Induktion der experimentellen Entzündung: <ol><li> Eine Verwandte ersten Grades Sonnenbrand ist in nicht-gegerbten Haut eines Oberschenkels mit Hilfe eines kalibrierten, UV-B-Quelle (Saalmann Multitester SBB LT 499, Saalmann GmbH, Hereford, Deutschland) induziert. Der Sonnenbrand ist 24 Stunden vor Beginn einer Mikrodialyse Experiment, indem die dreifache Menge an UVB-Licht notwendig, um vollständige Rötung der Haut ausgesetzt, oder Dreifache der minimalen Erythem-Dosis (MED) verursachen induziert. Die MED ist in jedem Fach vor Beginn der Studie bestimmt. Genaue Lieferung von Energie ist mit versichert, ein UV-Messgerät (RM 12, Dr. Grobel UV-Electronic GmbH, Ettlingen, Deutschland). </li></ol> Katheterplatzierung und Probenentnahme: <ol><li> Bereiten Sie eine Staging-Bereich mit sterilen Handschuhen, 1 sterile Nadel Halter, 1cc Luer-Spritze mit einer 23 Gauge (G) Nadel, 1ml Spritze mit einer 30G Nadel, 1% Lidocain, Alkoholtupfer, 2x2 steriler Gaze-Pads, Mikrodialyse-Katheter an einem angeschlossenen Ende mit einer 4cm 23G Nadel (Dermal Dialyse, Erlangen, Deutschland) und 1,5 ml Microcent Sammelröhrchen (E &amp; K Scientific, Santa Clara, CA.) mit 4μl Protease-Inhibitor-Lösung pro 100 &amp;mgr; l Probe auf Trockeneis. Protease-Inhibitor-Lösung pro Anweisungen des Herstellers mit Protease Inhibitor Cocktail Tabletten (Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Mannheim, Deutschland). </li><li> Bereiten Sie eine 1% Humanalbumin-Lösung in Ringer-Laktat-Lösung und ziehen es in die 1cc Luer Spritze, so dass es keine Luftblasen bleiben in der Spritze. </li><li> Legen Sie die Spritze mit der 1% Humanalbumin angereicherte Laktat-Lösung Ringer in die Wiege (Mikrodialyse multi-Spritze Rack, Harvard Apparatus, South Natick, MA) auf eine hohe Präzision Infusionspumpe (Pump 22, Harvard Apparatus, South Natick, MA montiert ). Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Bar der Infusionspumpe Fahren Sie die Spritze in vollem Kontakt mit dem Kolben der Spritze ist. Stellen Sie die Pumprate nach der Bestätigung, dass die Spritze Durchmesser wurde genau in die Pumpe eingegeben. Häufig verwendete Infusionsraten Bereich zwischen 2 bis 4μl/min. </li><li> Definieren Sie den Bereich, den Sie planen, Ihre Probe aus zu sammeln. Bei der Entnahme aus einer künstlich geschaffenen entzündeten Bereich, wie der Sonnenbrand oben beschriebenen Plan beim Einsetzen des Katheters an den Rand der Sonnenbrand. </li><li> Reinigen Sie einen kleinen Bereich an gegenüberliegenden Rändern der Läsion oder Website, die Sie beabsichtigen, Ihre Probe aus zu sammeln, mit Alkohol. Diese gereinigten Flächen wird die beabsichtigte Einführung und Ausspeisepunkte für den Katheter werden. Inject gerade genug Lidocain intra-kutan (belegt durch Ausbleichen der Haut an der Injektionsstelle) an diesen Stellen zu einem sehr kleinen Bläschen (maximal 2 mm) zu schaffen. Injection einer solchen begrenzten intra-kutane Lidocain bei der Ein-und Ausspeisepunkte des Mikrodialysekatheter sollte keinen Einfluss auf die Ergebnisse des Bioassays aber die Einführung des Katheters deutlich weniger schmerzhaft für Studienteilnehmer zu machen. </li><li> Unter aseptischen Bedingungen, legen Sie die Mikrodialyse-Katheter mit Hilfe des beigefügten 23G Nadel über die Länge der erforschten Hautpartien. Die Eintauchtiefe ist an der Schnittstelle zwischen Cutis und Subcutis. Insertion in ausreichender Tiefe kann optisch überprüft werden. Wie die Nadel und der beigefügten Katheters verschoben werden sollte die Nadel führen ein kleines up-Faltung der Haut sowie einige Ausbleichen der Haut. Kein Ausbluten auftreten sollten. Wenn die Blutung auftritt bedeutet dies, dass die Nadel tiefer als beabsichtigt ist und sich die Eintauchtiefe muss angepasst werden. Sobald die Nadel durch den Ausstieg der Haut geschoben worden ist, spülen Sie die Katheter mit 1% Albumin angereichert Lactat-Lösung Ringer, bis Sie Tröpfchen entlang der Länge des Katheters zu sehen. Dies geschieht durch vorsichtiges Einführen der Nadel Ende einer Spritze (23G Nadel) in das distale Ende des Mikrodialysekatheter, und langsam injizieren Lösung getan. </li><li> Nach dem Spülen des Katheters vorsichtig auf die Nadel auf die beigefügte Katheter durch die Haut zu ernähren. Schonende Behandlung ist erforderlich, weil der Katheter mit kleinem Durchmesser und damit zerbrechlich sind. Ziehen Sie den Katheter, bis sie vollständig durch die Haut threaded, berührt also die Basis des größeren Kunststoffschlauch Einbettung der distale Ende des Katheters die Haut an der Eintrittsstelle. Wie bereits erwähnt, bestätigt wenig bis gar keine Blutungen am Ende des Verfahrens eine optimale Platzierung von Kathetern. </li><li> Befestigen Sie das distale Ende des Katheters an der Spitze der 23G Nadel der Spritze Ruhe in das Rack der Infusionspumpe. Pflege erforderlich ist, um zu vermeiden Durchstechen der Nadel durch die Wand des Katheters, wäre die Ursache möglichen Leckagen. </li><li> Schneiden Sie die Nadel aus dem proximalen Ende des Katheters. </li><li> Mit ¼-Zoll-rosa Band, bringen Sie die vorbereiteten 1.5ml Microcent Sammelrohr an der Haut in der Nähe der Austrittsstelle des Katheters. Setzen Sie die Spitze des Katheters in die Sammlung Schlauch Sammlung von Mikrodialysat ermöglichen. Starten Sie den Perfusionspumpe an vorgegebenen raß und zeitweise prüfen, ob angeliefert und abgeholt Volumen übereinstimmen. Bei den Bänden nicht übereinstimmen, Leckage von der Haut entry site sollte ausgeschlossen werden (Sie können auch durch Ziehen der Teil des Katheters, die durch den Kunststoffschlauch eingebettet ist mehr fest auf der Haut Eintrag Ort behoben werden). Alternativ kann ein Katheter ersetzt werden müssen, wenn geliefert und Sammelbänden nicht übereinstimmen. </li><li> Nach Probenahme abgeschlossen ist, werden die Proben auf Trockeneis, bis Lagerung bei -80 º C gelegt </li></ol>

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	<li>Angst, M. S., Clark, J. D., Carvalho, B., Tingle, M., Schmelz, M., Yeomans, D. C. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&doptcmdl=Citation&defaultField=Title+Word&term=Cytokine+profile+in+human+skin+in+response+to+experimental+inflammation,+noxious+stimulation+and+administration+of+a+COX-inhibitor:+A+microdialysis+study.">Cytokine profile in human skin in response to experimental inflammation, noxious stimulation and administration of a COX-inhibitor: A microdialysis study.</a> Pain. 139, 15-27 (2008).</li></ol>

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Der kombinierte Einsatz von Mikrodialyse Techniken und Multiplex-Immunoassay-Technologie ist eine wertvolle real-time, in-vivo-Bioassay Menschen einen Einblick in biochemische Vorgänge in Gewebe von Interesse. Kombiniert mit Verhaltenstests wie Schmerzen Tests erlaubt das Verfahren die Untersuchung der komplexen Wechselwirkungen von Biochemikalien Vermittlung von Schmerzen und Entzündungen. Die Methode ist für 1 vielversprechend) identifiziert Gewebe spezifische Biomarker Vermittlung von Schmerzen und Entzündungen, 2) die Bereitstellung...

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human in-vivo bioassay for the tissue-specific measurement of nociceptive and inflammatory mediators

Diese in-vivo menschlichen Bioassay kann zur menschlichen Probanden und Patienten zu untersuchen. Die Proben werden von einschlägigen Gewebe-Sites wie die Haut über aseptisch eingefügt Mikrodialyse-Katheter (Dermal Dialyse, Erlangen, Deutschland) gesammelt. Illustrated in diesem Beispiel ist die Sammlung der interstitiellen Flüssigkeit aus experimentell entzündete Haut in menschlichen Freiwilligen. Probenentnahme kann mit anderen experimentellen Untersuchungen kombiniert werden. Zum Beispiel bietet die gleichzeitige Beurteilung von lokal freigesetzt Biochemikalien und subjektive Empfindlichkeit auf Schmerzreize in experimentell entzündete Haut der kritischen biochemischen Verhaltens-Link, um Biomarker von Schmerzen und Entzündungen zu identifizieren. Präsentiert Assay im lebenden menschlichen Organismus ermöglicht mechanistische Einblicke in Gewebe-spezifischen Prozessen zugrunde liegenden Schmerzen und / oder Entzündung. Das Verfahren ist auch gut geeignet, um die Wirksamkeit der bestehenden oder neuen Interventionen zu untersuchen - wie neue Wirkstoffkandidaten - gezielt zur Behandlung von schmerzhaften und / oder entzündlichen Zuständen. Dieser Artikel wird eine detaillierte Beschreibung über die Verwendung der Mikrodialyse-Techniken für die Erhebung der interstitiellen Flüssigkeit aus experimentell entzündete Haut Läsion des menschlichen Probanden liefern. Interstitiellen Flüssigkeit Proben sind in der Regel mit Hilfe von Multiplex-Bead Immunoassays ermöglicht Testen von bis zu 100 Analyten in Proben so klein im Volumen von 50 Mikroliter verarbeitet.

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Human In-Vivo Bioassay for the Tissue-Specific Measurement of Nociceptive and Inflammatory Mediators

Eine Technik ist für die in-vivo-Sammlung der interstitiellen Flüssigkeit Proben aus relevanten Gewebe Seiten (hier experimentell entzündete Haut) für die Messung von Biochemikalien Vermittlung von Schmerzen und Entzündungen vor.

Menschliche In-Vivo Bioassay für die Tissue-Specific Messung von nozizeptiven und Entzündungsmediatoren

This in-vivo human bioassay can be used to study human volunteers and patients. Samples are collected from pertinent tissue sites such as the skin via ...

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10.2K Aufrufe.  Stanford University School of Medicine. Eine Technik ist für die in-vivo-Sammlung der interstitiellen Flüssigkeit Proben aus relevanten Gewebe Seiten (hier experimentell entzündete Haut) für die Messung von Biochemikalien Vermittlung von Schmerzen und Entzündungen vor.

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In vivo Micro-circulation Measurement in Skeletal Muscle by Intra-vital Microscopy

BACKGROUND: Regulatory factors and detailed physiology of in vivo microcirculation have remained not fully clarified after many different modalities of imaging had invented. While many macroscopic parameters of blood flow reflect flow velocity, changes in blood flow velocity and red blood cell (RBC) flux does not hold linear relationship in the microscopic observations. There are reports of discrepancy between RBC velocity and RBC flux, RBC flux and plasma flow volume, and of spatial and temporal heterogeneity of flow regulation in the peripheral tissues in microscopic observations, a scientific basis for the requirement of more detailed studies in microcirculatory regulation using intravital microscopy. METHODS: We modified Jeff Lichtman's method of in vivo microscopic observation of mouse sternomastoid muscles. Mice are anesthetized,
ventilated, and injected with PKH26L-fluorescently labeled RBCs for microscopic observation.RESULT &amp; CONCLUSIONS: Fluorescently labeled RBCs are detected and distinguished well by a wide-field microscope. Muscle contraction evoked by electrical stimulation induced increase in RBC flux. Quantification of other parameters including RBC velocity and capillary density were feasible. Mice tolerated well the surgery, injection of stained RBCs, microscopic observation, and electrical stimulation. No muscle or blood vessel damage was observed, suggesting that our method is relatively less invasive and suited for long-term observations.

A new versatile method for observation of microcirculation is presented. It is considered suitable for long-term observation, and for combination with pharmacophysiological or molecular biological interventions.

In-vivo-Mikro-Zirkulation Measurement im Skelettmuskel von Intra-vital-Mikroskopie

BACKGROUND: Regulatory factors and detailed physiology of in vivo microcirculation have remained not fully clarified after many different modalities of ...

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Collecting and Measuring Nociceptive and Inflammatory Mediators in Surgical Wounds 

We describe a methodology by which we are able to collect and measure inflammatory and nociceptive biochemical mediators at the surgical wound site. Collecting site-specific biochemical markers allows us to evaluate the relationship between surgical wound and serum levels; determine any associations between mediator release, pain and analgesic consumption; and evaluate the effect of systemic and peripheral drug administration on surgical wound biochemistry.
This methodology has been applied to healthy women undergoing elective cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia. Wound exudate and serum mediators, in conjunction with pain scores and analgesics consumption were measured at 1, 6, 24, and 48 hours post-cesarean delivery. Biochemical mediators that were detected included IL-1&beta;, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-13, IL-17, TNF&alpha;, INF&gamma;, G-CSF, GM-CSF, MCP-1 and MIP-1&beta;, nerve growth factor (NGF), prostaglandin E2 (PG-E2) and substance P. We found no correlations between wound and serum cytokines concentrations or time-release profiles (J Pain. 2008 Jul 9(7):650-7). This article describes and demonstrates the feasibility of collecting and assaying nociceptive and inflammatory mediators in surgical wounds at specific time points. The lack of significant correlations between serum and wound levels shows the importance of determining site-specific release if surgical wounds and localized pathologies are to be studied.

Collecting and Measuring Nociceptive and Inflammatory Mediators in Surgical Wounds

A technique to collect and measure surgical wound biochemical mediators at specific time points.

Sammeln und Messen Nozizeptive und Entzündungsmediatoren in chirurgische Wunden

We describe a methodology by which we are able to collect and measure inflammatory and nociceptive biochemical mediators at the surgical wound site. ...

Measurement of Vacuolar and Cytosolic pH In Vivo in Yeast Cell Suspensions

Vacuolar and cytosolic pH are highly regulated in yeast cells and occupy a central role in overall pH homeostasis. We describe protocols for ratiometric measurement of pH in vivo using pH-sensitive fluorophores localized to the vacuole or cytosol. Vacuolar pH is measured using BCECF, which localizes to the vacuole in yeast when introduced into cells in its acetoxymethyl ester form. Cytosolic pH is measured with a pH-sensitive GFP expressed under control of a yeast promoter, yeast pHluorin. Methods for measurement of fluorescence ratios in yeast cell suspensions in a fluorimeter are described. Through these protocols, single time point measurements of pH under different conditions or in different yeast mutants have been compared and changes in pH over time have been monitored. These methods have also been adapted to a fluorescence plate reader format for high-throughput experiments. Advantages of ratiometric pH measurements over other approaches currently in use, potential experimental problems and solutions, and prospects for future use of these techniques are also described.

Measurement of Vacuolar and Cytosolic pH In Vivo in Yeast Cell Suspensions

Vacuolar and cytosolic pH can be measured in live yeast (S. cerevisiae) cells using ratiometric fluorescent dyes localized to specific cellular compartments. We describe procedures for measuring vacuolar pH with BCECF-AM, which localizes to the vacuole in yeast, and cytosolic pH with a cytosolic ratiometric pH-sensitive GFP (yeast pHluorin).

Messung von pH Vacuolar und Cytosolic<em&gt; In Vivo</em&gt; In Hefe Zellsuspensionen

Vacuolar and  cytosolic pH are highly regulated in yeast cells and occupy a central role in  overall pH homeostasis. We describe  protocols for ...

In Vivo Modeling of the Morbid Human Genome using Danio rerio

Here, we present methods for the development of assays to query potentially clinically significant nonsynonymous changes using in vivo complementation in zebrafish. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are a useful animal system due to their experimental tractability; embryos are transparent to enable facile viewing, undergo rapid development ex vivo, and can be genetically manipulated.1 These aspects have allowed for significant advances in the analysis of embryogenesis, molecular processes, and morphogenetic signaling. Taken together, the advantages of this vertebrate model make zebrafish highly amenable to modeling the developmental defects in pediatric disease, and in some cases, adult-onset disorders. Because the zebrafish genome is highly conserved with that of humans (~70% orthologous), it is possible to recapitulate human disease states in zebrafish. This is accomplished either through the injection of mutant human mRNA to induce dominant negative or gain of function alleles, or utilization of morpholino (MO) antisense oligonucleotides to suppress genes to mimic loss of function variants. Through complementation of MO-induced phenotypes with capped human mRNA, our approach enables the interpretation of the deleterious effect of mutations on human protein sequence based on the ability of mutant mRNA to rescue a measurable, physiologically relevant phenotype. Modeling of the human disease alleles occurs through microinjection of zebrafish embryos with MO and/or human mRNA at the 1-4 cell stage, and phenotyping up to seven days post fertilization (dpf). This general strategy can be extended to a wide range of disease phenotypes, as demonstrated in the following protocol. We present our established models for morphogenetic signaling, craniofacial, cardiac, vascular integrity, renal function, and skeletal muscle disorder phenotypes, as well as others.

In Vivo Modeling of the Morbid Human Genome using Danio rerio

Here, we present a systematic approach for developing physiologically relevant, sensitive and specific in vivo assays for interpreting variation in human pathology. Transient genetic manipulation via microinjection of WT and mutant human mRNA and morpholino (MO) antisense oligonucleotides harness the tractability of the developing zebrafish embryo to rapidly assay pathogenic mutations, especially, but not exclusively, in the context of human developmental disorders.

In Vivo Modellierung des Morbid Human Genome mit Danio rerio

Here,  we present methods for the development of assays to query potentially clinically  significant nonsynonymous changes using in  vivo complementation ...

A Simple Bioassay for the Evaluation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors

The analysis of receptor tyrosine kinases and their interacting ligands involved in vascular biology is often challenging due to the constitutive expression of families of related receptors, a broad range of related ligands and the difficulty of dealing with primary cultures of specialized endothelial cells. Here we describe a bioassay for the detection of ligands to the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), a key transducer of signals that promote angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. A cDNA encoding a fusion of the extracellular (ligand-binding) region of VEGFR-2 with the transmembrane and cytoplasmic regions of the erythropoietin receptor (EpoR) is expressed in the factor-dependent cell line Ba/F3. This cell line grows in the presence of interleukin-3 (IL-3) and withdrawal of this factor results in death of the cells within 24 hr. Expression of the VEGFR-2/EpoR receptor fusion provides an alternative mechanism to promote survival and potentially proliferation of stably transfected Ba/F3 cells in the presence of a ligand capable of binding and cross-linking the extracellular portion of the fusion protein (i.e., one that can cross-link the VEGFR-2 extracellular region). The assay can be performed in two ways: a semi-quantitative approach in which small volumes of ligand and cells permit a rapid result in 24 hr, and a quantitative approach involving surrogate markers of a viable cell number. The assay is relatively easy to perform, is highly responsive to known VEGFR-2 ligands and can accommodate extracellular inhibitors of VEGFR-2 signaling such as monoclonal antibodies to the receptor or ligands, and soluble ligand traps.

We describe a simple cell-based bioassay for detecting, quantifying and monitoring the activity of members of the vascular endothelial growth factor family of ligands. The assay uses chimeric receptors expressed in a factor-dependent cell line to provide a semi-quantitative or quantitative assessment of receptor binding and cross-linking by the ligand.

Eine einfache Bioassay für die Beurteilung von Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors

The analysis of receptor tyrosine kinases and their interacting ligands involved in vascular biology is often challenging due to the constitutive ...

Murine Aortic Crush Injury: An Efficient In Vivo Model of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Endothelial Function

Arterial reconstruction, whether angioplasty or bypass surgery, involves iatrogenic trauma causing endothelial disruption and vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation. Common murine models study small vessels such as the carotid and femoral arteries. Herein we describe an in vivo system in which both VSMC proliferation and endothelial barrier function can be simultaneously assessed in a large vessel. We studied the infrarenal aortic response to injury in C57BL/6 mice. The aorta was injured from the left renal vein to the aortic bifurcation by 30 transmural crushes of 5-seconds duration with a cotton-tipped applicator. Morphological changes were assessed with conventional histology. Aorta wall thickness was measured from the luminal surface to the adventitia. EdU integration and counter staining with DAPI and alpha-actin was used to demonstrate VSMC proliferation. Activation of ERK1/2, a known moderator of intimal hyperplasia formation, was determined by Western Blot analysis. The effect of inflammation was determined by immunohistochemistry for B-cells, T-cells, and macrophages. En face sections of endothelium were visualized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Endothelial barrier function was determined with Evans Blue staining. Transmural injury resulted in aortic wall thickening. This injury induced VSMC proliferation, most prominently at 3 days after injury, and early activation of ERK1/2 and decreased p27kip1 expression. Injury did not result in increased B-cells, T-cells, or macrophages infiltration in the vessel wall. Injury caused partial endothelial cell denudation and loss of cell-cell contact. Injury resulted in a significant loss of endothelial barrier function, which returned to baseline after seven days. The murine transmural blunt aortic injury model provides an efficient system to simultaneously study both VSMC proliferation and endothelial barrier function in a large vessel.

Murine Aortic Crush Injury: An Efficient In Vivo Model of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Endothelial Function

Restenosis following cardiovascular procedures (bypass surgery, angioplasty, or stenting) is a significant problem reducing the durability of these procedures. An ideal therapy would inhibit smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation while promoting regeneration of the endothelium. We describe a model for simultaneous assessment of VSMC proliferation and endothelial function in vivo.

Murine Aortic Crush Injury: Eine effiziente<em&gt; In vivo</em&gt; Modell der glatten Muskelzellproliferation und Endothelfunktion

Arterial reconstruction, whether angioplasty or bypass surgery, involves iatrogenic trauma causing endothelial disruption and vascular smooth muscle cell ...

Detecting and Characterizing Protein Self-Assembly In Vivo by Flow Cytometry

Protein self-assembly governs protein function and compartmentalizes cellular processes in space and time. Current methods to study it suffer from low-sensitivity, indirect read-outs, limited throughput, and/or population-level rather than single-cell resolution. We designed a flow cytometry-based single methodology that addresses all of these limitations: Distributed Amphifluoric FRET or DAmFRET. DAmFRET detects and quantifies protein self-assemblies by sensitized emission FRET in vivo, enables deployment across model systems-from yeast to human cells-and achieves sensitive, single-cell, high-throughput read-outs irrespective of protein localization or solubility.

This article describes a FRET-based flow cytometry protocol to quantify protein self-assembly in both S. cerevisiae and HEK293T cells.

Erkennung und Charakterisierung der Protein-Selbstmontage in Vivo durch Durchflusszytometrie

Protein self-assembly governs protein function and compartmentalizes cellular processes in space and time. Current methods to study it suffer from ...

Using Caenorhabditis elegans to Screen for Tissue-Specific Chaperone Interactions

Correct folding and assembly of proteins and protein complexes are essential for cellular function. Cells employ quality control pathways that correct, sequester or eliminate damaged proteins to maintain a healthy proteome, thus ensuring cellular proteostasis and preventing further protein damage. Because of redundant functions within the proteostasis network, screening for detectable phenotypes using knockdown or mutations in chaperone-encoding genes in the multicellular organism Caenorhabditis elegans results in the detection of minor or no phenotypes in most cases. We have developed a targeted screening strategy to identify chaperones required for a specific function and thus bridge the gap between phenotype and function. Specifically, we monitor novel chaperone interactions using RNAi synthetic interaction screens, knocking-down chaperone expression, one chaperone at a time, in animals carrying a mutation in a chaperone-encoding gene or over-expressing a chaperone of interest. By disrupting two chaperones that individually present no gross phenotype, we can identify chaperones that aggravate or expose a specific phenotype when both perturbed. We demonstrate that this approach can identify specific sets of chaperones that function together to modulate the folding of a protein or protein complexes associated with a given phenotype.

Using Caenorhabditis elegans to Screen for Tissue-Specific Chaperone Interactions

To study chaperone-chaperone and chaperone-substrate interactions, we perform synthetic interaction screens in Caenorhabditis elegans using RNA interference in combination with mild mutations or over-expression of chaperones and monitor tissue-specific protein dysfunction at the organismal level.

Verwendung von Caenorhabditis elegans zum Screening auf gewebespezifische Chaperon-Interaktionen

Correct folding and assembly of proteins and protein complexes are essential for cellular function. Cells employ quality control pathways that correct, ...

In vivo Measurement of Knee Extensor Muscle Function in Mice

Skeletal muscle plasticity in response to countless conditions and stimuli mediates concurrent functional adaptation, both negative and positive. In the clinic and the research laboratory, maximal muscular strength is widely measured longitudinally in humans, with knee extensor musculature the most reported functional outcome. Pathology of the knee extensor muscle complex is well documented in aging, orthopedic injury, disease, and disuse; knee extensor strength is closely related to functional capacity and injury risk, underscoring the importance of reliable measurement of knee extensor strength. Repeatable, in vivo assessment of knee extensor strength in pre-clinical rodent studies offers valuable functional endpoints for studies exploring osteoarthritis or knee injury. We report an in vivo and non-invasive protocol to repeatedly measure isometric peak tetanic torque of the knee extensors in mice across time. We demonstrate consistency using this novel method to measure knee extensor strength with repeated assessment in multiple mice producing similar results.

Quantification of knee extensor maximal strength is imperative to understand functional adaptations to aging, disease, injury, and rehabilitation. We present a novel method to repeatedly measure in vivo knee extension isometric peak tetanic torque.

In vivo Messung der Kniestreckmuskelfunktion bei Mäusen

Skeletal muscle plasticity in response to countless conditions and stimuli mediates concurrent functional adaptation, both negative and positive. In the ...

Rapid In Vivo Fixation and Isolation of Translational Complexes from Eukaryotic Cells

Rapid responses involving fast redistribution of messenger(m)RNA and alterations of mRNA translation are pertinent to ongoing homeostatic adjustments of the cells. These adjustments are critical to eukaryotic cell survivability and &#39;damage control&#39; during fluctuating nutrient and salinity levels, temperature, and various chemical and radiation stresses. Due to the highly dynamic nature of the RNA-level responses, and the instability of many of the RNA:RNA and RNA:protein intermediates, obtaining a meaningful snapshot of the cytoplasmic RNA state is only possible with a limited number of methods. Transcriptome-wide, RNA-seq-based ribosome profiling-type experiments are among the most informative sources of data for the control of translation. However, absence of a uniform RNA and RNA:protein intermediate stabilization can lead to different biases, particularly in the fast-paced cellular response pathways. In this article, we provide a detailed protocol of rapid fixation applicable to eukaryotic cells of different permeability, to aid in RNA and RNA:protein intermediate stabilization. We further provide examples of isolation of the stabilized RNA:protein complexes based on their co-sedimentation with ribosomal and poly(ribo)somal fractions. The separated stabilized material can be subsequently used as part of ribosome profiling-type experiments, such as in Translation Complex Profile sequencing (TCP-seq) approach and its derivatives. Versatility of the TCP-seq-style methods has now been demonstrated by the applications in a variety of organisms and cell types. The stabilized complexes can also be additionally affinity-purified and imaged using electron microscopy, separated into different poly(ribo)somal fractions and subjected to RNA sequencing, owing to the ease of the crosslink reversal. Therefore, methods based on snap-chilling and formaldehyde fixation, followed by the sedimentation-based or other type of RNA:protein complex enrichment, can be of particular interest in investigating finer details of rapid RNA:protein complex dynamics in live cells.

Rapid In Vivo Fixation and Isolation of Translational Complexes from Eukaryotic Cells

We present a technique to rapidly stabilize translational (protein biosynthesis) complexes with formaldehyde crosslinking in live yeast and mammalian cells. The approach enables dissecting transient intermediates and dynamic RNA:protein interactions. The crosslinked complexes can be used in multiple downstream applications such as in deep sequencing-based profiling methods, microscopy, and mass-spectrometry.

Schnelle In-vivo-Fixierung und Isolierung translationaler Komplexe aus eukaryotischen Zellen

Rapid responses involving fast redistribution of messenger(m)RNA and alterations of mRNA translation are pertinent to ongoing homeostatic adjustments of ...