Real-time PCR has become one of the most widely used methods of gene quantitation
because it has a large dynamic range, boasts tremendous sensitivity, can be highly …

Real-time quantitative PCR allows the sensitive, specific and reproducible quantitation of
nucleic acids. Since its introduction, real-time quantitative PCR has revolutionized the field …

Reactive oxygen species amplify protein kinase C signaling in high glucose-induced
fibronectin expression by human peritoneal mesothelial cells. Background We previously …

It has been shown recently that different genotypes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis induce
distinct immune responses in the host, as reflected by variations in cytokine and iNOS …

Zinc (Zn) supplementation stimulates bone growth in Zn-deficient humans and animals. A
biphasic pattern of mineralization has been observed in cultured osteoblasts; an initiation …

The recent resurgence of Chikungunya virus in India and Indian Ocean Islands with unusual
clinical severity is a matter of great public health concern. Despite the fact that CHIKV …

Objective To demonstrate the presence of an independent renin–angiotensin system (RAS)
in the peritoneum and to determine the role of locally produced angiotensin (Ang) II in high …

Rapid detection of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms is essential for ensuring the
safety and quality of food. Real‐time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology has the …

Background Real-time PCR is becoming a common tool for detecting and quantifying
expression profiling of selected genes. Cytokines mRNA quantification is widely used in …

Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) is a precursor for several important peptide hormones
involved in a variety of functions ranging from stress response to energy homeostasis. In …