RNAlaterkäsittelyä

RNAlaterkäsittelyä is a method used in molecular biology to preserve RNA samples. The solution works by penetrating cells and stabilizing RNA molecules, preventing their degradation by endogenous RNases. This stabilization is crucial for downstream applications such as quantitative PCR (qPCR), RNA sequencing, and Northern blotting, where the integrity of RNA is paramount for accurate results. RNAlater is typically applied directly to tissues or cell pellets, allowing for their immediate preservation or storage at room temperature for extended periods before RNA extraction. This eliminates the need for immediate freezing, which can be logistically challenging in field or clinical settings. The solution facilitates the collection and transport of samples without compromising RNA quality, thus enabling more flexible experimental designs and wider sample accessibility. It is a widely adopted reagent in research and diagnostic laboratories.