Sequential analysis of RNA synthesis by microchip electrophoresis

Anal Biochem. 2009 May 1;388(1):161-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2009.01.040. Epub 2009 Feb 3.

Abstract

We describe the potential of microchip electrophoresis with a Hitachi SV1100, which can be used to evaluate the integrity of total RNA, for the analysis of synthesized RNA. There was little interference by DNA and/or the components of the in vitro transcription system with the microchip electrophoresis. The fluorescence intensity corresponding to the synthesized RNA increased in a time-dependent manner as to the RNA synthesis reaction on sequential analysis. A result can be obtained in 160 s and only 1/10 aliquots of samples, compared with the conventional method, are required. These results indicate the potential of microchip electrophoresis for sequential analysis of RNA synthesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Electrophoresis, Microchip / instrumentation
  • Electrophoresis, Microchip / methods*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • RNA / analysis
  • RNA / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • RNA