Optimized Collection Protocol for Plasma MicroRNA Measurement in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

Background. Various microRNAs (miRNAs) are used as markers of acute coronary syndrome, in which heparinization is considered mandatory therapy. Nevertheless, a standard method of handling plasma samples has not been proposed, and the effects of heparin treatment on miRNA detection are rarely discuss...

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Main Authors: Chi-Sheng Wu, Fen-Chiung Lin, Shu-Jen Chen, Yung-Lung Chen, Wen-Jung Chung, Cheng-I Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2901938