Total RNA was extracted by using an RNA extraction kit (Bioflux, Beijing, China) and then subjected to reverse transcription by using Primescript RT Master Mix Kit (Takara, Dalian, China) to synthesize cDNA. Real-time PCR was then performed using a Light Cycler (Roche) with a SYBR Premix Ex Taq II Kit (Takara, Dalian, China). Results were analyzed as described in the previous study (24 (link)). The primers used for qPCR was described in TableĀ 2.
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