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Codexis Launches Codex® HiTemp Reverse Transcriptase to Address Key Challenges in One-Step Assays for RNA Detection in PCR Testing, including COVID-19 Testing

A reverse transcriptase is an essential enzyme for the naturally occurring process of reverse transcription, whereby an RNA sequence is converted into complementary DNA (cDNA). The enzyme converts the ...
The Scientist

A Step Ahead

Reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) combines cDNA synthesis with amplification of target sequences as a tool for detecting mRNA expression. The sensitivity of this technique makes it especially useful ...
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Comparison of serum miR-371a-3p assay performance by digital droplet PCR and reverse transcriptase quantitative PCR in patients with malignant germ cell tumor.

Refining the serum miR-371a-3p test for viable germ cell tumor detection: Identification and definition of an indeterminate range. Descriptive statistics summarizing the distribution of RT-qPCR (Cq) ...
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GUCY2C Reverse Transcriptase PCR to Stage pN0 Colorectal Cancer Patients

Studies will need to validate, in a new patient cohort, the prognostic utility of GUCY2C qRT-PCR for categorical identification (yes/no) of occult metastases as a marker of disease recurrence. This ...