水稻虫害诱导相关基因实时定量PCR中内参基因的选择

实时定量PCR技术广泛应用于植物功能基因转录水平变化的研究, 选择合适的内参基因进行相对定量分析是实验结果准确的关键因素。通过分析5个常用的内参基因(eEF-1α、18S rRNA、25S rRNA、Actin和UBQ5)在水稻(Oryza sativa)经过各种处理后表达的稳定性, 结果表明, 水稻经过机械损伤处理后eEF-1α基因的表达最稳定; 二化螟处理后25S rRNA基因的表达最为稳定; 稻纵卷叶螟处理后Actin基因的表达最稳定; 两种刺吸式口器昆虫褐飞虱和白背飞虱危害后, UBQ5基因的表达最稳定。同时, 利用OsHI-LOX基因在不同处理后的表达来评价这些内参基因。研究结果为水稻虫害诱导实时定量PCR分析中内参基因的选择提供了理论依据。     

Validation of internal control genes for quantitative gene expression studies in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

The real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) data requires normalization with an internal control gene expressed at constant levels under all the experimental conditions being analyzed for accurate and reliable gene expression results. In this study, the expression of 12 candidate internal control genes, including ACT1, EF1α, GAPDH, IF4a, TUB6, UBC, UBQ5, UBQ10, 18SrRNA, 25SrRNA, GRX and HSP90, in a diverse set of 18 tissue samples representing different organs/developmental stages and stress conditions in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) has been validated. Their expression levels vary considerably in various tissue samples analyzed. The expression levels of EF1α and HSP90 are most constant across various organs/developmental stages analyzed. Similarly, the expression levels of IF4a and GAPDH are most constant across various stress conditions. A set of two most stable genes is found sufficient for accurate and reliable normalization of real-time PCR data in the given set of tissue samples of chickpea. The genes with most constant expression identified in this study should be useful for normalization of gene expression data in a wide variety of tissue samples in chickpea.     

Evaluation and validation of internal control genes for studying gene expression in the dinoflagellate Prorocentrum minimum using real-time PCR

Housekeeping genes (HKGs) are required for the normalization of expression levels in real-time PCR, and their selection is critical for gene expression studies. However, stable expressions of candidate HKGs vary among organisms and tissues and even according to environmental conditions. Here, we evaluated the gene expressions of 10 frequently used HKGs, including 18S rRNA, P2, ACT, TUA, TUB, CYC, eIF4E, MDH, UBQ, and GAPDH, with a total of 17 RNA samples extracted from the dinoflagellate Prorocentrum minimum. All the RNAs were prepared from various cells cultured under different conditions, including thermal shocks, toxic chemical exposures, and different life stages. Via C(T) analyses of the 10 HKGs using the geNorm software, TUA was selected as the most stable HKG for gene expression studies of the dinoflagellate, followed by MDH. Pair-wise variation (V) analysis showed that at least 2 genes were required for accurate normalization of gene expression studies depending on the experimental conditions. These HKGs are useful internal controls for the normalization of gene expression in P. minimum.     

Validation of endogenous control genes in human adipose tissue: relevance to obesity and obesity-associated type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The aim of the present study was to test the influence of obesity and the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on the expression of ten housekeeping genes and of the 18S rRNA in a group of human adipose tissue samples from the omental and subcutaneous depot. Adipose tissue biopsies were obtained by laparoscopic surgery from lean and obese patients. After the extraction, mRNA levels in adipose tissue samples were quantified by real-time PCR using the commercial HUMAN ENDOGENOUS CONTROL PLATES. From the genes analyzed, 18S rRNA exhibited the most stable expression levels in both depots regardless of the pathophysiological conditions of obesity and obesity-associated T2DM. Contrarily, GAPD was the gene with the highest variation in its expression levels, being upregulated (8.0-fold) in the obese group and downregulated (3.5-fold) in obesity-associated T2DM. Our results show that 18S rRNA may be the most suitable gene for normalization in expression studies performed in human adipose tissue samples obtained from patients suffering from obesity and/or obesity-associated T2DM, whereas GAPD is less appropriate for comparison purposes under these circumstances.     

鳜鱼基因表达转录分析中的内参选择比较

目前基因表达的转录分析多采用单一或多个看家基因作为内参来校正目的基因的表达量。该实验以鳜鱼6个不同组织和5个不同胚胎发育阶段为研究对象,应用实时荧光定量PCR技术,观察了GAPDH、β-actin和18S rRNA三个看家基因mRNA水平的表达情况。geNorm统计分析表明,胚胎发育阶段β-actin表达最为稳定;不同的组织样品间,GAPDH表达最为稳定;而18S rRNA 的表达在不同的发育阶段不稳定。当利用多基因作为内参时,使用两个最稳定表达的看家基因即可对目的基因的表达进行准确校正。该结果证实了基因表达转录分析中内参基因选择的必要性,同时为鳜鱼等鱼类基因表达分析时内参基因的选择提供有价值的参考     

夜香树花期荧光定量PCR内参基因的筛选

为筛选夜香树（Cestrum nocturnum L.）香气释放、生物钟等相关基因表达研究适用的内参基因,本研究采用夜香树盛花期叶片和花为实验材料,利用同源克隆和RACE技术,获得了夜香树6种经典的内参基因序列,分别为：Actb7、EF-1A、GAPDH、TUA、TUB2、UBQ;采用荧光定量PCR方法对18s rRNA和这6个内参基因的表达模式进行了分析,并通过Bestkeeper、geNorm、NormFinder 3种程序分析了内参基因的稳定性。结果表明,在花中,Actb7表达最稳定;在叶片中,EF-1A和UBQ的表达比较稳定;在2种组织中,EF-1A的表达相对稳定。3组稳定性分析中,geNorm程序确定的最佳内参基因数目均为2,最佳内参基因组合均为Actb7/EF-1A。本研究通过对稳定内参基因的筛选,以期为准确检测夜香树盛花期花瓣节律运动、香气释放、生物钟变化等相关基因的表达研究奠定基础。     

Validation of Zebrafish （Danio redo） Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-time RT-PCR Normalization

The normalization of quantitative real time RT-PCR （qRT-PCR） is important to obtain accurate gene expression data. The most common method for qRT-PCR normalization is to use reference, or housekeeping genes. However, there is emerging evidence that even reference genes can be regulated under different conditions, qRT-PCR has only recently been used in terms of zebrafish gene expression studies and there is no validated set of reference genes. This study characterizes the expression of nine possible reference genes during zebrafish embryonic development and in a zebrafish tissue panel. All nine reference genes exhibited variable expression. The fl-actin, EFlot and Rpll3ot genes comprise a validated reference gene panel for zebrafish developmental time course studies, and the EF1 or, Rpll3α and 18S rRNA genes are more suitable as a reference gene panel for zebrafish tissue analysis. Importantly, the zebrafish GAPDH gene appears unsuitable as reference gene for both types of studies.     

Evaluation of qPCR reference genes in two genotypes of Populus for use in photoperiod and low-temperature studies

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is a widely used technique for gene expression analysis. A common normalization method for accurate qPCR data analysis involves stable reference genes to determine relative gene expression. Despite extensive research in the forest tree species Populus, there is not a resource for reference genes that meet the Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE) standards for qPCR techniques and analysis. Since Populus is a woody perennial species, studies of seasonal changes in gene expression are important towards advancing knowledge of this important developmental and physiological trait. The objective of this study was to evaluate reference gene expression stability in various tissues and growth conditions in two important Populus genotypes (P. trichocarpa "Nisqually 1" and P. tremula X P. alba 717 1-B4) following MIQE guidelines. RESULTS: We evaluated gene expression stability in shoot tips, young leaves, mature leaves and bark tissues from P. trichocarpa and P. tremula. x P. alba grown under long-day (LD), short-day (SD) or SD plus low-temperatures conditions. Gene expression data were analyzed for stable reference genes among 18S rRNA, ACT2, CDC2, CYC063, TIP4-like, UBQ7, PT1 and ANT using two software packages, geNormPLUS and BestKeeper. GeNormPLUS ranked TIP4-like and PT1 among the most stable genes in most genotype/tissue combinations while BestKeeper ranked CDC2 and ACT2 among the most stable genes. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first comprehensive evaluation of reference genes in two important Populus genotypes and the only study in Populus that meets MIQE standards. Both analysis programs identified stable reference genes in both genotypes and all tissues grown under different photoperiods. This set of reference genes was found to be suitable for either genotype considered here and may potentially be suitable for other Populus species and genotypes. These results provide a valuable resource for the Populus research community.     

Validation of reference genes of grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idellus for the normalization of quantitative real-time PCR

Expression of four reference genes of grass carp, including β-actin (ACTB), glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), 18S rRNA (18S) and elongation factor-1 alpha (EF1α), was studied in tissues of normal individuals and bacteria-infected individuals. EF1α had the most stable expressions followed by 18S rRNA then GAPDH; ACTB had the least stability. After being infected with bacteria, the grass carp showed minimal changes in expression levels of EF1α in the liver and head kidney, while ACTB had the most stable expressions in spleen but the least stable in liver. EF1α is thus the optimal reference gene in quantitative real-time PCR analysis to quantitate the expression levels of target genes in tissues of grass carp.     

实时荧光定量PCR中内参基因的选择

实时荧光定量PCR技术是分析基因表达谱的一种常用方法,在分析中选择合适的内参基因对数据进行校正是得到可信数据的关键。以Lactobacillus helveticus H9为研究对象,应用实时荧光定量PCR技术,评价了5种常用内参基因ldh、recA、rpoB、gapdh和16S rRNA的表达稳定性,通过geNorm和NormFinder程序进行数据分析,结果表明5个候选内参基因在菌株不同的发酵时间点表达相对都较为稳定,结合两种分析得到其中最为稳定的基因是ldh,适合于用作后续实时荧光定量PCR试验中的内参基因。     

The normalization of gene expression data in melanoma: investigating the use of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase and 18S ribosomal RNA as internal reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR

We examined a panel of 26 melanoma and fibroblast samples (tissues and cultured cells) to evaluate the suitability of two commonly used housekeeping genes, glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) and 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA), for quantitative real-time PCR. Both genes showed significant variations within the individual cell line and tissue groups. Although no overall trends were observed in the expression of the 18S rRNA, GAPDH was up-regulated in melanoma tissue and cultured cells compared with the corresponding normal samples. In melanoma and fibroblast cell lines and tissues, absolute quantification appears to be more appropriate than normalizing messenger RNA (mRNA) expression via GAPDH or 18S rRNA housekeeping genes.     

Validation of Appropriate Reference Genes for Real-Time Quantitative PCR Gene Expression Analysis in Rice Plants Exposed to Metal Stresses

Environmental pollution by toxic heavy metals may lead to the possible contamination of the rice plant (Oryza sativa L.). Although gene expression analysis through real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) has increased our knowledge about biological responses to heavy metals, gene network that mediates rice plant responses to heavy metal stress remains elusive. In such scenario, validation of reference gene is a major requirement for successful analyzes involving RT-qPCR. In this study, we analyzed the expression stability of eight commonly used housekeeping genes (GAPDH, Actin, eIF-4α, UBQ 5, UBQ 10, UBC, EF-1α and β-TUB) in rice leaves exposed to four kinds of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Cd and Pb). The expression stability of these genes was determined using geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper and RefFinder algorithms. The results showed that UBQ 10 and UBC were the most stable reference genes across all the tested samples. We measured the expression profiles of the heavy metal-inducible gene O. sativa METALLOTHIONEIN2b (OsMT2b) using the two most stable and one least stable reference genes in all samples. The relative expression of OsMT2b varied greatly according to the different reference genes. Our results may be beneficial for future studies involving the quantification of relative gene expression levels in rice plants.     

Stable internal reference genes for normalization of real-time RT-PCR in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) during development and abiotic stress

Real-time RT-PCR is a powerful technique for the measurement of gene expression, but its accuracy depends on the stability of the internal reference gene(s) used for data normalization. Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is an important model in studies of plant gene expression, but stable reference genes have not been well-studied in the tobacco system. We address this problem by analysing the expression stability of eight potential tobacco reference genes. Primers targeting each gene (18S rRNA, EF-1α, Ntubc2, α- and β-tubulin, PP2A, L25 and actin) were developed and optimized. The expression of each gene was then measured by real-time PCR in a diverse set of 22 tobacco cDNA samples derived from developmentally distinct tissues and from plants exposed to several abiotic stresses. L25 and EF-1α demonstrated the highest expression stability, followed by Ntubc2. Measurement of L25 and EF-1α was sufficient for accurate normalization in either the developmental or stress-treated samples, but Ntubc2 was also required when considering the entire sample set. Analysis of a tobacco circadian gene (NTCP-23) verified these reference genes in an additional context, and all techniques were optimized to enable a high-throughput approach. These results provide a foundation for the more accurate and widespread use of real-time RT-PCR in tobacco.     

Genome-wide identification and evaluation of novel internal control genes for Q-PCR based transcript normalization in wheat

To accurately quantify gene expression using quantitative PCR amplification, it is vital that one or more ideal internal control genes are used to normalize the samples to be compared. Ideally, the expression level of those internal control genes should vary as little as possible between tissues, developmental stages and environmental conditions. In this study, 32 candidate genes for internal control were obtained from the analysis of nine independent experiments which included 333 Affymetrix GeneChip Wheat Genome arrays. Expression levels of the selected genes were then evaluated by quantitative real-time PCR with cDNA samples from different tissues, stages of development and environmental conditions. Finally, fifteen novel internal control genes were selected and their respective expression profiles were compared using NormFinder, geNorm, Pearson correlation coefficients and the twofold-change method. The novel internal control genes from this study were compared with thirteen traditional ones for their expression stability. It was observed that seven of the novel internal control genes were better than the traditional ones in expression stability under all the tested cDNA samples. Among the traditional internal control genes, the elongation factor 1-alpha exhibited strong expression stability, whereas the 18S rRNA, Alpha-tubulin, Actin and GAPDH genes had very poor expression stability in the range of wheat samples tested. Therefore, the use of the novel internal control genes for normalization should improve the accuracy and validity of gene expression analysis.