Noninvasive method for obtaining RNA from buccal mucosa epithelial cells for gene expression profiling

Biotechniques. 2004 Mar;36(3):484-7. doi: 10.2144/04363RN03.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Epithelium / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Profiling / instrumentation
  • Gene Expression Profiling / methods*
  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Humans
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Mouth Mucosa / metabolism*
  • RNA / genetics*
  • RNA / isolation & purification*
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Specimen Handling / instrumentation
  • Specimen Handling / methods*

Substances

  • RNA