization Convenient and Immediate Stabilization of RNA in a Range of Biological Samples What Is RNA Stabilization? QIAGEN RNA Stabilization Products* Once a biological sample is harvested, its RNA becomes extremely unstable. The RNA is degraded by RNases, and gene induction or downregulation triggered by sample manipulation will also occur. Immediate stabilization of cellular RNA to preserve mRNA levels is critical for accurate gene expression analysis. RNA stabilization is usually achieved by rapidly freezing samples in liquid nitrogen or on dry ice. However, the use of such chemicals is hazardous, and care should be taken to avoid thawing of samples prior to sample disruption and RNA purification. Why Use QIAGEN RNA Stabilization Products? QIAGEN provides a broad range of reagents for convenient stabilization of RNA in cells, tissues, blood, and saliva at room temperature. The use of hazardous liquid nitrogen or dry ice to freeze samples is avoided. Samples are simply submerged in the reagents to immediately preserve the gene expression profile, and can then be conveniently handled and transported at ambient temperature prior to RNA purification. For further convenience, stabilization reagents are also available as part of QIAGEN kits for RNA purification. Fold Change in Transcript Level Allprotect Tissue Reagent (100 mL) For stabilization of RNA, DNA, and protein in tissues ® AllPrep DNA/RNA Mini Kit (50) For simultaneous purification of DNA and RNA from cells and tissues ® Catalog # 76405 80204 RNAlater RNA Stabilization Reagent (250 mL) For stabilization of RNA in tissues 76106 RNeasy Protect Mini Kit (50) For stabilization of RNA in tissues and purification of RNA 74124 ® RNAprotect Cell Reagent (250 mL) For stabilization of RNA in cells 76526 RNeasy Protect Cell Mini Kit (50) For stabilization of RNA in cells and purification of RNA 74624 RNeasy Protect Saliva Mini Kit (50) For stabilization of RNA in saliva and purification of RNA 74324 RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes (50 x 100 µL) For collection of 100 µL animal blood with RNA stabilization 76544 RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes (50 x 500 µL) For collection of 500 µL animal blood with RNA stabilization 76554 RNeasy Protect Animal Blood Kit (50) For purification of RNA from blood collected in RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes 73224 miRNeasy Protect Animal Blood Kit (50) For purification of RNA, including miRNA, from blood collected in RNAprotect Animal Blood Tubes c-fos Transcript in Lung 100 217304 80 60 40 20 0 2 Hours 4 Hours Allprotect 24 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours PBS 24 Hours Madh7 Transcript in Intestine 10 Fold Change in Transcript Level Product 1 * For collection of human blood with RNA stabilization and purification, use the PAXgene Blood RNA System. For collection of tissues with preservation of histomorphology and nucleic acids and nucleic acid purification, use the PAXgene Tissue System. For details, visit www.PreAnalytiX.com. 0.1 0.01 0.001 2 Hours 4 Hours Allprotect 24 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours PBS 24 Hours Figure 1. Effective RNA Stabilization. Rat tissues were stored at 25ºC for 2–24 hours in Allprotect Reagent or PBS prior to real-time RT-PCR analysis. Transcript levels relative to those in liquid nitrogen stabilized tissues were calculated. Changes in transcript levels were prevented by Allprotect Reagent. Allprotect Tissue Reagent Allprotect Tissue Reagent provides immediate stabilization of DNA, RNA, and protein in tissue samples at room temperature. It is ideal for use prior to simultaneous purification of DNA, RNA, and protein using AllPrep Kits. www.SABiosciences.com 13
  • 16. APOPTOSIS BIOMARKERS CANCER CELL CYCLE PATHWAY-POWERED RT2 PROFILERTM PCR ARRAYS • Technology Overview (page 2) • Over 100 Pathways Available (page 28) Breast Cancer and Estrogen Receptor Signaling Apoptosis Autophagy Cancer PathwayFinder TM Cell Cycle DNA Damage Signaling Pathway Endothelial Cell Biology • Start With as Little as 1 ng of RNA (page 8) • Analyze FFPE Samples with PCR Arrays (page 9) • Over 1,000 Peer-reviewed Publications • Custom PCR Arrays Available for Human, Mouse, Rat, Rhesus Macaque and Drosophila Heat Shock Proteins NFκB Signaling Pathway Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense p53 Signaling Pathway PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinder Angiogenesis Apoptosis Cell Surface Markers Apoptosis Autophagy Breast Cancer and Estrogen Receptor Signaling Cancer PathwayFinder Cancer Drug Resistance and Metabolism DNA Damage Signaling Pathway Dendritic and Antigen Presenting Cell Epigenetic Chromatin Modification Enzymes Epigenetic Chromatin Remodeling Factors Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Molecules Glucose Metabolism Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Hematopoiesis Homeobox (HOX) Genes TNF Ligand and Receptor Mesenchymal Stem Cell Unfolded Protein Response Stem Cell T-cell and B-cell Activation • To Learn More, Please Visit the PCR Product Web Page: Th1-Th2-Th3 • Accurate Detection of DNA Methylation at CpG Islands Without Bisulfite (page 20) RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS • Regulation of Gene Transcription and Translation (page 16) • Human, Mouse & Rat (Sanger miRBase 14) ChampionChIPTM PCR ARRAYS • Analyze DNA-Protein (histone) Interactions (page 19) 14 Cell Cycle Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) DNA Damage Signaling Pathway MAP Kinase Signaling Pathway Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cell EGF / PDGF Signaling Pathway NFκB Signaling Pathway MAP Kinase Signaling Pathway PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway p53 Signaling Pathway Protein Phosphatases PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway TGFβ BMP Signaling Pathway Tumor Metastasis www.SABiosciences.com/RTPCR.php Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAYS Cancer PathwayFinder Cell Cycle p53 Signaling Pathway Protein Phosphatases Signal Transduction PathwayFinder Transcription Factors Ubiquitination Pathway Wnt Signaling Pathway Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer Tumor Suppressor Genes* Tumor Suppressor Genes* Cancer Cancer Cancer Cancer Cell Differentiation and Development Cell Differentiation and Development miFinderTM Cell Differentiation and Development miFinderTM miFinderTM Genome v2.0* Genome v2.0* Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer (Signature & Complete Panels) Support@SABiosciences.com (Signature & Complete Panels) (Signature & Complete Panels) Genome v2.0* (Signature & Complete Panels) miFinderTM Genome v2.0* Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes T Helper Cell Differentiation
  • 17. CYTOKINES / INFLAMMATION NEUROSCIENCE STEM CELL / SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION DEVELOPMENT Angiogenic Growth Factors & Angiogenesis Inhibitors Alzheimer's Disease cAMP / Ca2+ Signaling PathwayFinderTM Dendritic and Antigen Presenting Cell Cancer Drug Resistance and Metabolism Inflammatory Cytokines and Receptors Atherosclerosis Embryonic Stem Cells Embryonic Stem Cells Cancer PathwayFinderTM Inflammatory Response and Autoimmunity Common Cytokine GPCR Signaling PathwayFinder EGF / PDGF Signaling Pathway Hedgehog Signaling Pathway DNA Damage Signaling Pathway Embryonic Stem Cells Heat Shock Proteins Endothelial Cell Biology Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Hematopoiesis Drug Metabolism Interferon and Receptor Chemokines & Receptors Common Cytokine Interferon α, β Response JAK / STAT Signaling Pathway NFκB Signaling Pathway T Cell Anergy & Immune Tolerance T-cell and B-cell Activation TGFβ BMP Signaling Pathway Th17 for Autoimmunity and Inflammation Th1-Th2-Th3 Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathway ECM / ADHESION Chemokines and Receptors Extracellular Matrix and Adhesion Molecules Apoptosis Hypoxia Signaling Pathway GPCR Signaling PathwayFinderTM Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Homeobox (HOX) Genes Mesenchymal Stem Cell MAP Kinase Signaling Pathway Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cell Mesenchymal Stem Cell Neuroscience Ion Channels and Transporters Osteogenesis TGFβ BMP Signaling Pathway Tumor Metastasis TNF Ligand and Receptor Neurotransmitter Receptors and Regulators Neurotrophin and Receptors Nitric Oxide Signaling Pathway Notch Signaling Pathway Hepatotoxicology Notch Signaling Pathway Nuclear Receptors and Coregulators GPCR Signaling PathwayFinder Neurotrophin & Receptors NFκB Signaling Pathway NFκB Signaling Pathway Drug Transporters Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cell MAP Kinase Signaling Pathway Drug Metabolism: Phase II Enzymes Mesenchymal Stem Cell JAK / STAT Signaling Pathway Drug Metabolism: Phase I Enzymes Lipoprotein Signaling and Cholesterol Metabolism Insulin Signaling Pathway Glycosylation Lipoprotein Signaling & Cholesterol Metabolism Osteogenesis PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway Stem Cell Signaling T-cell and B-cell Activation Signal Transduction PathwayFinder Terminal Differentiation Marker TGFβ BMP Signaling Pathway Transcription Factors Inflammatory Response T Cell Activation Cytokine Production Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer Inflammatory Response (Signature & Complete Panels) Cancer Genome v2.0 miFinder Immunopathology Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver, Lung, & Prostate Cancer Stem Cell Transcription Factors (Signature & Complete Panels) Homeobox* (HOX) Polycomb* (PcG) Mitochondria Nephrotoxicity Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense Stress and Toxicity PathwayFinder Inflammatory Response T Cell Activation Cytokine Production Cancer Cancer miFinderTM Genome v2.0* Cell Differentiation and Development Cell Differentiation and Development Genome v2.0* miFinderTM miFinderTM Genome v2.0* Genome v2.0* Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes Stem Cell Transcription Factors Genome v2.0* TM Inflammation T Helper Cell Differentiation Wnt Signaling Pathway Molecular Toxicology 384HT miFinderTM miFinderTM Inflammatory Response TGFβ BMP Signaling Pathway Wnt Signaling Pathway TNF Ligand and Receptor TOXICOLOGY / DRUG ADME Stem Cell Transcription Factors Inflammatory Response T Helper Cell Differentiation www.SABiosciences.com 15
  • 18. RT2 MicroRNA PCR ARRAYS Simultaneous Detection of Genome-Wide or Pathway-Focused miRNA How miRNA PCR ARRAYS Work As Easy as a Real-time PCR Experiment MicroRNAs are endogenous single-stranded RNA molecules 19-25 nucleotides in length, synthesized in a regulated manner from larger RNA molecules. Many miRNA sequences have been found in a variety of species [miRBase Release 14: >760 miRNAs in humans, >575 in mice, and >370 in rats]. 1. Convert miRNA to cDNA via Universal Tailing and Reverse Transcription. miRNA Sample 1 Why Use SABiosciences miRNA PCR ARRAYS? miRNA Sample2 miRNA 5’ Identification of miRNAs that potentially regulate your genes of interest is possible with our powerful yet simple bioinformatic algorithm at: www.SABiosciences.com/miRNAsearch.php 3. Functional Studies: The function of individual miRNAs can be identified via miRNA over expression or suppression of miRNA function. 16 Support@SABiosciences.com 1 hr Universal Priming AAAAAA 5’ TTTTTT Universal RT Primer Reverse Transcription AAAAAA cDNA 5’ TTTTTT 2 hr cDNA 5’ TTTTTT 3’ qPCR using miRNASpecific Primer and Universal qPCR Primer 4. Data Analysis. Specificity 120 Single Nucleotide Mismatch Specificity Targeted Template 80 72.2 20 0 0.54 hsa-miR-99a 0.07 hsa-miR-100 miR-99a miR-100 hsa-miR-99a 21.76 O F F 40 O T R E N A G T 60 SABiosciences Assay B Off-Target Template 100 O F T R E F A G T A Expression Analysis: Bioinformatic Prediction: Polyadenylation 3’ 3. Run in Your Real-Time PCR Instrument. The best technology for determining the expression of miRNA is the SABiosciences miRNA PCR Array System. 2. 5’ 3’ O T R E N A G T 1. Analyze 96 - 384 miRNAs in Each PCR Array O T R E N A G T MicroRNA represents a new layer of regulation in endogenous gene transcription and translation. Since there are hundreds of miRNAs in each species, with each miRNA potentially having hundreds of targets, the majority of genes may be subject to regulation by one or more miRNAs. miRNAs are already being considered as cancer biomarkers, and their importance is being realized in a variety of other research areas, such as differentiation, neurobiology and immunology. There are three major ways to start studying miRNA: AAAAAA Poly(A) tail 2. Add cDNA to RT2 qPCR Master Mix. Aliquot Mixture Across PCR Array. Sensitivity: As little as 0.5 µg total RNA needed Multi-Sequence Flexibility: Analyze up to 384 sequences simultaneously Simplicity: As easy as a real-time PCR Array experiment Why Study miRNA? Single Tube Reaction 5’ 3’ 2 The RT miRNA PCR Array accurately analyzes the expression of up to 96 or 384 microRNA sequences simultaneously on ANY real-time PCR instrument. SABiosciences' patent-pending miRNA technology integrates a universal-tailing and reverse transcription reaction specific for miRNA with accurate expression level measurement of distinct miRNA sequences that may differ by a single nucleotide base. RT2 miRNA PCR Arrays are the most specific and sensitive technology for analyzing genome-wide miRNA expression. 3’ 5’ Relative Detection [% Correct] Detecting every miRNA across the entire genome in a specific and sensitive way is a very technologically challenging task. Many miRNA family members and otherwise distinct miRNA species have very similar sequences. Moreover, other RNA species such as snRNA, tRNA, mRNA, and rRNA can cause non-specific amplification, making the specific analysis of mature miRNA even more problematic. SABiosciences' proprietary miRNA detection technologies enable uniformly high PCR amplification efficiencies, allowing simultaneous detection of miRNA under uniform cycling conditions. O T R E N A G T What are miRNAs? hsa-miR-100 Competitor Assay AACCCGUAGAUCCGAUCUUGUG AACCCGUAGAUCCGAACUUGUG Figure 1: miRNA qPCR Assays Distinguish Single Nucleotide Mismatches. RT2 miRNA PCR Assays and a competitor’s assays for miR-99a and miR-100 were used to detect both corresponding synthetic templates, whose sequences differ by only one nucleotide (B). Relative detection of the off-target template is calculated as a percentage of the correct template detection (A). RT2 miRNA PCR Assays’ proprietary primer design specifically discriminates closely related sequences better than competing assays.
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  • 20. QIAGEN® miRNeasy Kits Purification of Total RNA from a Range of Biological Samples A What Are miRNeasy Kits? miRNeasy Kits are a special adaptation of proven RNeasy technology, allowing purification of total RNA longer than approximately 18 nucleotides. The purified RNA includes large RNAs, such as mRNA and rRNA, as well as small RNAs, such as microRNA (miRNA), Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA), small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA), and small nuclear RNA (snRNA). High-throughput Ct Value 32 Why Use miRNeasy Kits? Threshold Cycles 25 22 12 1x107 1x106 1x103 1x102 2 µg 200 ng Low-throughput 32 Ct Value Consistent Results 1x104 1x105 Cell Number B The miRNeasy Mini Kit and miRNeasy 96 Kit allow efficient purification of miRNA from all types of cells and tissues. Effective lysis, even with difficult-tolyse tissues, and removal of contaminants by organic-phase extraction is ® achieved using QIAzol Lysis Reagent. RNA is then purified in spin-column format (miRNeasy Mini Kit) or in 96-well format (miRNeasy 96 Kit). 30 27 17 Copurification of large and small RNAs allows real-time RT-PCR detection of both mRNA and miRNA using, for example, the miScript PCR System and RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays. For certain applications where large RNAs need to be removed, supplementary protocols are available for purification of an RNA fraction rich in small RNAs. How Do miRNeasy Kits Work? Copurification miRNA-enriched Fraction Copurification miRNA-enriched Fraction 27 22 17 QIAcube Manual 12 20 20 mg 2 mg 200 µg 20 µg Amount of Tissue 15 Figure 2. Effective Purification from a Range of Starting Amounts. Total RNA was purified from [A] 102–107 Jurkat cells using the miRNeasy 96 Kit or [B] a dilution series of rat lung tissue homogenate from 20 mg to 200 ng using the miRNeasy Mini Kit. miRNA-enriched fractions (<200 nucleotides) were also isolated from the same samples. Purified RNA was used as a template in quantitative, real-time RT-PCR assays for the miRNA miR-16. 10 5 0 miR-16 miR-25 Figure 1. Reliable miRNA Detection. Rat kidney (25 mg) was stabilized in RNAlater RNA Stabilization Reagent and disrupted using the TissueLyser II. Total RNA (with miRNA) was purified using the miRNeasy Mini Kit, either manually or on the QIAcube®. Real-time RT-PCR using the miScript PCR System was carried out to detect miR-16 and miR-25. miRNeasy Mini Kit The miRNeasy Mini Kit enables purification of total RNA which includes RNA from approximately 18 nucleotides (nt) upwards from all types of animal tissues and cells, including difficult-to-lyse tissues. The miRNeasy Mini Kit is used for low-throughput RNA purification using spin columns. QIAGEN miRNeasy Kits* Product miRNeasy Mini Kit (50) For purification of RNA, including miRNA, from cells and tissues 217004 miRNeasy 96 Kit (4) For purification of RNA, including miRNA, from cells and tissues in 96-well format 217061 * See also page 22 for stabilization and purification of RNA, including miRNA, from blood. 2 for for details on the RT FFPE RNA Extraction Kit that also recovers miRNA. 18 Support@SABiosciences.com Catalog # See page 7
  • 21. ChampionChIP qPCR System TM 40% 35% 30% 25% The ChampionChIP One-Day Kit simplifies the usual two- to five-day ChIP protocol down to a manageable six to eight hours. Its crosslink reversal step is much faster and less tedious than conventional methods, and its DNA purification step yields a larger quantity and higher quality ChIP DNA than other one-day kits. 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% CDKN1A Gene Region (kb Relative to TSS) ChampionChIP antibodies for modified histones (H3Ac, H3K4me2, H3K27me3) or control IgG were used for precipitating chromatin from one million HeLa cells. Each ChIP DNA fraction was analyzed with a ChampionChIP Tiling Array representing 30 one-kb tile intervals across the genomic sequence of the CDKN1A gene. The results obtained from three independent experiments are consistent with active transcription of the CDKN1A gene. 8 30 min 30 min 40 min Optional: Quickly Evaluate Fragmentation Size 2. Immunoprecipitation Pre-Clear Anti-TF or -Histone Antibody & Control IgG Save Input Protein A Beads Fraction Wash 3. ChIP and Input Fraction DNA Isolation Reverse Cross-Linking and Elution DNA Spin-Column Purification B. Real-Time PCR C. Data Analysis (ChIP PCR Array Analysis Software) 50 min 1-2 hr 1 hr 30 min 30 min 10 min 2 hr 15 min Fold Change 7 A. Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) 1. ChIP-Ready Chromatin Preparation Fix and Harvest Cells Sonicate Chromatin 6 5 4 The ChampionChIP System includes a simplified high-performance One-Day ChIP Kit, ChIP-Grade Antibodies, real-time PCR primers, and a FREE ChIP PCR Array Data Analysis Suite. Percent of DNA Input [%] Euchromatin and Heterochromatin Markers H3K4me2 H3K27me3 H3K9me3 Control IgG 6 4 2 0 A549 HepG2 PC3 0 p53 Binding CDKN1A mRNA Expression Figure 4: Treatment with 5-Fluorouracil Increases CDKN1A Gene Expression and p53 Binding in Cell Lines Expressing Wild-Type But Not Mutant p53. Triplicate samples from A549, HepG2, and PC3 cells were treated with 5-FU (300 µM, 6 h), and either subjected to ChIP with an anti-p53 antibody followed by qPCR analysis of the CDKN1A-2kb p53 binding site, or harvested for RNA to analyze CDKN1A expression by real-time RT-PCR. The results of both assays are expressed as the fold-increase upon 5-FU treatment. ChampionChIP qPCR System Catalog # Human Mouse ChampionChIP PCR Arrays Stem Cell Transcription Genes Oncogene & Tumor Suppressor Genes T Helper Cell Differentiation Inflammatory Responses ChampionChIP One-Day Kit ChampionChIP Antibody Kits Human RNA Polymerase II, p53 Histones (H3Ac, H4Ac, H3Kme2, etc.) 330454 330454 330454 330454 330454 334471 GH-501 GH-502 GH-503 GH-504 GA-101 GM-501 GM-502 GM-503 GM-504 GA-101 334481 Inquire Inquire ChampionChIP qPCR Primers High Specificity 8 Transcription Factor Binding and mRNA Expression Analysis 3 2 1 Figure 1: The Entire ChampionChIP System Protocol Can Be Completed in a Single Day. 10 H3Ac H3K4me2 H3K27me3 Control IgG Figure 3: Differential Histone Modification Tiling Across the Sequence of Any Gene. How the ChampionChIPTM System Works 12 Differential Histone Modification Across Any Gene +10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 The ChampionChIPTM System provides the first complete platform for the analysis of in vivo protein-DNA interactions using Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and real-time PCR (qPCR) detection. With validated high-quality ChIP-grade antibodies and PCR primers for any genes’ promoter region, a simple and robust one-day preparation assay quickly delivers reliable and biologically relevant results. ChIP qPCR is a powerful and versatile method for the analysis of chromatin DNA bound by transcription factors, co-regulators, modified histones, chromatin remodeling proteins, or other nuclear factors from live cells. However, the tedious process and variable results have limited many researchers’ ability to adopt this technique to study dynamic protein-DNA interactions in native chromatin environments. The ChampionChIPTM System, yields the most reliable ChIP assay results with qPCR precision in just a single day. Percent of DNA Input [%] Reliable Chromatin IP with Real-Time PCR Precision Achieved in Only ONE DAY! 334001 Inquire Inquire Custom ChampionChIP qPCR Arrays Inquire Inquire Inquire Product Any Promoter Region for Human, Mouse or Rat ALDOA MYO-D Genomic Loci SAT2 TF Binding Sites or Promoter Tiling 330520 RT SYBR Green w/ ROX Master Mix 2 330510 RT SYBR Green w/ Fluorescein Master Mix 2 330500 RT SYBR Green Only Master Mix ChampionChIP PCR Array Data Analysis Software 2 Figure 2. The ChampionChIP System Readily and Correctly Identifies Different Euchromatin and Heterochromatin Loci. ChampionChIP antibodies against modified histones (H3K4me2, H3K27me3, H3K9me3) or control IgG were used for precipitating chromatin from HeLa cells. Each ChIP DNA fraction was analyzed by real-time PCR using primers specific for the ALDOA, MYO-D, and SAT2 loci to calculate percentages of co-precipitating DNA relative to input. www.SABiosciences.com FREE 19
  • 22. Methyl-Profiler PCR ARRAY System TM Simple, Fast and Reliable DNA Methylation Analysis The Methyl-ProfilerTM DNA Methylation PCR Array System is an innovative technology enabling fast and accurate detection of DNA methylation status at CpG islands. This technology complements the bisulfite-based methods with simple and simultaneous selective restriction digests of either methylated or unmethylated DNA, and takes advantage of the quantitative power of real-time PCR. The PCR Array format reveals the DNA methylation status of gene panels related to diseases or pathways. The individual primer pairs allow analysis of the DNA methylation status of any human or mouse gene. The reliability and simplicity of the procedure makes this technology ideal for profiling DNA methylation and biomarkers of stem cell growth and differentiation, cancer, and other human diseases. How DNA Methylation PCR ARRAYS Work 1. DNA Digestion. Mix DNA + Digestion Buffer Split into 4 Fractions Why Use the Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System? Simple, Fast and Reliable: No bisulfite conversion and ready-to-use. Disease- or Pathway-Focused Gene Sets: Simultaneously detect DNA methylation of 24 or 96 genes. Genome-wide Coverage: Primers to detect methylation of your favorite genes. The Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System relies on the differential cleavage of target sequences by two different restriction endonucleases whose activities require either the presence or absence of methylated cytosines in their respective recognition sequences. As real-time PCR quantifies the relative amount of intact DNA remaining after each enzyme digestion, the methylation status of individual genes and the methylation profile across a gene panel are reliably and easily calculated. The high yield of DNA from the restriction digests and PCR amplification allow the analysis of smaller, more heterogeneous samples. Results Comparable to Bisulfite Sequencing Add Enzyme: Mock Sensitive Dependent Methylation Sensitive - + - + Methylation Dependent - - + + 37 C (6 hr - overnight) RT SYBR Green qPCR Master Mix 2 ® Mock Sensitive Dependent Double % Total Input DNA Hypermethylated Intermediately Methylated Unmethylated Gene 1 Gene 2 Gene 3 Gene 4 Gene 5 Gene 6 The human genome contains many long hypermethylated stretches of CpG dinucleotide-rich sequences. In this sea of CpG methylation, unmethylated CpG-rich sequences, known as “CpG islands”, are found in the promoters of most transcriptionally active genes. These normal patterns of DNA methylation are perturbed in cancer cells, where specific tumor suppressor genes (TSG) become hypermethylated, causing their expression to be silenced. Since every tumor type has a unique “methylation profile”, or panel of hypermethylated genes, the analysis of TSG hypermethylation has become very important for basic cancer research, clinical diagnostics, and therapeutic applications. The Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System fulfills the need to rapidly and simultaneously determine the methylation status of more genes in more samples in a higher-throughput fashion. The current time- and labor-intensive methodologies require bisulfite conversion of unmethylated cytosines to uracil followed by either sequence analysis or PCR using primers sensitive to the resulting base conversion. Bisulfite conversion is not only tedious but is also inefficient and damages DNA. The resulting low yields of DNA make bisulfite-based methods unsuitable for the analysis of small samples. 20 90 Support@SABiosciences.com Hypermethylated Intermediately Methylated Unmethylated 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 3. Data Analysis. 100 80 60 40 20 0 Percent of Input DNA [%] Double o 2. Real-Time PCR. 100 Bisulfite Sequencing MethylProfiler MCF7 Bisulfite Sequencing MethylProfiler SKBR3 Bisulfite Sequencing MethylProfiler MDA-MB-231 Figure 1: Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays Yield Results Consistent with Bisulfite Sequencing. The methylation status of the cadherin 1 gene (CDH1) was determined using bisulfite sequencing and Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays in three breast cancer cell lines known to have very different CDH1 methylation patterns. To validate the accuracy of the Methyl-Profiler PCR Array System, its results were compared with those generated by bisulfite sequencing, the gold standard for DNA methylation analysis. The methylation status for both the CDH1 (Figure 1) and CDH13 (data not shown) genes observed in three different breast cancer cell lines by the two methods match very closely. Real-time PCR characterization of methylation-dependent and methylation-sensitive restriction enzyme digestions directly quantifies unmethylated and hypermethylated genomic DNA, respectively. The results indicate that the sensitivity and specificity of the MethylProfiler PCR Array System rivals bisulfite sequencing, suggesting that it can provide an alternative to more tedious bisulfite PCR analysis methods. Make your DNA Methylation analysis as quick and painless as possible with the Methyl-Profiler DNA Methylation PCR System and EXCEL-based data analysis. Download our FREE EXCEL Data Analysis Software: www.SABiosciences.com/dna_methylation.php
  • 23. Methyl-ProfilerTM PCR ARRAY System PCR ARRAY Guide v4.0 Novel Breast Cancer Biomarker Discovery 100 Hypermethylated Intermediately Methylated Unmethylated 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 100 93.75 87.5 75 50 33.33 12.5 6.25 0 and normal blood genomic DNA (encoding hypermethylated and unmethylated HIC1, respectively) were mixed in different ratios. Using Human HIC1 Methyl-Profiler qPCR Primers, the percentage of hypermethylated HIC1 relative to total promoter DNA in each mixture was detectable down to 6.25 percent. Primary tumors are typically very heterogeneous, containing a mixture of both cancerous and noncancerous cells. Therefore, reliable tumor characterization requires detecting smaller amounts of hypermethylated DNA diluted in an unmethylated background. Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays have the sensitivity required to detect hypermethylated DNA from breast cancer cells even when they represent only 6.25 % of the total cell population (Figure 2). Applications MLH1 ATM APC CHFR CAV1 CRBP1 FHIT BRCA1 CDKN2A CDKN1A SFN p14ARF PYCARD GADD45A ZMYND10 GSTP1 CDH1 CALCA MGMT ABCB1 CDH13 WT1 p73 HIC1 % Hypermethylated DNA 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% >80% Blood MCF7 SKBR3 24 Signature Breast Cancer Tumor Suppressor Genes Breast Cancer Biomarker Validation 20% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Normal MDA- MDA- UACC812 MDA- SKBR3 SKBR3 MCF7 MCF7 MB-415 MB-231 MB-435 Figure 2: Methyl-Profiler PCR Assays Detect Hypermethylation in Heterogeneous Samples Containing As Little As Five Percent Tumor DNA. SKBR3 breast cancer cell line 10% 10% >80% Percent SKBR3 Genomic DNA [%] <10% 79 Transcription Factor Genes <10% 90 % Hypermethylated DNA Percent of Total Input DNA [%] Sensitivity Comparable to Bisulfite Sequencing MDA-MB-231 Cell Lines Figure 3: Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays Validate Breast Cancer Gene Methylation Status in Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Heat map comparison of the hypermethylation status of 24 genes in the genomic DNA of three breast cancer cell lines and blood genomic DNA as determined by Human Breast Cancer Signature Panel DNA Methylation PCR Arrays. To demonstrate that Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays can validate methylation biomarkers, we first scanned published results to design a cataloged PCR Array representing a signature panel of the 24 most frequently methylated genes in human breast tumors. We then analyzed the methylation profile of this gene panel in three different breast cancer cell lines (Figure 3). The results further strengthen the correlation of these biomarkers with breast cancer. Cell Lines Figure 4: Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays Discover New Candidate Breast Cancer DNA Methylation Biomarkers. Heat map comparison of the hypermethylation status of a panel of 79 transcription factor genes in six breast cancer cell lines and a normal epithelial cell line as determined with Custom DNA Methylation PCR Arrays. To demonstrate that Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays can also discover new biomarkers, we arranged a custom array containing a panel of candidate transcription factor genes, whose methylation status had not been previously associated with breast cancer (Figure 4). We found that breast cancer cell lines also hypermethylate this gene panel, potentially providing a new discovery source for cancer biomarkers. The Methyl-Profiler DNA Methylation PCR Array System is ideally suited to genomic DNA hypermethylation analysis for both basic research applications and clinical biomarker development. The simple two-step procedure is considerably faster and easier than current bisulfite sequencing and bisulfite PCR methods, and yields closely matching results with equivalent sensitivity. Methyl-Profiler TM DNA Methylation PCR ARRAYS Product* Breast Cancer Gastric Cancer Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Colon Cancer Human Stem Cell Transcription Factors Inflammatory Response T Cell Activation Cytokine Production Tumor Suppressor Genes (TSG) Homeobox Genes (HOX) Polycomb Genes (PcG) Custom Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays Catalog # Human Mouse 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 335211 MeAH-011 MeAH-021 MeAH-031 MeAH-041 MeAH-051 MeAH-061 MeAH-511 MeaH-521 MeaH-531 MeAH-541 MeAH-551 MeAH-561 MeAH-571 Inquire MeAM-011 MeAM-021 MeAM-031 MeAM-041 MeAM-051 MeAM-061 MeAM-511 MeAM-521 MeAM-531 MeAM-541 MeAM-551 MeAM-561 MeAM-571 Inquire * Methyl-Profiler PCR Arrays are available in Signature Panels (24 genes) & Comprehensive Panels (96 genes). PCR ARRAY Accessories Pack Size Methyl-Profiler qPCR Assays 200 Reactions Methyl-Profiler Enzyme Kit 12 Samples 2 RT SYBR Green Master Mixes (see page 6) 2 Arrays Methyl-Profiler PCR Array Data Analysis Software www.SABiosciences.com Catalog # 335001 335451 Various FREE 21
  • 24. QIAGEN® DNeasy® Blood & Tissue Kits Purification of Total DNA from Cells, Tissues & Blood What Are DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits? DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits provide fast and easy silica-based DNA purification in convenient spin-column and 96-well-plate formats. Most samples can be directly lysed with proteinase K, eliminating the need for mechanical disruption and reducing hands-on time. Optimized protocols for specific sample types provide reproducible purification of high-quality DNA for life science, genotyping, and veterinary pathogen research applications. Why Use DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits? DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits simplify purification of DNA from a wide range of sample types, including animal species commonly encountered in life science, veterinary, and genotyping applications. The efficient DNeasy Blood & Tissue procedure enables high yields of total DNA from animal blood and tissue samples. Typical Yields Using DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits Source Amount DNA [µg] Mammalian Blood Bird Blood HeLa Cells Liver Brain Kidney Spleen Mouse Tail Rat Tail Pig Ear Horse Hair Fish Fin Fish Spawn (mackerel) 100 µL 5 µL 2 x 106 25 mg 25 mg 25 mg 10 mg 1.2 cm (tip) 0.6 cm (tip) 25 mg 10 hairs 20 mg 10 mg 3-6 9-40 15-25 10-30 15-30 15-30 5-30 10-25 20-40 10-30 2-4 10-20 5-10 QIAGEN DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits How Do DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits Work? Product DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits use reliable silica-membrane technology, in convenient spin-column or 96-well formats. This technology ensures fast and reproducible DNA purification, eliminating the need for organic extraction and alcohol precipitation. Catalog # 69581 69582 69506 69504 DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit (4) 4 x 96 DNA minipreps DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit (12) 12 x 96 DNA minipreps DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit (250) 250 DNA minipreps DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit (50) 50 DNA minipreps QIAGEN® QIAamp® DNA Mini Kits Purification of Genomic, Mitochondrial, Bacterial, Parasitic, or Viral DNA What are QIAamp DNA Mini Kits? QIAamp DNA Mini Kits provide silica-membrane-based nucleic acid purification from tissues, swabs, CSF, blood, body fluids, or washed cells from urine. The spin-column procedure does not require mechanical homogenization, so total hands-on preparation time is only 20 minutes. Why use QIAamp DNA Mini Kits? QIAamp DNA technology yields genomic, mitochondrial, bacterial, parasite, or viral DNA from human tissue samples ready to use in PCR and blotting procedures. DNA purified using the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit is sized up to 50 kb. DNA of this length denatures completely and has the highest amplification efficiency. How do QIAamp DNA Mini Kits work? QIAamp DNA Mini Kits use fast spin-column or vacuum procedures. No phenolchloroform extraction is required. DNA binds specifically to the QIAamp silica-gel membrane while contaminants pass through. PCR inhibitors such as divalent cations and proteins are completely removed in two efficient wash steps, leaving purified DNA to be eluted in either water or a buffer provided with the kit. 22 Support@SABiosciences.com Typical Yields Using QIAamp DNA Mini Kits Sample Blood Buffy Coat Cells Liver Brain Lung Heart Kidney Spleen Amount Total Nucleic Acids [µg]* DNA [µg]† 200 µL 200 µL 107 25 mg 25 mg 25 mg 25 mg 25 mg 10 mg 4-12 25-50 40-60 60-115 35-60 25-45 15-40 40-85 25-45 4-12 25-50 30-40 10-30 15-30 5-10 5-10 15-30 5-30 * Nucleic acids obtained without RNase treatment. † DNA obtained with RNase treatment. QIAGEN QIAamp DNA Mini Kits Product Catalog # QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (250) For 250 DNA preps 51306 QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (50) For 50 DNA preps 51304
  • 25. PreAnalytiX® PAXgene® DNA System Collection & Stabilization of Blood or Tissue Samples & Subsequent DNA Purification What Is the PAXgene DNA System? A For blood, the PAXgene Blood DNA System is an integrated and standardized system for collection and stabilization of whole blood specimens and subsequent purification of genomic DNA. The system uses PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes for blood collection and stabilization, and the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit for subsequent DNA purification. For tissue, the PAXgene Tissue DNA System enables molecular and traditional pathology testing from the same specimen, providing a superior alternative to traditional tissue fixation methods. PAXgene Tissue Containers are used for collection, stabilization, and storage of tissue specimens, while preserving tissue morphology. The PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit allows subsequent purification of DNA. Why Use the PAXgene DNA System? The PAXgene Blood DNA System provides blood collection and purification in one system, easy sample transport after collection, and high-quality, high-molecular–weight DNA. The PAXgene Tissue DNA System provides an integrated system for fixation, stabilization, and purification. It both preserves tissue morphology and provides high-quality DNA. How Does the PAXgene DNA System Work? PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes are used for collection under vacuum of 8.5 mL whole blood. These tubes contain a proprietary blend of reagents that both prevents blood coagulation and stabilizes white blood cells. For DNA isolation, the blood is transferred to processing tubes filled with cell lysis buffer and the solution is mixed to lyse red and white blood cells. Cell nuclei and mitochondria are pelleted by centrifugation, washed, and resuspended in digestion buffer. Protein contaminants are removed by incubation with a protease. DNA is precipitated in isopropanol, washed in 70% ethanol, dried, and resuspended in resuspension buffer. For tissue, samples are placed into PAXgene Tissue Containers. These are dual-chamber containers prefilled with 2 reagents: PAXgene Tissue Fix which rapidly penetrates and fixes the tissue and PAXgene Tissue Stabilizer which stops fixation and stabilizes tissue. DNA purification is performed using the PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit which uses silica-based technology in a spin-column format. M M 48.5 kb B M M 145.5 kb 48.5 kb Figure 1. High Quality and High Molecular Weight of Genomic DNA. Genomic DNA was isolated from 8 blood donors using the PAXgene Blood DNA System. [A] Agarose gel analysis; [B] pulsed-field gel electrophoresis for enhanced separation of high-molecular–weight genomic DNA; [M] markers. PreAnalytiX PAXgene DNA Kits Product Catalog # 761133 PAXgene Tissue Containers (10) For 10 tissue samples PAXgene Tissue Containers are dual-cavity containers prefilled with 2 reagents. PAXgene Tissue Fix rapidly penetrates and fixes the tissue, preserving tissue morphology. Fixation is comparable to formalin fixation, but without the destructive nucleic acid crosslinking and degradation. After fixation, the tissue is transferred to PAXgene Tissue Stabilizer in the same container. Nucleic acids and morphology of the sample are stable up to 7 days at room temperature, for longer periods at 2-8°C, or even at -20°C. Stabilized samples can be embedded in paraffin for histological studies. PAXgene Tissue Kits provide efficient subsequent purification of RNA, miRNA, and/or DNA from the same sample. Inquire PAXgene Blood DNA Kit (25) For 25 DNA preparations PAXgene Tissue Containers PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes (100) For collection of 100 samples 765112 PAXgene Tissue DNA Kit (50) For 50 DNA preparations 767134 PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes The PAXgene Blood DNA system consists of PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes, for blood collection and stabilization, and the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit, for DNA purification in a single-tube procedure. www.SABiosciences.com 23
  • 26. RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAY Publications Selected Research Papers Citing RT2 Profiler PCR ARRAYS* References Listed by Pathway-Focused PCR Arrays ANGIOGENESIS APPLICATION: CANCER BIOLOGY Brant KA, Fabisiak JP. Nickel and the microbial toxin, MALP-2, stimulate proangiogenic mediators from human lung fibroblasts via a HIF-1alpha and COX-2-mediated pathway. Toxicol Sci. 2009 Jan;107(1):227-37. Liu Z, Kobayashi K, van Dinther M, van Heiningen SH, Valdimarsdottir G, van Laar T, Scharpfenecker M, Lowik CW, Goumans MJ, Ten Dijke P, Pardali E. VEGF and inhibitors of TGFbeta type-I receptor kinase synergistically promote J Cell Sci. 2009 Sep 15;122(Pt 18):3294-302. McElroy MK, Kaushal S, Tran Cao HS, Moossa AR, Talamini MA, Hoffman RM, Bouvet M. Upregulation of thrombospondin-1 and angiogenesis in an aggressive human Mol Cancer Ther. 2009 Jul;8(7):1779-86. APOPTOSIS Bose RN, Maurmann L, Mishur RJ, Yasui L, Gupta S, Grayburn WS, Hofstetter H, Milton T. Non-DNA-binding platinum anticancer agents: Cytotoxic activities of platinum-phosphato complexes towards human ovarian cancer cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Nov 25;105(47):18314-9. Uetani T, Nakayama H, Okayama H, Okura T, Higaki J, Inoue H, Higashiyama S. Insufficiency of proHB-EGF shedding enhances hypoxic cell death in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts via the activation of Caspase-3 and c-JUN N-terminal kinase. J Biol Chem. 2009 Feb 4. Bok K, Prikhodko VG, Green KY, Sosnovtsev SV. Apoptosis in Murine Norovirus Infected RAW264.7 Cells is Associated with Survivin Downregulation. J Virol. 2009 Feb 11. Mhyre AJ, Marcondes AM, Spaulding EY, Deeg HJ. Stroma-dependent apoptosis in clonal hematopoietic precursors correlates with expression of PYCARD. Blood. 2009 Jan 15;113(3):649-58. Pru JK, Kaneko-Tarui T, Jurisicova A, Kashiwagi A, Selesniemi K, Tilly JL. Induction of proapoptotic gene expression and recruitment of p53 herald ovarian Reprod Sci. 2009 Apr;16(4):347-56. BREAST CANCER & ESTROGEN RECEPTOR SIGNALING Cooper C, Guo J, Yan Y, Chooniedass-Kothari S, Hube F, Hamedani MK, Murphy LC, Myal Y, Leygue E. Increasing the relative expression of endogenous non-coding Steroid Receptor RNA Nucleic Acids Res. 2009 Jul;37(13):4518-31. Adams BD, Cowee DM, White BA. The role of miR-206 in the epidermal growth factor (EGF) induced repression of Mol Endocrinol. 2009 Aug;23(8):1215-30. TM CANCER PATHWAYFINDER Gridley DS, Slater JM, Luo-Owen X, Rizvi A, Chapes SK, Stodieck LS, Ferguson VL, Pecaut MJ. Spaceflight effects on T lymphocyte distribution, function and gene expression. J Appl Physiol. 2009 Jan;106(1):194-202. Das KK, Bajpai M, Kong Y, Liu J, Geng X, Das KM. Mesalamine suppresses the expression of TC22, a novel tropomyosin isoform Mol Pharmacol. 2009 Jul;76(1):183-91. * For a complete list of publications, please visit: www.SABiosciences.com/support_publication.php 24 Support@SABiosciences.com Figure: PIK3CA mRNA Expression in Multiple Lung Cancer Cell Lines. PIK3CA mRNA expression was compared among cell lines having different features, such as PIK3CA alterations or mutations of other genes involved in the EGFR signaling pathway. PIK3CA mRNA expression levels were expressed relative to the mean levels in six HBEC cell lines. PIK3CA mRNA expression in PIK3CA gain or EGFR mutant cell lines were significantly increased compared with that of wild-type cell lines. However, PIK3CA mutant lines do not express increased mRNA levels. Horizonatal bars indicate mean values. The Kruskal-Wallis test with Dunn’s multiple comparison test was used to determine significance. Yamamoto, H., et al. Cancer Research 2008; 68: 6913-6921. CELL CYCLE Chen S, Sims GP, Chen XX, Gu YY, Chen S, Lipsky PE. Modulatory effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 on human B cell differentiation. J Immunol. 2007 Aug 1;179(3):1634-47. Lu SY, Sontag DP, Detillieux KA, Cattini PA. FGF-16 is released from neonatal cardiac myocytes and alters growth-related signaling: a possible role in postnatal development. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2008 May;294(5):C1242-9. Higgins S, Wong SH, Richner M, Rowe CL, Newgreen DF, Werther GA, Russo VC. Fibroblast growth factor 2 reactivates G1 checkpoint in SK-N-MC cells via Endocrinology. 2009 Sep;150(9):4044-55. CHEMOKINES & RECEPTORS Miselis NR, Wu ZJ, Van Rooijen N, Kane AB Targeting tumor-associated macrophages in an orthotopic murine model of diffuse malignant mesothelioma. Mol Cancer Ther. 2008 Apr;7(4):788-99. Lim J, Derrick SC, Kolibab K, Yang AL, Porcelli S, Jacobs WR, Morris SL. Early pulmonary cytokine and chemokine responses in mice immunized with three different vaccines against Mycobacterium tuberculosis determined by PCR array. Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2009 Jan;16(1):122-6. Fukami N, Ramachandran S, Saini D, Walter M, Chapman W, Patterson GA, Mohanakumar T. Antibodies to MHC class I induce autoimmunity: role in the pathogenesis of chronic rejection. J Immunol. 2009 Jan 1;182(1):309-18. Cheung KP, Yang E, Goldrath AW. Memory-like CD8+ T cells generated during homeostatic proliferation defer to J Immunol. 2009 Sep 1;183(5):3364-72. Sundararaj KP, Samuvel DJ, Li Y, Sanders JJ, Lopes-Virella MF, Huang Y. Interleukin-6 released from fibroblasts is essential for up-regulation of matrix J Biol Chem. 2009 May 15;284(20):13714-24.
  • 27. PUBLICATIONS: PCR ARRAYS COMMON CYTOKINES Silver RF, Walrath J, Lee H, Jacobson BA, Horton H, Bowman MR, Nocka K, Sypek JP. Human Alveolar Macrophage Gene Responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Strains H37Ra and H37Rv. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2008 Sep 11. Nacu N, Luzina IG, Highsmith K, Lockatell V, Pochetuhen K, Cooper ZA, Gillmeister MP, Todd NW, Atamas SP Macrophages produce TGF-beta-induced (beta-ig-h3) following ingestion of apoptotic cells and regulate MMP14 levels and collagen turnover in fibroblasts J Immunol. 2008 Apr 1;180(7):5036-44. Campeau PM, Rafei M, Boivin MN, Sun Y, Grabowski GA, Galipeau J. Characterization of Gaucher disease bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells reveals Blood. 2009 Oct 8;114(15):3181-90. Shinoda Y, Ogata N, Higashikawa A, Manabe I, Shindo T, Yamada T, Kugimiya F, Ikeda T, Kawamura N, Kawasaki Y, Tsushima K, Takeda N, Nagai R, Hoshi K, Nakamura K, Chung UI, Kawaguchi H. Kruppel-like factor 5 causes cartilage degradation through transactivation of matrix metalloproteinase 9. J Biol Chem. 2008 Jul 10. Myskiw C, Arsenio J, van Bruggen R, Deschambault Y, Cao J. Vaccinia virus E3 suppresses expression of diverse cytokines through inhibition J Virol. 2009 Jul;83(13):6757-68. Lucio-Eterovic AK, Piao Y, de Groot JF. Mediators of glioblastoma resistance and invasion during antivascular endothelial Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Jul 15;15(14):4589-99. CUSTOM PCR ARRAYS Kuhn AR, Schlauch K, Lao R, Halayko AJ, Gerthoffer WT, Singer CA. MicroRNA Expression in Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells: Role of miR-25 in Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2009 Jun 18. Huang J, Chen K, Huang J, Gong W, Dunlop NM, Howard OM, Bian X, Gao Y, Wang JM. Regulation of the leucocyte chemoattractant receptor FPR in glioblastoma cells by cell differentiation. Carcinogenesis. 2009 Feb;30(2):348-55. ENDOTHELIAL CELL BIOLOGY Chahrour M, Jung SY, Shaw C, Zhou X, Wong ST, Qin J, Zoghbi HY. MeCP2, a Key Contributor to Neurological Disease, Activates and Represses Transcription Science. 2008 May 30;320(5880):1224-9. Peduto L, Dulauroy S, Lochner M, Spath GF, Morales MA, Cumano A, Eberl G. Inflammation recapitulates the ontogeny of lymphoid stromal cells. J Immunol. 2009 May 1;182(9):5789-99. Ianzini F, Kosmacek EA, Nelson ES, Napoli E, Erenpreisa J, Kalejs M, Mackey MA. Activation of meiosis-specific genes is associated with depolyploidization of Cancer Res. 2009 Mar 15;69(6):2296-304. Schreiber TH, Deyev VV, Rosenblatt JD, Podack ER. Tumor-induced suppression of CTL expansion and subjugation by gp96-Ig Cancer Res. 2009 Mar 1;69(5):2026-33. DiMeo TA, Anderson K, Phadke P, Fan C, Perou CM, Naber S, Kuperwasser C. A novel lung metastasis signature links Wnt signaling with cancer cell Cancer Res. 2009 Jul 1;69(13):5364-73. DNA DAMAGE Hoffman AE, Zheng T, Ba Y, Zhu Y. The circadian gene NPAS2, a putative tumor suppressor, is involved in DNA damage response. Mol Cancer Res. 2008 Sep;6(9):1461-8. Chesnokova V, Wong C, Zonis S, Gruszka A, Wawrowsky K, Ren SG, Benshlomo A, Yu R. Diminished pancreatic {beta} cell mass in securin-null mice is caused by {beta} cell apoptosis and senescence. Endocrinology. 2009 Feb 12. Li Z, Suzuki Y, Huang M, Cao F, Xie X, Connolly AJ, Yang PC, Wu JC Comparison of Reporter Gene and Iron Particle Labeling for Tracking Fate of Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Differentiated Endothelial Cells in Living Subjects. Stem Cells. 2008 Apr;26(4):864-73. Asada S, Takahashi T, Isodono K, Adachi A, Imoto H, Ogata T, Ueyama T, Matsubara H, Oh H. Downregulation of Dicer expression by serum withdrawal sensitizes human endothelial cells to apoptosis. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Dec;295(6):H2512-21. GROWTH FACTORS Stirling DP, Liu S, Kubes P, Yong VW Depletion of Ly6G/Gr-1 leukocytes after spinal cord injury in mice alters wound healing and worsens neurological outcome. J Neurosci. 2009 Jan 21;29(3):753-64. HYPOXIA SIGNALING Wendler CC, Amatya S, McClaskey C, Ghatpande S, Fredholm BB, Rivkees SA. A1 adenosine receptors play an essential role in protecting the embryo against hypoxia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Jun 5;104(23):9697-702. Mueller BR, Bale TL. Sex-specific programming of offspring emotionality after stress early in pregnancy. J Neurosci. 2008 Sep 3;28(36):9055-65. APPLICATION: INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES & RECEPTORS Santisteban M, Reiman JM, Asiedu MK, Behrens MD, Nassar A, Kalli KR, Haluska P, Ingle JN, Hartmann LC, Manjili MH, Radisky DC, Ferrone S, Knutson KL. Immune-induced epithelial to mesenchymal transition in vivo generates breast Cancer Res. 2009 Apr 1;69(7):2887-95. DRUG METABOLISM: PHASE I ENZYMES Ning B, Dial S, Sun Y, Wang J, Yang J, Guo L Systematic and simultaneous gene profiling of 84 drug-metabolizing genes in primary human hepatocytes J Biomol Screen. 2008 Mar;13(3):194-201. EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX & ADHESION MOLECULES Johansen LD, Naumanen T, Knudsen A, Westerlund N, Gromova I, Junttila M, Nielsen C, Bottzauw T, Tolkovsky A, Westermarck J, Coffey ET, Jaattela M, Kallunki T. IKAP localizes to membrane ruffles with filamin A and regulates actin cytoskeleton organization and cell migration. J Cell Sci. 2008 Mar 15;121(Pt 6):854-64. Figure: Lineage-dependent Differences in Expression of Treg Functional Genes. Quantitative PCR analysis of selected genes related to Treg function in CD4+CD25+ cells from Mossi, Fulani, and European donors infected with Plasmodium falciparum (malaria). CD4+CD25+ cells were isolated from 12 Mossi (red bars) and 12 Fulani (blue bars) donors included in the study and 10 European donors (gray bars), and lysed to obtain total RNA. Equal amounts of RNA (50 ng) from each donor were reverse-transscribed and amplified in duplicate in RT2 Custom PCR Arrays to simultaneously examine the mRNA levels of nine selected genes related to Treg activity using PPIA, GAPDH, and ACTB as housekeeping genes (HKG). Data was normalized to the mean values of the HKG, and a relative amount of RNA was calculated using the 2-∆C method. t Torcia MG, Santarlasci V,. et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Jan 15;105:646-651. www.SABiosciences.com 25