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Improving the quality of quantitative polymerase chain reaction experiments: 15 years of MIQE

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posted on 2024-02-05, 14:39 authored by Stephen A Bustin

The quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) is fundamental to molecular biology. It is not just a laboratory technique, qPCR is a bridge between research and clinical practice. Its theoretical foundations guide the design of experiments, while its practical implications extend to diagnostics, treatment, and research advancements in the life sciences, human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and forensics. However, the accuracy, reliability and reproducibility of qPCR data face challenges arising from various factors associated with experimental design, execution, data analysis and inadequate reporting details. Addressing these concerns, the Minimum Information for the Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE) guidelines have emerged as a cohesive framework offering a standardised set of recommendations that describe the essential information required for assessing qPCR experiments. By emphasising the importance of methodological rigour, the MIQE guidelines have made a major contribution to improving the trustworthiness, consistency, and transparency of many published qPCR results. However, major challenges related to awareness, resources, and publication pressures continue to affect their consistent application. 

History

Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

96

Publication title

Molecular Aspects of Medicine

ISSN

0098-2997

Publisher

Elsevier BV

File version

  • Published version

Language

  • eng

Affiliated with

  • Medical Technologies Research Centre (MTRC) Outputs