siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human WI-38

Get tips on using SnoA/N siRNA (h) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - SW1990 SnoN

When extracting nucleic acids from cell cultures, thorough homogenization of cells via vortexing in lysis buffer is very necessary. Choose the best RNA isolation method keeping in mind the downstream applications, generally, column-based isolations result in clean and concentrated RNA samples. Downstream applications like sequencing and cDNA synthesis require high-quality RNA, always treat the samples with DNases and check their integrity by running a gel.

As autophagy is a multi-step process which includes not just the formation of autophagosomes, but most importantly, flux through the entire system, including the degradation upon fusion with lysosomes, which makes it quite challenging for detection. There are several methods for detection in mammalian cells, including immunoblotting analysis of LC3 and p62 and detection of autophagosome formation/maturation by fluorescence microscopy, Currently, there is no single “gold standard” for determining the autophagic activity that is applicable in every experimental context, hence it is recommended to go for the combined use of multiple methods to accurately assess the autophagic activity in any given biological setting.

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Get tips on using siRNA TICAM-1 to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - HT-29 TICAM-1

The RNA interference (RNAi) is used to inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules. Two types of RNA molecules such as microRNA (miRNA) and small interfering RNA (siRNA) play a central role in RNAi. Few points have to considered to increase the transfection efficiency of siRNA. Always use healthy, actively dividing cells to maximize transfection efficiency. The confluency of cells should be between 50-70%. Always use the most appropriate siRNA concentration to avoid off-target effects and unwanted toxic side effects. Positive and negative controls should be used for each and every experiment to determine transfection efficiency.

Get tips on using Gβ 1 siRNA (h) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - T47-D GNB1

Get tips on using Stealth siRNA™ NOTCH2 to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - THP-1 NOTCH2

Get tips on using Stealth siRNA™ NOTCH1 to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - THP-1 NOTCH1

Get tips on using caveolin-1 siRNA (h) to perform siRNA / miRNA gene silencing Human - BEAS-2B CAV1