Titrate siRNAs. Using the lowest possible concentration of siRNA may help avoid unwanted side effects, says Taylor. "Off-target effects can be dose-dependent." Before you start your study, run experiments with different siRNA concentrations to determine the level of knockdown you need to see a change in phenotype, Behlke says.
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