摘要:
Methods and compositions for linearly amplifying mRNA from small RNA samples to produce antisense RNA are provided In the subject methods, mRNA is converted to a transcription template product by using a promoter primer, where the resultant product at least includes a first strand cDNA template domain and a double-stranded RNA polymerase promoter. A feature of the subject methods is that the ratio of the promoter-primer to the input RNA is chosen to provide for a high yield of selective RNA product. Additional optional features include the use of a thermostabilizing agent, e.g., raffinose, trehalose, etc., in the reverse transcription step and/or the use of a polyalkylene oxide, e.g., a PEG, in the in vitro transcription step. Also provided are compositions and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use a variety of different applications in which the preparation of linearly amplified amounts of cRNA is desired.
摘要:
A method for the determination of the value of a property of the material within a mill during the comminution of solid material within the mill comprises the steps of:(a) detecting the noise intensity of milling by means of an analog electrical signal, the intensity of which is proportional to the intensity of the noise in the audio frequency range,(b) converting the analog signal to a digital signal,(c) passing the digital signal through a digital band-pass filter to select at least two frequency bands, and(d) analyzing the data from the bands by means of a multivariate statistical technique to obtain the value of the property. The method is particularly suitable for determining the particle size distribution of material being ground in a ball mill.