Identifying the best primers to measure gene expression of Il4, Il5, and Il13 in the lung of a mouse model of allergic asthma.

Julia Lipscomb

Our lab studies how allergic asthma impacts internalizing disorders. To verify altered lung function in an experimental mouse model of allergic asthma, many labs use qPCR to quantify gene expression, however, there is no strong agreement on the best primers to use. We identified the best primers to measure interleukin-4, interleukin-5, and interleukin-13 gene expression in mouse lungs, using NIH databases and published research. Primers were confirmed using qPCR and gel electrophoresis.

Major: 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Sonia Cavigelli
Poster Number: 
146