A probe-based qRT-PCR method to profile immunological gene expression in blood of captive beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas)

Cytokines are fundamental for a functioning immune system, and thus potentially serve as important indicators of animal health. Quantitation of mRNA using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is an established immunological technique. It is particularly suitable for...

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Main Authors: Ming-An Tsai, I-Hua Chen, Jiann-Hsiung Wang, Shih-Jen Chou, Tsung-Hsien Li, Ming-Yih Leu, Hsiao-Kuan Ho, Wei Cheng Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3840.pdf