This updated book covers a wide range of techniques on RNA extraction, detection, quantification, visualization, and genome-wide profiling, from conventional methods to state-of-the-art high throughput approaches. It includes detailed techniques to examine mRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, protein-associated small RNAs, organelle RNAs, endosymbiont RNAs, and alternatively spliced RNA variants from various organisms. RNA editing and the computational data processing for genome-wide datasets is also discussed. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, RNA Abundance Analysis: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition provides a comprehensive set of techniques and methods on isolating and analyzing mRNAs, small RNAs, and other RNA variants, in order to assist researchers in their gene expression studies.

This updated book covers a wide range of techniques on RNA extraction, detection, quantification, visualization, and genome-wide profiling, from conventional methods to state-of-the-art high throughput approaches. It includes detailed techniques to examine mRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, protein-associated small RNAs, organelle RNAs, endosymbiont RNAs, and alternatively spliced RNA variants from various organisms. RNA editing and the computational data processing for genome-wide datasets is also discussed. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, RNA Abundance Analysis: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition provides a comprehensive set of techniques and methods on isolating and analyzing mRNAs, small RNAs, and other RNA variants, in order to assist researchers in their gene expression studies.