How to combine ChIP with qPCR

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Abstract

Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) coupled with quantitative PCR (qPCR) has in the last 15 years become a basic mainstream tool in genomic research. Numerous commercially available ChIP kits, qPCR kits, and real-time PCR systems allow for quick and easy analysis of virtually anything chromatin-related as long as there is an available antibody. However, the highly accurate quantitative dimension added by using qPCR to analyze ChIP samples significantly raises the bar in terms of experimental accuracy, appropriate controls, data analysis, and data presentation. This chapter will address these potential pitfalls by providing protocols and procedures that address the difficulties inherent in ChIP-qPCR assays.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages29-42
Number of pages14
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1689
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Amplicon
  • ChIP
  • ChIP-qPCR data presentation
  • Chromatin
  • Primer design
  • Quantitative PCR
  • qPCR
  • qPCR calculations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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