Transcription profiling validation of an custom mouse oligo array using liver samples following treatment with the hepatotoxin phenobarbital and variable hybridization protocols
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ABSTRACT: The use of custom-made focused microarrays has become a popular alternative, allowing the study of genes relevant to a specific hypothesis. To address the limitations of commercial arrays in toxicogenomics investigations, we have developed a custom mouse oligonucleotide microarray, the HC ToxArrayTM, which, by virtue of including genes that respond to a variety of chemical and physical stressors, is more relevant for toxicological studies. Furthermore, we have incorporated an extensive series of controls useful for both quality control and normalization of small focused arrays. Validation of the EC series for normalization was achieved by determining the gene expression profile in liver samples following treatment with the hepatotoxin phenobarbital. Technical variability experiments were also carried out by two different technicians using two hybridization methods (automated and manual) and compared. In this study, we demonstrate that dilution of oligonucleotides on the microarray itself provides an innovative approach allowing the full dynamic range of the scanner to be covered with a single gene spike-in. The dilution series can be used in a composite normalization to improve detection of differential gene expression and provide quality control measures.
INSTRUMENT(S): ScanArray Express HT [PerkinElmer]
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
DISEASE(S): normal
SUBMITTER: Iain Lambert
PROVIDER: E-MEXP-525 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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