The MIQE Guidelines: Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments
2009/02/27 by Stephen A. Bustin, Stephen A Bustin, Vladimı́r Beneš +16 · 141 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · #Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications #Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation #Gene expression and cancer classification
paper · pdf · doi:10.1373/clinchem.2008.112797
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Currently, a lack of consensus exists on how best to perform and interpret quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) experiments. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of sufficient experimental detail in many publications, which impedes a reader's ability to evaluate critically the quality of the results presented or to repeat the experiments. CONTENT: The Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE) guidelines target the reliability of results to help ensure the integrity of the scientific literature, promote consistency between laboratories, and increase experimental transparency. MIQE is a set of guidelines that describe the minimum information necessary for evaluating qPCR experiments. Included is a checklist to accompany the initial submission of a manuscript to the publisher. By providing all relevant experimental conditions and assay characteristics, reviewers can assess the validity of the protocols used. Full disclosure of all reagents, sequences, and analysis methods is necessary to enable other investigators to reproduce results. MIQE details should be published either in abbreviated form or as an online supplement. SUMMARY: Following these guidelines will encourage better experimental practice, allowing more reliable and unequivocal interpretation of qPCR results.
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