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Analysis of Gene Expression in Bone by Quantitative RT/PCR

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Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 816))

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This chapter describes methods for quantitation of gene expression in bone cells and bone tissues using the technique of quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.

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  1. Musculoskeletal Research Programme, Division of Applied Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK

    Alun Hughes

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  1. Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Forester Hill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

    Miep H. Helfrich

  2. Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medi, Rheumatic Diseases Unit, University of Edinburgh, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom

    Stuart H. Ralston

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Hughes, A. (2012). Analysis of Gene Expression in Bone by Quantitative RT/PCR. In: Helfrich, M., Ralston, S. (eds) Bone Research Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 816. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-415-5_18

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