1. Probenvorbereitung Der erste Schritt in Western-Blot ist die Probenvorbereitung. Zur Vorbereitung Proben für den Betrieb eines Gels Zellen und Gewebe müssen lysiert, um die Proteine ​​von Interesse freizugeben. <ul><li> Eine bequeme, ready-to-use Reagenz, das vielseitig und leicht zu lösliches Protein-Extraktion verwendet wird, ist CytoBuster oder PhosphoSafe. Diese Extraktionspuffer enthalten Waschmittel für die effiziente Gewinnung von löslichen Proteinen aus Säugetier-und Insektenzellen optimiert. Die sanfte, nicht-ionische Zusammensetzung der CytoBuster Protein Extraction Reagent ermöglicht Isolation von funktionell aktiven endogenen oder exprimierten Proteine, ohne die Notwendigkeit für sekundäre Behandlung wie Ultraschall oder Frost / Tau. PhoshoSafe hat den zusätzlichen Vorteil, mit vier Phosphatase-Inhibitoren. <ol><li> Pellet die Zellen durch Zentrifugation bei niedriger Geschwindigkeit (zB 5 min bei 2500 xg), lassen Sie das Zellpellet gut. </li><li> Resuspendieren der Zellen in CytoBuster Protein Extraction Reagent mit 150 ul pro 10 6 Zellen (optimale Menge an CytoBuster Protein Extraction Reagent kann auf Zellgröße variieren). </li><li> Inkubieren bei Raumtemperatur für 5 min. </li><li> In einen geeigneten Schlauch und Spin für 5 min bei 16.000 xg bei 4 ° C. </li><li> Übertragen gelöscht Überstand (Zellextrakt) in ein frisches Röhrchen und fahren mit der Analyse. </li></ol></li><li> Für spezielle Protein-Extraktion, empfehlen wir die Verwendung unserer hochwertigen ProteoExtract Kits. EMD verfügt über mehr als ein Dutzend Kits für mitochondriale Isolierung, subzelluläre Proteom-Extraktion, Transmembranprotein Extraktion, und viele andere. Bitte besuchen Sie unsere Western-Blot-Landing-Page für weitere Details. </li><li> EMD verkauft auch eine Vielzahl von Protease-und Phosphatase-Inhibitor-Cocktail-Sets. Sobald Lyse auftritt, beginnen Proteolyse, Dephosphorylierung und Denaturierung. Diese Ereignisse können sich enorm sein, wenn die Proben auf Eis oder bei 4 gehalten werden verlangsamt ° C zu allen Zeiten und geeignete Inhibitoren werden in frischem Zustand an den Lysepuffer. Bitte besuchen Sie unsere Western-Blot-Landing-Page für weitere Details. </li></ul> 2. SDS-PAGE Der zweite Schritt in Western-Blot ist Protein-Trennung. Proteine ​​sind auf der Grundlage Molekulargewicht aufgetrennt. <ul><li> Sie können Ihre eigene PAGE-Gel zu machen, aber wir werden mit einem handelsüblichen pre-cast-Gel. <ol><li> Nach der Vorbereitung Ihrer Probe, sind Sie bereit, die Protein-Konzentration bestimmen. EMD hat zwei Kits für diese die Konzentration zu messen, nämlich zum einen die nicht störende Protein Assay Kit und das andere ist das BCA Protein Assay Kit. </li><li> Sobald die Proteinkonzentration beurteilten wir sind bereit, unsere Probe für das Laden der Gel vorzubereiten. Antikörper in der Regel erkennt ein kleiner Teil des Proteins von Interesse (im Folgenden als das Epitop) und dieser Domain können innerhalb der 3D-Konformation des Proteins befinden. Um den Zugriff des Antikörpers an diesem Teil ist es notwendig, das Protein zu entfalten. </li><li> Um denaturieren, verwenden Sie einen Ladepuffer mit dem anionischen denaturierenden Detergens Natriumdodecylsulfat (SDS), und kochen Sie die Mischung bei 95-100 ° C für 5 Minuten. Eine einfache und bequeme Ladepuffer zu bedienen ist 4X Sample Buffer. </li></ol></li><li> Legen Sie die erste Spur der gut mit Trail Mix Protein Marker. Dieser Marker hat drei Referenz-Bands, die man Elektrophorese überwachen können. Wenn das Gel gefärbt ist, sind 10 Banden sichtbar reicht von 10 bis 225 kDa. </li><li> Füllen Sie die Elektrophorese-Einheit mit Laufpuffer. Für PAGE Gele, ist dies in der Regel 1X Tris-Glycin. Für detaillierte Puffer Rezepte finden Sie auf der Western-Blot-Seite. EMD bietet hochwertige Puffer Reagenzien mit unseren OmniPur chemische Linie. Führen Sie das Gel bei 220 V für 1 Stunde. </li><li> Sobald der Proteine ​​getrennt haben, färben Sie das Gel mit Coomassie-Blau, um sicherzustellen, die Proteine ​​gleichmäßig und einheitlich migriert. RAPIDstain ist ein ultra-sensitive Fleck, ready-to-use ist. Keine Entfärbung erforderlich ist. </li></ul> 3. Protein übertragen So wie Proteine ​​mit einer elektrischen Ladung induziert werden können, um durch ein Gel in einem elektrischen Feld zu reisen, können so die Proteine ​​in einem elektrischen Feld aus dem Gel werden auf eine Membran übertragen, die entweder PVDF oder Nitrocellulose. <ul><li> Heute werden wir eine nasse übertragen. In nassen übertragen, sind die Gel und Membran zwischen Schwamm und Papier (Schwamm / Papier / Gel / Membran / Papier / Schwamm) und alle sind fest zusammen, nachdem sichergestellt keine Luftblasen zwischen dem Gel und Membran gebildet eingeklemmt eingeklemmt. Das Sandwich wird in Transfer-Puffer, auf die ein elektrisches Feld angelegt wird überflutet. Die negativ geladenen Proteine ​​Reise in Richtung der positiv geladenen Elektrode, sondern die Membran hält sie, bindet sie und verhindert, dass sie weiter auf. </li><li> Zwei Arten von Membranen zur Verfügung: Nitrocellulose und PVDF. Beide funktionieren gut. Heute werden wir mit PVDF. PVDF-Membranen erfordern in Methano Einweichenl für ein paar Minuten, um eiskalt Transfer-Puffer für 5 Minuten. Das Gel muss auch für ein paar Minuten in eiskaltes Transferpuffer äquilibriert. Andernfalls kann das Gel während der Übertragung zu schrumpfen. </li><li> Der Puffer für feuchte Übertragung 1X Tris-Glycin mit 20% Methanol. Detaillierte Puffer Vorbereitungen sind auf unserer Website verfügbar. </li><li> Sobald die Übertragung abgeschlossen ist, ist es eine gute Idee, um Proteine ​​zu visualisieren, um auch sicher zu übertragen, ohne Lufteinschlüsse. Dies kann leicht mit RedAlert Western Blot Stain durchgeführt werden. Dieser Fleck ist ready-to-use und Entfärben kann einfach mit Wasser erfolgen. </li></ul> 4. Antikörper und Zubehör Reagenzien <ul><li> Der erste Schritt dabei Sondieren und Antikörper-Antigen ist, um die Membran zu blockieren. Das Blockieren der Membran verhindert unspezifische Hintergrund bindend. </li><li> Entweder fettfreie Milch oder BSA kann als Blocking-Lösung verwendet werden. Wenn Sie jedoch phospho-spezifische Antikörper, ist es nicht empfehlenswert, Milch verwenden, da es hohen Hintergrund verursachen. </li><li> EMD bietet mehrere hochwertige Blockierungsreagenzien, einschließlich Seablock, die eine Nicht-Säuger-Blocker und BLOT QuickBlocker, die bereit ist, ready-to-use Blocker. Wir haben auch hochwertige BSA (Fraktion V) zur Verfügung. <ol><li> Inkubieren Sie die Membran 1 Stunde bei Raumtemperatur unter leichtem Schütteln. </li><li> Dreimal in TBST oder PBST nach Inkubation. Eine einfache und bequeme Möglichkeit, TBST oder PBST machen, ist unsere Tabletten verwenden (PBS Tween Tablets / TBS Tween-Tabletten) </li></ol></li><li> Sobald die Membran blockiert wurde, sind Sie bereit, mit dem primären Antikörper inkubiert. EMD wurde mit einem umfassenden Portfolio an außergewöhnlichen Antikörper mit den besten Antikörper Garantie in der Industrie seit über 30 Jahren. Denken Sie daran, dass mit allen EMD Antikörper, wir eine 100% ohne Risiko-Garantie anbieten. Kauf eines Antikörpers und verwendet sie für keine Spezies-Spezifität oder Anwendung Sie wünschen. Wenn der Antikörper nicht zu Ihrer Zufriedenheit funktioniert, werden wir eine volle Gutschrift auf ein anderes Produkt verwendet werden. Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Western-Blot-Web-Seite. <ol><li> Heute werden wir unseren Inkubation primärer Antikörper mit Lösung 1 von SignalBoost. SignalBoost ist ein großartiges Produkt ermöglicht das Signal erheblich verbessert werden. Einfach inkubieren Ihre primäre Antikörper in Lösung 1 und Inkubation für 1 Stunde oder wie gewohnt. Es gibt keine Notwendigkeit, weitere Blockierungsmittel hinzuzufügen. Alternativ können Sie BSA oder fettfreie Trockenmilch als Blockierungsmittel. </li><li> Waschen mit TBST. Wir machen TBST mit dem ready-to-Auflösung TBST Tablette. </li><li> Inkubieren Sie Ihre sekundären Antikörper mit Lösung 2 von SignalBoost. Inkubieren der sekundäre Antikörper in Blocking-Puffer für 1 Stunde. Waschen Sie die Membran wieder mehrmals mit TBST. </li></ol></li></ul> 5. Erkennung Für HRP konjugiert Sekundärantikörper wird ECL traditionell verwendet. Eine ausgezeichnete ECL-Reagenz wir anbieten, ist RapidStep. Die Vorteile der RapidStep sind, dass keine Vermischung der luminalen oder Enhancer benötigt wird. Einfach aufsprühen die Membran ein paar Mal und entwickeln mit x-ray-Film. RapidStep bietet niedrige Piktogramm Empfindlichkeit sowie die Licht für bis zu 2 Stunden nach der Zugabe von Substrat.

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Die Autoren Anna Eslami und Jesse Lujan von EMD Chemicals Inc., die Reagenzien und Instrumente in diesem Artikel verwendete produziert beschäftigt.

In diesem Video-Präsentation haben wir die wichtigsten Schritte in Western-Blot die Probenvorbereitung werden hervorgehoben, SDS-PAGE-, Membran-Sperrung / Sondieren mit Antikörpern und Detektion. Für jeden Schritt des Prozesses, sollten geeignete Protokolle und entsprechenden Reagenzien verwendet werden, um hochwertige Ergebnisse zu erzielen sein.

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<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>71009</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/cytobuster">www.emdbiosciences.com/cytobuster</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/cytobuster">www.merck4biosciences.com/cytobuster</a></td>
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<td>PhosphoSafe&trade; Extraction Reagent</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>71296</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/phosphosafe">www.emdbiosciences.com/phosphosafe</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/phosphosafe">www.merck4biosciences.com/phosphosafe</a></td>
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<td>Non-Interfering Protein Assay&trade; Kit</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>488250</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/noninterfering">www.emdbiosciences.com/noninterfering</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/noninterfering">www.merck4biosciences.com/noninterfering</a></td>
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<td>BCA Protein Assay Kit </td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>71285</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/BCA">www.emdbiosciences.com/BCA</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/BCA">www.merck4biosciences.com/BCA</a></td>
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<td>4X SDS Sample Buffer </td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>70607</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/4XSDS">www.emdbiosciences.com/4XSDS</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/4XSDS">www.merck4biosciences.com/4XSDS</a></td>
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<td>Trail Mix&trade; Protein Markers</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/rapidstain">www.emdbiosciences.com/rapidstain</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/rapidstain">www.merck4biosciences.com/rapidstain</a></td>
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<td>SeaBlock&trade; Reagent, Salmon Plasma</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>558300</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/seablock">www.emdbiosciences.com/seablock</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/seablock">www.merck4biosciences.com/seablock</a></td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>WB57</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>524753</td>
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<td>SignalBoost&trade; Immunoreaction Enhancer Kit</td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>407207</td>
<td><a href="http://www.emdbiosciences.com/signalboost">www.emdbiosciences.com/signalboost</a> <a href="http://www.merck4biosciences.com/signalboost">www.merck4biosciences.com/signalboost</a></td>
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<td>EMD Chemicals/Merck KGaA</td>
<td>345818</td>
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western blotting: sample preparation to detection

Western-Blot ist eine analytische Technik verwendet, um bestimmte Proteine ​​in einer Probe von Gewebehomogenat oder Extrakt zu erkennen. Es nutzt Gelelektrophorese zur nativen oder denaturierten Proteinen durch die Länge des Polypeptids (denaturierende Bedingungen) oder durch die 3-D Struktur des Proteins (native / nicht-denaturierenden Bedingungen) zu trennen. Die Proteine ​​werden anschließend auf eine Membran (in der Regel Nitrozellulose oder PVDF), wo sie untersucht (erkannt) mit Antikörpern, die spezifisch an das Zielprotein übertragen.

Watch this Scientific Journal Video about Western Blotting: Sample Preparation to Detection at JoVE.com

Western Blotting: Sample Preparation to Detection

Western-Blot ist eine analytische Technik verwendet, um bestimmte Proteine ​​in einer Probe von Gewebehomogenat oder Extrakt zu erkennen.

Western Blot: Probenvorbereitung zur Detektion

Western blotting is an analytical technique used to detect specific proteins in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract. It uses gel ...

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138.9K Aufrufe.  EMD Chemicals Inc.. Western-Blot ist eine analytische Technik verwendet, um bestimmte Proteine ​​in einer Probe von Gewebehomogenat oder Extrakt zu erkennen.

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MALDI Sample Preparation: the Ultra Thin Layer Method

This video demonstrates the preparation of an ultra-thin matrix/analyte layer for analyzing peptides and proteins by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS) 1,2. The ultra-thin layer method involves the production of a substrate layer of matrix crystals (alpha-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) on the sample plate, which serves as a seeding ground for subsequent crystallization of a matrix/analyte mixture. Advantages of the ultra-thin layer method over other sample deposition approaches (e.g. dried droplet) are that it provides (i) greater tolerance to impurities such as salts and detergents, (ii) better resolution, and (iii) higher spatial uniformity. This method is especially useful for the accurate mass determination of proteins. The protocol was initially developed and optimized for the analysis of membrane proteins and used to successfully analyze ion channels, metabolite transporters, and receptors, containing between 2 and 12 transmembrane domains 2. Since the original publication, it has also shown to be equally useful for the analysis of soluble proteins. Indeed, we have used it for a large number of proteins having a wide range of properties, including those with molecular masses as high as 380 kDa 3. It is currently our method of choice for the molecular mass analysis of all proteins. The described procedure consistently produces high-quality spectra, and it is sensitive, robust, and easy to implement.

This video demonstrates the preparation of an ultra-thin matrix/analyte layer for analyzing peptides and proteins by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS).

MALDI-Probenvorbereitung: Die Ultra Thin-Layer-Methode

This video demonstrates the preparation of an ultra-thin matrix/analyte layer for analyzing peptides and proteins by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption ...

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Western Blotting Using the Invitrogen NuPage Novex Bis Tris MiniGels

Western Blotting (or immunoblotting) is a standard laboratory procedure allowing investigators to verify the expression of a protein, determine the relative amount of the protein present in different samples, and analyze the results of co-immunoprecipitation experiments. In this method, a target protein is detected with a specific primary antibody in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract. Protein separation according to molecular weight is achieved using denaturing SDS-PAGE. After transfer to a membrane, the target protein is probed with a specific primary antibody and detected by chemiluminescence.
Since its first description, the western-blotting technique has undergone several improvements, including pre-cast gels and user-friendly equipment. In our laboratory, we have chosen to use the commercially available NuPAGE electrophoresis system from Invitrogen. It is an innovative neutral pH, discontinuous SDS-PAGE, pre-cast mini-gel system. This system presents several advantages over the traditional Laemmli technique including: i) a longer shelf life of the pre-cast gels ranging from 8 months to 1 year; ii) a broad separation range of molecular weights from 1 to 400 kDa depending of the type of gel used; and iii) greater versatility (range of acrylamide percentage, the type of gel, and the ionic composition of the running buffer).
The procedure described in this video article utilizes the Bis-Tris discontinuous buffer system with 4-12% Bis-Tris gradient gels and MES running buffer, as an illustration of how to perform a western-blot using the Invitrogen NuPAGE electrophoresis system. In our laboratory, we have obtained good and reproducible results for various biochemical applications using this western-blotting method.

This technical article describes a standard western-blotting procedure using the commercially available NuPAGE electrophoresis Mini-Gel system from Invitrogen.

Western Blot mit dem Invitrogen NuPage Novex Bis Tris Minigele

Western Blotting (or immunoblotting) is a standard laboratory procedure allowing investigators to verify the expression of a protein, determine the ...

Proteomic Sample Preparation from Formalin Fixed and Paraffin Embedded Tissue

Preserved clinical material is a unique source for proteomic investigation of human disorders. Here we describe an optimized protocol allowing large scale quantitative analysis of formalin fixed and paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue. The procedure comprises four distinct steps. The first one is the preparation of sections from the FFPE material and microdissection of cells of interest. In the second step the isolated cells are lysed and processed using 'filter aided sample preparation' (FASP) technique. In this step, proteins are depleted from reagents used for the sample lysis and are digested in two-steps using endoproteinase LysC and trypsin. 
After each digestion, the peptides are collected in separate fractions and their content is determined using a highly sensitive fluorescence measurement. Finally, the peptides are fractionated on 'pipette-tip' microcolumns. The LysC-peptides are separated into 4 fractions whereas the tryptic peptides are separated into 2 fractions. In this way prepared samples allow analysis of proteomes from minute amounts of material to a depth of 10,000 proteins. Thus, the described workflow is a powerful technique for studying diseases in a system-wide-fashion as well as for identification of potential biomarkers and drug targets.

Archival formalin fixed and paraffin embedded (FFPE) clinical samples are valuable material for investigation of diseases. Here we demonstrate a sample preparation workflow allowing in-depth proteomic analysis of microdissected FFPE tissue.

Proteomik Probenvorbereitung von Formalin fixiert und in Paraffin eingebetteten Gewebe

Preserved clinical material is a unique source for proteomic investigation of human disorders. Here we describe an optimized protocol allowing large scale ...

V3 Stain-free Workflow for a Practical, Convenient, and Reliable Total Protein Loading Control in Western Blotting

The western blot is a very useful and widely adopted lab technique, but its execution is challenging. The workflow is often characterized as a &#34;black box&#34; because an experimentalist does not know if it has been performed successfully until the last of several steps. Moreover, the quality of western blot data is sometimes challenged due to a lack of effective quality control tools in place throughout the western blotting process. Here we describe the V3 western workflow, which applies stain-free technology to address the major concerns associated with the traditional western blot protocol. This workflow allows researchers: 1) to run a gel in about 20-30 min; 2) to visualize sample separation quality within 5 min after the gel run; 3) to transfer proteins in 3-10 min; 4) to verify transfer efficiency quantitatively; and most importantly 5) to validate changes in the level of the protein of interest using total protein loading control. This novel approach eliminates the need of stripping and reprobing the blot for housekeeping proteins such as &#946;-actin, &#946;-tubulin, GAPDH, etc. The V3 stain-free workflow makes the western blot process faster, transparent, more quantitative&#160;and reliable.

V3 workflow is a western blot procedure using stain-free gels. The stain-free technology allows researchers to visualize protein separation quality, to verify the transfer efficiency, and most importantly, to validate the change in the protein of interest using total protein quantification as a reliable loading control.

V3 Stain-free Workflow für eine praktische, bequeme und zuverlässige Total Protein Loading Control in Western Blotting

The western blot is a very useful and widely adopted lab technique, but its execution is challenging. The workflow is often characterized as a &#34;black ...

The Fastest Western in Town: A Contemporary Twist on the Classic Western Blot Analysis

The Western blot techniques that were originally established in the late 1970s are still actively utilized today. However, this traditional method of Western blotting has several drawbacks that include low quality resolution, spurious bands, decreased sensitivity, and poor protein integrity. Recent advances have drastically improved numerous aspects of the standard Western blot protocol to produce higher qualitative and quantitative data. The Bis-Tris gel system, an alternative to the conventional Laemmli system, generates better protein separation and resolution, maintains protein integrity, and reduces electrophoresis to a 35 min run time. Moreover, the iBlot dry blotting system, dramatically improves the efficacy and speed of protein transfer to the membrane in 7 min, which is in contrast to the traditional protein transfer methods that are often more inefficient with lengthy transfer times. In combination with these highly innovative modifications, protein detection using infrared fluorescent imaging results in higher-quality, more accurate and consistent data compared to the standard Western blotting technique of chemiluminescence. This technology can simultaneously detect two different antigens on the same membrane by utilizing two-color near-infrared dyes that are visualized in different fluorescent channels. Furthermore, the linearity and broad dynamic range of fluorescent imaging allows for the precise quantification of both strong and weak protein bands. Thus, this protocol describes the key improvements to the classic Western blotting method, in which these advancements significantly increase the quality of data while greatly reducing the performance time of this experiment.

This protocol explores the latest advancements in performing Western blot analyses.&#160;These novel modifications employ a Bis-Tris gel system with a 35&#160;min electrophoresis run time, a 7&#160;min dry blotting transfer system, and infrared fluorescent protein detection and imaging that generates higher resolution, quality, sensitivity, and improved accuracy of Western data.

Der schnellste westlichen Stadt: Eine moderne Variante der Classic Western-Blot-Analyse

The Western blot techniques that were originally established in the late 1970s are still actively utilized today. However, this traditional method of ...

A Guide to Modern Quantitative Fluorescent Western Blotting with Troubleshooting Strategies

The late 1970s saw the first publicly reported use of the western blot, a technique for assessing the presence and relative abundance of specific proteins within complex biological samples. Since then, western blotting methodology has become a common component of the molecular biologists experimental repertoire. A cursory search of PubMed using the term &#8220;western blot&#8221; suggests that in excess of two hundred and twenty thousand published manuscripts have made use of this technique by the year 2014. Importantly, the last ten years have seen technical imaging advances coupled with the development of sensitive fluorescent labels which have improved sensitivity and yielded even greater ranges of linear detection. The result is a now truly Quantifiable Fluorescence based Western Blot (QFWB) that allows biologists to carry out comparative expression analysis with greater sensitivity and accuracy than ever before. Many &#8220;optimized&#8221; western blotting methodologies exist and are utilized in different laboratories. These often prove difficult to implement due to the requirement of subtle but undocumented procedural amendments. This protocol provides a comprehensive description of an established and robust QFWB method, complete with troubleshooting strategies.

The advancement of western blotting using fluorescence has allowed detection of subtle changes in protein expression enabling quantitative analyses. Here we describe a robust methodology for detection of a range of proteins across a variety of species and tissue types. A strategy to overcome common technical problems is also provided.

A Guide to Modern Quantitative Fluoreszenz Western Blot mit Strategien zur Fehlersuche

The late 1970s saw the first publicly reported use of the western blot, a technique for assessing the presence and relative abundance of specific proteins ...

Mucin Agarose Gel Electrophoresis: Western Blotting for High-molecular-weight Glycoproteins

Mucins, the heavily-glycosylated proteins lining mucosal surfaces, have evolved as a key component of innate defense by protecting the epithelium against invading pathogens. The main role of these macromolecules is to facilitate particle trapping and clearance while promoting lubrication of the mucosa. During protein synthesis, mucins undergo intense O-glycosylation and multimerization, which dramatically increase the mass and size of these molecules. These post-translational modifications are critical for the viscoelastic properties of mucus. As a result of the complex biochemical and biophysical nature of these molecules, working with mucins provides many challenges that cannot be overcome by conventional protein analysis methods. For instance, their high-molecular-weight prevents electrophoretic migration via regular polyacrylamide gels and their sticky nature causes adhesion to experimental tubing. However, investigating the role of mucins in health (e.g., maintaining mucosal integrity) and disease (e.g., hyperconcentration, mucostasis, cancer) has recently gained interest and mucins are being investigated as a therapeutic target. A better understanding of the production and function of mucin macromolecules may lead to novel pharmaceutical approaches, e.g., inhibitors of mucin granule exocytosis and/or mucolytic agents. Therefore, consistent and reliable protocols to investigate mucin biology are critical for scientific advancement. Here, we describe conventional methods to separate mucin macromolecules by electrophoresis using an agarose gel, transfer protein into nitrocellulose membrane, and detect signal with mucin-specific antibodies as well as infrared fluorescent gel reader. These techniques are widely applicable to determine mucin quantitation, multimerization and to test the effects of pharmacological compounds on mucins.

Mucins are high-molecular-weight glycoconjugates, with size ranging from 0.2 to 200 megadalton (MDa). As a result of their size, mucins do not penetrate conventional polyacrylamide gels and require larger pores for separation. We provide a detailed protocol for mucin agarose gel electrophoresis to assess relative quantification and study polymer assembly.

Mucin Agarose-Gel-Elektrophorese: Western Blotting für Hochmolekulare Glykoproteine


Mucins, the heavily-glycosylated proteins lining mucosal surfaces, have evolved as a key component of innate defense by protecting the epithelium against ...

Sample Preparation for Mass Cytometry Analysis

Mass cytometry utilizes antibodies conjugated with heavy metal labels, an approach that has greatly increased the number of parameters and opportunities for deep analysis well beyond what is possible with conventional fluorescence-based flow cytometry. As with any new technology, there are critical steps that help ensure the reliable generation of high-quality data. Presented here is an optimized protocol that incorporates multiple techniques for the processing of cell samples for mass cytometry analysis. The methods described here will help the user avoid common pitfalls and achieve consistent results by minimizing variability, which can lead to inaccurate data. To inform experimental design, the rationale behind optional or alternative steps in the protocol and their efficacy in uncovering new findings in the biology of the system being investigated is covered. Lastly, representative data is presented to illustrate expected results from the techniques presented here.

This article describes the collection and processing of samples for mass cytometry analysis.

Probenvorbereitung für die Massen Cytometry-Analyse

Mass cytometry utilizes antibodies conjugated with heavy metal labels, an approach that has greatly increased the number of parameters and opportunities ...

Sample Preparation and Imaging of Exosomes by Transmission Electron Microscopy

Exosomes are nano-sized extracellular vesicles secreted by body fluids and are known to represent the characteristics of cells that secrete them. The contents and morphology of the secreted vesicles reflect cell behavior or physiological status, for example cell growth, migration, cleavage, and death. The exosomes&#39; role may depend highly on size, and the size of exosomes varies from 30 to 300 nm. The most widely used method for exosome imaging is negative staining, while other results are based on Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy. The typical exosome&#39;s morphology assessed through negative staining is a cup-shape, but further details are not yet clear. An exosome well-characterized through structural study is necessary particular in medical and pharmaceutical fields. Therefore, function-dependent morphology should be verified by electron microscopy techniques such as labeling a specific protein in the detailed structure of exosome. To observe detailed structure, ultrathin sectioned images and negative stained images of exosomes were compared. In this protocol, we suggest transmission electron microscopy for the imaging of exosomes including negative staining, whole mount immuno-staining, block preparation, thin section, and immuno-gold labelling.

This protocol describes the various techniques necessary for transmission electron microscopy including negative staining, ultrathin sectioning for detailed structure, and immuno-gold labelling to determine the positions of specific proteins in exosomes.

Probenvorbereitung und Bildgebung von Exosomen von Transmissions-Elektronenmikroskopie

Exosomes are nano-sized extracellular vesicles secreted by body fluids and are known to represent the characteristics of cells that secrete them. The ...

Miniaturized Sample Preparation for Transmission Electron Microscopy

Due to recent technological progress, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is rapidly becoming a standard method for the structural analysis of protein complexes to atomic resolution. However, protein isolation techniques and sample preparation methods for EM remain a bottleneck. A relatively small number (100,000 to a few million) of individual protein particles need to be imaged for the high-resolution analysis of proteins by the single particle EM approach, making miniaturized sample handling techniques and microfluidic principles feasible.
A miniaturized, paper-blotting-free EM grid preparation method for sample pre-conditioning, EM grid priming and post processing that only consumes nanoliter-volumes of sample is presented. The method uses a dispensing system with sub-nanoliter precision to control liquid uptake and EM grid priming, a platform to control the grid temperature thereby determining the relative humidity above the EM grid, and a pick-and-plunge-mechanism for sample vitrification. For cryo-EM, an EM grid is placed on the temperature-controlled stage and the sample is aspirated into a capillary. The capillary tip is positioned in proximity to the grid surface, the grid is loaded with the sample and excess is re-aspirated into the microcapillary. Subsequently, the sample film is stabilized and slightly thinned by controlled water evaporation regulated by the offset of the platform temperature relative to the dew-point. At a given point the pick-and-plunge mechanism is triggered, rapidly transferring the primed EM grid into liquid ethane for sample vitrification. Alternatively, sample-conditioning methods are available to prepare nanoliter-sized sample volumes for negative stain (NS) EM.
The methodologies greatly reduce sample consumption and avoid approaches potentially harmful to proteins, such as the filter paper blotting used in conventional methods. Furthermore, the minuscule amount of sample required allows novel experimental strategies, such as fast sample conditioning, combination with single-cell lysis for &#34;visual proteomics,&#34; or &#34;lossless&#34; total sample preparation for quantitative analysis of complex samples.

An instrument and methods for the preparation of nanoliter-sized sample volumes for transmission electron microscopy is presented. No paper-blotting steps are required, thus avoiding the detrimental consequences this can have for proteins, significantly reducing sample loss and enabling the analysis of single cell lysate for visual proteomics.

Miniaturisierte Probenvorbereitung für Transmissions-Elektronenmikroskopie

Due to recent technological progress, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is rapidly becoming a standard method for the structural analysis of protein ...