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Comparison of DNA and RNA quality from tissue samples frozen with different methods
| Parameter of interest | Freezing method | |
|---|---|---|
| Isopentane | FlashFREEZE | |
|
260/280 ratio, RNA n = 23 pairs |
1.91 ± 0.10 | 1.91 ± 0.10 |
|
260/280 ratio, DNA n = 23 pairs |
1.77 ± 0.11 | 1.79 ± 0.13 |
|
28S/18S ratio n = 15 pairs |
1.55 ± 0.55 | 1.54 ± 0.34 |
Results are expressed as mean ± SD. Comparison made by paired t-test
