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In situ hybridization technique for mRNA detection in whole mount Arabidopsis samples

In situ hybridization technique for mRNA detection in whole mount Arabidopsis samples High throughput microarray transcription analyses provide us with the expression profiles for large amounts of plant genes. However, their tissue and cellular resolution is limited. Thus, for detailed functional analysis, it is still necessary to examine the expression pattern of selected candidate genes at a cellular level. Here, we present an in situ mRNA hybridization method that is routinely used for the analysis of plant gene expression patterns. The protocol is optimized for whole mount mRNA localizations in Arabidopsis seedling tissues including embryos, roots, hypocotyls and young primary leaves. It can also be used for comparable tissues in other species. Part of the protocol can also be automated and performed by a liquid handling robot. Here we present a detailed protocol, recommended controls and troubleshooting, along with examples of several applications. The total time to carry out the entire procedure is ∼7 d, depending on the tissue used. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Protocols Springer Journals

In situ hybridization technique for mRNA detection in whole mount Arabidopsis samples

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2006 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Life Sciences; Life Sciences, general; Biological Techniques; Analytical Chemistry; Microarrays; Computational Biology/Bioinformatics; Organic Chemistry
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1754-2189
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1750-2799
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10.1038/nprot.2006.333
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Abstract

High throughput microarray transcription analyses provide us with the expression profiles for large amounts of plant genes. However, their tissue and cellular resolution is limited. Thus, for detailed functional analysis, it is still necessary to examine the expression pattern of selected candidate genes at a cellular level. Here, we present an in situ mRNA hybridization method that is routinely used for the analysis of plant gene expression patterns. The protocol is optimized for whole mount mRNA localizations in Arabidopsis seedling tissues including embryos, roots, hypocotyls and young primary leaves. It can also be used for comparable tissues in other species. Part of the protocol can also be automated and performed by a liquid handling robot. Here we present a detailed protocol, recommended controls and troubleshooting, along with examples of several applications. The total time to carry out the entire procedure is ∼7 d, depending on the tissue used.

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Nature Protocols – Springer Journals

Published: Nov 22, 2006

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