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Microfluidics and Tumor DNA - Contribution of digital PCR

Authors: Philippe NIZARD, Aurélie KROL, Pierre LAURENT-PUIG, Valérie TALY

Publication date: February 10, 2015

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5. Glossary – Definitions

DNA :

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

RNA :

Ribonucleic acid.

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) :

Polymer chain reaction.

Sanger sequencing :

Chain-termination" sequencing technique.

NGS(Next Generation Sequencing) :

Next-generation sequencing.

qPCR(quantitative PCR or real time PCR) :

Quantitative or real-time PCR.

PDMS (poly(dimethylsiloxane)) :

Transparent polymer used to manufacture microfluidic chips.

Dilution limit :

Dilution calculated so as to have only one object (DNA molecule, cell, etc.) per compartment.

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