The study of the Cutaneous Microbiota, 16SRNA or qPCR: which Approach to Choose in Clinical Studies? by Intertek

Thanks to its experts, Intertek offers you a global solution on the theme of microbiota in order to guarantee you the best approach according to your objectives.

To describe skin bacteria, 16SRNA and qPCR are two different molecular approaches using close technologies.

• qPCR is quantitative and selective for a unique predefined bacterial target. You see only what you search and already known.
• 16SRNA gives, in a single slot, a global bacterial picture using Mocks.

Mocks are standards preparation of bacteria obtained from quantified mix of bacteria. The strength of 16SRNA is to reveal the whole biodiversity without any prejudice.

If you want to reveal one specific bacteria, use qPCR approach.

To obtain a broader approach and therefore closer to the reality of the skin, 16SRNA is today the best tool.

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