Journal: Frontiers in Genetics

Article Title: Bisulfite-Converted DNA Quantity Evaluation: A Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR System for Evaluation of Bisulfite Conversion

doi: 10.3389/fgene.2021.618955

Figure Lengend Snippet: Concept of a multiplex quantitative real-time PCR evaluation system for bisulfite conversion (BisQuE) and an example. Genomic DNA (gDNA) and bisulfite-converted DNA (BS-DNA) undergoes the developed BisQuE method, including cytosine-free PCR primers and probes for two different-sized targets. Also, standard curves and the short-T to C transforming equation (-*->, highlighted in pink color) were obtained with standard DNA and C-T indicators, respectively. With the results of each gDNA and BS-DNA, the three key features (conversion efficiency, degradation level, and recovery) were calculated.

Article Snippet: Six BS conversion kits (EZ DNA Methylation-Lightning Kit, Premium Bisulfite kit, MethylEdge ® Bisulfite Conversion System, EpiJET Bisulfite Conversion Kit, EpiTect Fast DNA Bisulfite Kit, and NEBNext ® Enzymatic Methyl-seq Conversion Module) were tested in 20 samples using 50 ng of genomic DNA as an input with the BisQuE.

Techniques: Multiplex Assay, Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Journal: Frontiers in Genetics

Article Title: Bisulfite-Converted DNA Quantity Evaluation: A Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR System for Evaluation of Bisulfite Conversion

doi: 10.3389/fgene.2021.618955

Figure Lengend Snippet: Six BS conversion kits and an overview of the results.

Article Snippet: Six BS conversion kits (EZ DNA Methylation-Lightning Kit, Premium Bisulfite kit, MethylEdge ® Bisulfite Conversion System, EpiJET Bisulfite Conversion Kit, EpiTect Fast DNA Bisulfite Kit, and NEBNext ® Enzymatic Methyl-seq Conversion Module) were tested in 20 samples using 50 ng of genomic DNA as an input with the BisQuE.

Techniques: Methylation

Journal: Canadian Respiratory Journal

Article Title: Extracorporeal Shock Waves Increase Markers of Cellular Proliferation in Bronchial Epithelium and in Primary Bronchial Fibroblasts of COPD Patients

doi: 10.1155/2020/1524716

Figure Lengend Snippet: List of ELISA tests, cell proliferation, and protein extraction kits used. For ELISA tests, dilution of the supernatants or cell lysate samples used and detection limits are also reported.

Article Snippet: c-Kit or SCFR (CD117) , Cloud-Clone Corp. , SEA121 Hu , 1 : 5 (PBS) , 0.61 ng/mL (1.56–100 ng/mL).

Techniques: Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay, Protein Extraction

Journal: Canadian Respiratory Journal

Article Title: Extracorporeal Shock Waves Increase Markers of Cellular Proliferation in Bronchial Epithelium and in Primary Bronchial Fibroblasts of COPD Patients

doi: 10.1155/2020/1524716

Figure Lengend Snippet: C-Kit (CD117) mRNA (a, b, c) and protein (d, e, f) expression after ESW treatment in primary bronchial fibroblasts of COPD patients (a, d), primary bronchial fibroblasts of control smokers (b, e), and bronchial epithelial cells (c, f). In bronchial epithelium (16HBE) c-Kit increased at mRNA (c) and protein (f) levels. In primary bronchial fibroblasts of COPD patients, c-Kit increased at protein level (d). T -test was used for comparative purposes, and p values are reported in the graphs.

Article Snippet: c-Kit or SCFR (CD117) , Cloud-Clone Corp. , SEA121 Hu , 1 : 5 (PBS) , 0.61 ng/mL (1.56–100 ng/mL).

Techniques: Expressing

Journal: Canadian Respiratory Journal

Article Title: Extracorporeal Shock Waves Increase Markers of Cellular Proliferation in Bronchial Epithelium and in Primary Bronchial Fibroblasts of COPD Patients

doi: 10.1155/2020/1524716

Figure Lengend Snippet: Photomicrographs showing thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) expression (panels a, b), c-Kit (CD117) (c, d), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) (e, f) in the peripheral lung tissue of a representative patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Arrows indicate positively stained cells mainly located in the alveolar septa. Bars = 50 microns.

Article Snippet: c-Kit or SCFR (CD117) , Cloud-Clone Corp. , SEA121 Hu , 1 : 5 (PBS) , 0.61 ng/mL (1.56–100 ng/mL).

Techniques: Expressing, Staining

Journal: Canadian Respiratory Journal

Article Title: Extracorporeal Shock Waves Increase Markers of Cellular Proliferation in Bronchial Epithelium and in Primary Bronchial Fibroblasts of COPD Patients

doi: 10.1155/2020/1524716

Figure Lengend Snippet: Photomicrographs showing alveolar type II epithelial cells (TTF-1+ cells, red color) coexpressing c-Kit (CD117) (brown color) (a, b) and PCNA (brown color) (c, d) in the peripheral lung tissue of a representative patient with COPD. Positive double-stained cells can be recognized in the alveolar septa, even though their presence was only rarely observed. Arrows indicate positively stained cells located in the alveolar septa. Bars = 50 microns.

Article Snippet: c-Kit or SCFR (CD117) , Cloud-Clone Corp. , SEA121 Hu , 1 : 5 (PBS) , 0.61 ng/mL (1.56–100 ng/mL).

Techniques: Staining