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ArticlePloS one2014

Optimisation of reference genes for gene-expression analysis in a rabbit model of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.

Walid Nachar, David Busseuil, Yanfen Shi, Teodora Mihalache-Avram, Mélanie Mecteau, Eric Rhéaume, Jean-Claude Tardif

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Article in PloS one, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Walid NacharMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
David BusseuilMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Yanfen ShiMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Teodora Mihalache-AvramMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Mélanie MecteauMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Eric RhéaumeMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ; Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jean-Claude TardifMontreal Heart Institute and Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ; Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Montreal Heart Institute · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is characterized by the disturbance of ventricle's performance due to its abnormal relaxation or to its increased stiffness during the diastolic phase. The molecular mechanisms underlying LVDD remain unknown. We aimed to identify normalization genes for accurate gene-expression analysis of LVDD using quantitative real-time PCR (RT-PCR) in a new rabbit model of LVDD. Eighteen rabbits were fed with a normal diet (n = 7) or a 0.5% cholesterol-enriched diet supplemented with vitamin D2 (n = 11) for an average of 14.5 weeks. We validated the presence of LVDD in this model using echocardiography for diastolic function assessment. RT-PCR was performed using cDNA derived from left ventricle samples to measure the stability of 10 genes as candidate reference genes (Gapdh, Hprt1, Ppia, Sdha, Rpl5, Actb, Eef1e1, Ywhaz, Pgk1, and G6pd). Using geNorm analysis, we report that Sdha, Gapdh and Hprt1 genes had the highest stability (M <0.2). By contrast, Hprt1 and Rpl5 genes were found to represent the best combination for normalization when using the Normfinder algorithm (stability value of 0.042). Comparison of both normalization strategies highlighted an increase of natriuretic peptides (Bnp and Anp), monocytes chemotactic protein-1 (Mcp-1) and NADPH oxidase subunit (Nox-2) mRNA expressions in ventricle samples of the hypercholesterolemic rabbits compared to controls (P<0.05). This increase correlates with LVDD echocardiographic parameters and most importantly it molecularly validates the presence of the disease in our model. This is the first study emphasizing the selection of stable reference genes for RT-PCR normalization in a rabbit model of LVDD.

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Disease Models, AnimalAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsDiet, High-FatDNA, ComplementaryDNA PrimersEchocardiographyGene Expression ProfilingGenetic Association StudiesGenetic MarkersRabbitsReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionVentricular Dysfunction, LeftDNA, ComplementaryDNA PrimersGenetic Markers

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PMID24558494
PMCPMC3928441
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