ArticleEpigenetics insights2023
Next Generation Sequencing for miRNA Detection on the Exhaled Breath Condensate: A Pilot Study.
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Abstract
Introduction: Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) sampling has been suggested as a less-invasive and cost-effective method to detect biological macromolecules, including miRNA. To explore the feasibility of its use as a biomarker of early effects of asbestos exposure, we conducted a preliminary test on male volunteers by comparing the miRNA profile in the EBC and the plasma using 2 different sequencing platforms. Methods: Six male volunteers, all retired and unexposed to dust or fumes, participated in the test. RNA was extracted from 200 μL EBC samples and same-size plasma samples. Sample aliquots were processed in 2 laboratories using 2 different sequencing platforms: a MiSeq Illumina Results: The HiSeq3000 Conclusion: Our preliminary study confirms that, when using the HiSeq
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