quantification of RNA

[/ˌkwɒntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən əv ˈɑːrɛnˈeɪ/]
nounfemininepl: quantifications of RNA
quantificação de RNA
1. The process of measuring and determining the amount or concentration of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in a biological sample
Quantification of RNA is essential for studying gene expression levels in cells.
A quantificação de RNA é essencial para estudar os níveis de expressão gênica em células.
2. The analytical determination of total RNA or specific RNA molecules (mRNA, rRNA, tRNA) using molecular techniques
The laboratory performed quantification of RNA using real-time PCR methods.
O laboratório realizou a quantificação de RNA usando métodos de PCR em tempo real.
3. A molecular biology technique used to measure nucleic acid concentration in research and diagnostic applications
Quantification of RNA helps researchers understand disease mechanisms and treatment responses.
A quantificação de RNA ajuda pesquisadores a entender mecanismos de doenças e respostas ao tratamento.
This is a technical term predominantly used in scientific and medical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, RNA quantification is increasingly important in research institutions and clinical diagnostics, particularly in the context of COVID-19 testing and cancer research. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking scientific communities and appears frequently in peer-reviewed journals and academic publications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RNA measurementRNA analysisRNA determinationdosagem de RNAmedição de RNA
Antonyms / Antônimos
RNA degradationRNA depletion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
quantificação de RNA
Standard scientific terminology used in academic and clinical settings
Portugal
quantificação de RNA
Same terminology; used in Portuguese universities and research institutions
São Paulo
quantificação de RNA
Common in biotech and pharmaceutical industries
USA Scientific English
RNA quantification
Common alternative word order in American scientific literature

Related Words

RT-PCRqPCRgene expressionmolecular biologynucleic acid analysisRNA extractionspectrophotometrynorthern blotting

Related Idioms & Phrases

measuring RNA levels
determining RNA content
assessing gene expression via RNA quantification
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