The principal objective of this study was to screen and verify reference genes appropriate for gene expression evaluation during plant growth and development under distinct growth conditions. Nine candidate reference genes were screened based on garl...
Reliable reference genes are critical for ensuring the accuracy of RT-qPCR-based gene expression analysis, especially under environmental stress conditions. In this study, Leymus chinensis was used as the experimental material, and eight candidate re...
The reference gene expression is not always stable under different experimental conditions, and screening of suitable reference genes is a prerequisite in quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). In this study, we investigated gene...
Holotrichia parallela is among the world’s most destructive pests. For accurate qPCR and gene expression studies, the selection of stable and appropriate reference genes is crucial. However, a thorough evaluation of potential reference genes fo...
In this study, we focused on the screening and identification of reference genes for Paracarophenax alternatus Xu and Zhang. The laboratory population was used as the laboratory population, and samples were collected from mites at four different stag...
The harsh, cold, and dry winters in northern China necessitate burying wine grapevines (Vitis vinifera) for winter protection. In this study, we screened for stably expressed reference genes in wine grapes (V. vinifera) under low-temperature stress a...
Internal reference genes are a prerequisite for ensuring the accuracy of gene verification experiments, but few relevant studies on Lyophyllum decastes have investigated the growth cycle and different environmental conditions. In this study, the qPCR...
Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is an accurate method for quantifying gene expression levels. Choosing appropriate reference genes to normalize the data is essential for reducing errors. Gelsemium elegans is a h...
Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) has a high sensitivity and strong specificity, and is widely used in the analysis of gene expression. Selecting appropriate internal reference genes is the key to accurately analyzing the expression changes of tar...
Tuta absoluta is one of the most significant invasive pests affecting tomato plants worldwide. RT-qPCR has emerged as one of the most sensitive and accurate methods for detecting gene expression data. The screening of stable internal reference genes...
Mung bean (Vigna radiata) production has been greatly threatened by numerous diseases. Infection with these pathogens causes extensive changes in gene expression and the activation of hormone signal transduction. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR)...
RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq)-based gene expression analysis is applicable to a wide range of biological purposes in various species. Reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is also used to assess target gene expression utilizing stably expressed...
Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is an economical important timber species widely planted in southeastern Asia. Decline in yield and productivity during successive rotation is believed to be linked with abiotic stress, such as drought stress and...
Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) is a key technique for elucidating the mechanisms underlying environmental stress responses in aquatic animals, and its accuracy relies heavily on stable reference genes for data normalization. In this study, histopa...
S. pupariae is a newly discovered species of parasitoid wasps. Research into its development, behavioral genetics, and molecular mechanisms provides valuable insights for improving integrated pest management strategies. Quantitative real-time PCR (qR...
Background/Objectives: Optimal reference genes for normalizing RT-qPCR data depend on the species, treatments, developmental stages, and other conditions. Pastor roseus is a long-distance migratory bird with potential applications in locust biologica...
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), a stress-tolerant pseudocereal ideal for studying abiotic stress responses, was used to systematically identify optimal reference genes for qPCR normalization under gradient stresses: low temperatures (LT group: −2...
In recent years, the field of biology has witnessed a surge of interest in genomics research due to the advancements in biotechnology. Gene expression pattern analysis plays a crucial role in this research, as it enables us to understand the regulato...
Quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) can screen applicable reference genes of species, and reference genes can be used to reduce experimental errors. Sudan grass (Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf) is a high-yield, abiotic-tolerant annual h...
Quantifying the expression of immune-related genes is essential for evaluating vaccine efficacy. However, obtaining reliable RT-qPCR results requires the use of stable reference genes. In this study, the expression stability of eight candidate refere...
Epicauta gorhami is a hypermetamorphic insect that mainly forage soybeans during the adult stage. However, the lack of appropriate references hinders our studying of the gene function in E. gorhami. In this study, referring to five computational tool...
Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is an important ornamental and medicinal plant due to its colorful flowers, shield-shaped leaves, and richness in mineral elements and bioactive compounds. However, the key genes related to these important biological tra...
Apocynum venetum L. is an economically valuable plant with tolerance to drought and salinity. Its leaves are utilized in tea production and pharmaceuticals, while the stem bark serves as a high-quality fiber material. To gain insights into the gene e...
Chilo sacchariphagus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is an economically important sugarcane pest. Although numerous studies were conducted on the physiological responses in C. sacchariphagus, little is known regarding the genes regulating these physiologica...
Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum L.) has been recognized as the new energy plant, which makes it ideal for the development of phytoremediation on heavy metal contamination in soils with great potential. This study aimed to screen the best internal refer...
Due to the lack of effective and stable reference genes, studies on functional genes in Rubus, a genus of economically important small berry crops, have been greatly limited. To select the best internal reference genes of different types, we selected...
Hydrangea spp. is renowned for its variety of color changes in its developmental stage and before and after aluminum treatment. We analyzed gene expression in hydrangeas sepals to study the causes of color change. The accuracy of quantitative RT-qPCR...
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Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is an essential tool for analyzing and selecting stable reference genes. In order to screen for suitable reference genes under high-temperature stress conditions in Arabidopsis, this study measured the relative ex...
The selection of a suitable reference gene assures a reliable gene expression analysis when using the qPCR method. Normalization of the reaction is based on the basic metabolism genes. These genes show a constant, unregulated expression in all cells...
Gleditsia microphylla is an important galactomannan gums source plant with characteristics of drought resistance, barren tolerance, and good adaptability. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of the biological process are not yet fully unders...
Reference genes are essential for studying mRNA expression with quantitative PCR (qPCR). We investigated 11 potential neutrophil reference genes (RPL19, GAPDH, ACTB, B2M, HPRT, G6PD, TFRC, PGK1, YWHAZ, SDHA and GYPC) for sheep under disease condition...
Accurate analysis of gene expression requires selection of appropriate reference genes. In this study, we report analysis of eight candidate reference genes (ACTIN, UBQ, EF-1α, UBC, IF-4α, TUB, PP2A, and HIS), which were screened from the...
Accurate and standardized quantification of reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) results relies on the use of a dependable reference gene. The precise control of transgene expression in terms of both spatial and temporal aspects necessitates the utili...
Reverse transcription quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) is arguably the most prevalent and accurate quantitative gene expression analysis. However, selection of reliable reference genes for RT-qPCR in rice (Oryza sativa) is still limited, especial...
Euonymus maackii is an important ornamental tree species valued for its autumn foliage in northern China. To precisely elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the distinct leaf coloration types in E. maackii during autumn, this study aimed to i...
Leaf color mutants (LCMs) are important resources for studying diverse metabolic processes such as chloroplast biogenesis and differentiation, pigments’ biosynthesis and accumulation, and photosynthesis. However, in Dendrobium officinale, LCMs...
Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) is known for its tolerance to drought, heavy metals, and waterlogging, making it a popular choice for forage production and wetland restoration in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). To accurately assess gene...
Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is a widely applied technique for accurately assessing the expression of target genes. In practice, the evaluation of gene expression requires appropriate reference genes. To screen reliable reference genes for ev...
Combined with the Konjac transcriptome database of our laboratory and internal reference genes commonly used in plants, the eight candidate internal reference genes were screened and detected. They are the 25S ribosomal RNA gene (25S rRNA), 18S ribos...
Salix is a dioecious plant. Research on the molecular regulation mechanism of male and female inflorescence differentiation and development is necessary to analyze sex differentiation in the willow and the underlying mechanisms of unisexual flower de...
In order to screen out the most stable reference genes in tomatoes under powdery mildew (PM) stress and study the expression of related genes in the interaction between tomato and PM more accurately, this study will provide a calibration basis for th...
The spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) is the most widely commercially cultured fish in eastern and southern Asia that possess potential economic value. However, up to date, there are no studies reported on the selection of suitable reference genes in...
Apple rust disease caused by Gymnosporangium yamadae is the one of the major threats to the development of the apple industry in China, but the pathogenic molecular mechanism of the disease remains unclear. It is imperative to screen out appropriate...
Kapok is the main host of Glenea cantor (Fabricius), which causes serious damage and is difficult to control. In severe cases, it often causes the kapok trees to die continuously, which seriously affects the results of urban landscaping. To provide r...
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short noncoding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is one of the most common methods used for quantification of miRNA expression, and t...
qRT-PCR is a powerful molecular research tool to study the regulation of gene expression. However, to accurately calculate gene expression levels, an experiment should include proper reference genes that show no changes in their expression level. Pin...
Oat is a food and forage crop species widely cultivated worldwide, and it is also an important forage grass in plateau regions of China, where there is a high level of ultraviolet radiation and sunlight. Screening suitable reference genes for oat und...
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is an important plant species that has been increasingly used in functional gene studies and molecular analyses. However, reference genes that exhibit stable expression across multiple tissues and stress conditions ha...
As a C4 warm-season turfgrass, centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack.) is known for its exceptional resilience to intensive maintenance practices. In this research, the most stably expressed reference genes in the leaves of centipedegra...
Sepsis, a disease caused by severe infection, has a high mortality rate. At present, there is a lack of reliable algorithmic models for biomarker mining and diagnostic model construction for sepsis. Programmed cell death (PCD) has been shown to play...
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