Name: expression analysis of mammalian linker-histone subtypes
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이 작품은 NIH 교부금 GM085261와 조지아 암 연합 내외 학술 상 (YF까지)에 의해 지원됩니다.

1. 샘플 준비 및 RNA 추출 <ol><li> RNA 추출하기 전에 모든 작업 표면과 pipettes은 70 % 에탄올로 닦아되어야 등의 RNase 보내겠 등의 RNase의 오염 제거 솔루션과 치료. 이러한 행위는 RNase의 오염 및 RNA 저하의 가능성을 줄여줍니다. 모든 절차를 위해 장갑을 착용한다. </li><li> 마우스 조직에서 RNA를 추출하려면 euthanized 마우스에서 관심 장기를 해부하고, 얼음 추위 인산에 조직을 씻어 (PBS : 0.13 M NaCl, 5 밀?...

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assays의 집합은 포유 동물 링커 히스톤 subtypes의 표현 수준의 포괄적인 분석을 가능하게 여기 제시. 적절히 설계된 qRT-PCR의 assays는 어떤 포유 동물 히스톤 H1 유전자의 RNA 메시지 중 매우 민감하고 정확한 측정을 제공합니다. 링커 히스톤 나눠 봤는데요의 유전자에 대해 qRT-PCR assays의 중요한 부분은 반대로 전사를 바탕으로 임의의 프라이머를 사용하여 cDNA의 준비입니다. 대부분의 H1 유전자를 포함?...

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expression analysis of mammalian linker-histone subtypes

링커 히스톤 H1 높은 순서 구조로 염색질의 접이식 촉진, nucleosome 핵심 입자와 링커 DNA에 바인딩합니다. H1은 포유류의 개발 1 필수적이며, 생체내 2-4 특정 유전자 발현을 조절. 고도 보존 히스톤 단백질 중에서 H1의 링커 histones의 가족은 가장 이질적인 그룹입니다. differentially 개발되는 동안 서로 다른 세포 유형의 규제 포유류 11 H1의 subtypes가 있습니다. 이러한 H1의 subtypes 5 체세포 H1s (H1a-E), 교체 H1 0, 4 배아 세포 특정 H1의 subtypes 및 H1x 5 포함되어 있습니다. DNA와 결합 친화성 및 염색질 압축 능력 6-9에 차이가 여러 H1의 subtypes의 존재는 염색질 기능의 변조의 추가 레벨을 제공합니다. 따라서 mRNA와 단백질의 두 개별 H1의 subtypes의 양적 표현 분석은, 이상의 규정의 이해에 필요한주문 염색질 구조와 기능. 여기 개별 H1의 subtypes의 표현 수준 (그림 1) 분석을 위해 설계 assays 집합을 설명합니다. 다양한 H1 변종의 유전자의 mRNA 발현은보다 정확한 빠르고, 그리고 북부 얼룩 분석의 대체 접근법에 비해 훨씬 적은 샘플을 필요로 매우 민감하고 정량 역방향 전사-PCR (qRT-PCR) assays의 집합에 의해 측정됩니다. 대부분의 다른 세포 mRNA 메시지와는 달리, H1 유전자의 대부분을 포함하여 대부분의 히스톤 유전자, 대한 mRNAs는 오랜 polyA 꼬리 부족하지만, 3 &#39;번역되지 않은 지역 (UTR) 10시 줄기 루프 구조를 포함합니다. 따라서 cDNAs 대신 oligo-DT의 primers의 무작위 primers를 사용하여 역방향 전사하여 총 RNA의 준비가되어 있습니다. 각 H1의 subtypes (표 1) 특정 primers와 실시간 PCR의 assays는 개별 H1를 나눠 봤는데요의 mRNA 수준의 고도의 양적 측정을 얻기 위해 수행되는의. 가사 유전자 표현은 정상화를위한 컨트롤로 분석된다. 각 H1를 나눠 봤는데요 및 핵심 histones의 단백질의 상대적인 풍요로움은 11-13 포유 동물 세포에서 추출한 총 histones의 반대 위상 고성능 액체 크로마 토그래피 (RP-HPLC) 분석을 통해 얻어진다. HPLC 방법 및 용출 조건은 여기 마우스 H1의 subtypes의 최적 분판을주는 설명했다. HPLC 프로필을 quantifying함으로써, 우리는뿐만 아니라 세포의 nucleosome 비율 H1을 결정으로, H1 가정 내에서 개별 H1의 subtypes의 상대적 비율을 계산.

Watch this Scientific Journal Video about Expression Analysis of Mammalian Linker-histone Subtypes at JoVE.com

Expression Analysis of Mammalian Linker-histone Subtypes

우리는 H1의 링커 histones의 표현 수준을 분석 assays 집합을 설명합니다. H1의 histones의 단백질 양을 정함은 HPLC 분석에 의해 달성되는 반면, 개별 H1 유전자의 mRNA는 정량적 실시간 PCR 다음에 임의의 프라이머 기반 역방향 전사로 측정됩니다.

포유류의 링커 - 히스톤 Subtypes의 표현 분석

Linker histone H1 binds to the nucleosome core particle and linker DNA, facilitating folding of chromatin into higher order structure.  H1 is essential ...

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In classical protein staining protocols using Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CBB), solutions with high contents of toxic and flammable organic solvents (Methanol, Ethanol or 2-Propanol) and acetic acid are used for fixation, staining and destaining of proteins in a gel after SDS-PAGE. To speed up the procedure, heating the staining solution in the microwave oven for a short time is frequently used. This usually results in evaporation of toxic or hazardous Methanol, Ethanol or 2-Propanol and a strong smell of acetic acid in the lab which should be avoided due to safety considerations. In a protocol originally published in two patent applications by E.M. Wondrak (US2001046709 (A1), US6319720 (B1)), an alternative composition of the staining solution is described in which no organic solvent or acid is used. The CBB is dissolved in bidistilled water (60-80mg of CBB G-250 per liter) and 35 mM HCl is added as the only other compound in the staining solution. The CBB staning of the gel is done after SDS-PAGE and thorough washing of the gel in bidistilled water. By heating the gel during the washing and staining steps, the process can be finished faster and no toxic or hazardous compunds are evaporating. The staining of proteins occurs already within 1 minute after heating the gel in staining solution and is fully developed after 15-30 min with a slightly blue background that is destained completely by prolonged washing of the stained gel in bidistilled water, without affecting the stained protein bands.

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DNA double-strand breaks are the most dangerous DNA lesions that may lead to massive loss of genetic information and cell death.  Cells repair DSBs using ...

Mutagenesis and Functional Analysis of Ion Channels Heterologously Expressed in Mammalian Cells

We will demonstrate how to study the functional effects of introducing a point mutation in an ion channel. We study G protein-gated inwardly rectifying potassium (referred to as GIRK) channels, which are important for regulating the excitability of neurons. There are four different mammalian GIRK channel subunits (GIRK1-GIRK4) - we focus on GIRK2 because it forms a homotetramer. Stimulation of different types of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), such as the muscarinic receptor (M2R), leads to activation of GIRK channels. Alcohol also directly activates GIRK channels. We will show how to mutate one amino acid by specifically changing one or more nucleotides in the cDNA for the GIRK channel. This mutated cDNA sequence will be amplified in bacteria, purified, and the presence of the point mutation will be confirmed by DNA sequencing. The cDNAs for the mutated and wild-type GIRK channels will be transfected into human embryonic kidney HEK293T cells cultured in vitro. Lastly, whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology will be used to study the macroscopic potassium currents through the ectopically expressed wild-type or mutated GIRK channels. In this experiment, we will examine the effect of a L257W mutation in GIRK2 channels on M2R-dependent and alcohol-dependent activation.

We will demonstrate how to study the effect of a single point mutation on the function of an ion channel.

이온 채널의 돌연변이 유발과 기능 분석 Heterologously 포유 동물 세포에 표현

We will demonstrate how to study the functional effects of introducing a point mutation in an ion channel. We study G protein-gated inwardly rectifying ...

Analysis of mRNA Nuclear Export Kinetics in Mammalian Cells by Microinjection

In eukaryotes, messenger RNA (mRNA) is transcribed in the nucleus and must be exported into the cytoplasm to access the translation machinery. Although the nuclear export of mRNA has been studied extensively in Xenopus oocytes1 and genetically tractable organisms such as yeast2 and the Drosophila derived S2 cell line3, few studies had been conducted in mammalian cells. Furthermore the kinetics of mRNA export in mammalian somatic cells could only be inferred indirectly4,5. In order to measure the nuclear export kinetics of mRNA in mammalian tissue culture cells, we have developed an assay that employs the power of microinjection coupled with fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). These assays have been used to demonstrate that in mammalian cells, the majority of mRNAs are exported in a splicing dependent manner6,7, or in manner that requires specific RNA sequences such as the signal sequence coding region (SSCR) 6. In this assay, cells are microinjected with either in vitro synthesized mRNA or plasmid DNA containing the gene of interest. The microinjected cells are incubated for various time points then fixed and the sub-cellular localization of RNA is assessed using FISH. In contrast to transfection, where transcription occurs several hours after the addition of nucleic acids, microinjection of DNA or mRNA allows for rapid expression and allows for the generation of precise kinetic data.

Here we describe an assay that employs the power of microinjection coupled with fluorescent in situ hybridization in order to accurately measure the nuclear export kinetics of mRNA in mammalian somatic cells.

Microinjection하여 포유 동물 세포에서 mRNA 원자력 수출 속도론 분석

In eukaryotes, messenger RNA (mRNA) is transcribed in the nucleus and must be exported into the cytoplasm to access the translation machinery. Although ...

In vitro Reconstitution of the Active T. castaneum Telomerase

Efforts to isolate the catalytic subunit of telomerase, TERT, in sufficient quantities for structural studies, have been met with limited success for more than a decade. Here, we present methods for the isolation of the recombinant Tribolium castaneum TERT (TcTERT) and the reconstitution of the active T. castaneum telomerase ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex in vitro.
Telomerase is a specialized reverse transcriptase1 that adds short DNA repeats, called telomeres, to the 3' end of linear chromosomes2 that serve to protect them from end-to-end fusion and degradation. Following DNA replication, a short segment is lost at the end of the chromosome3 and without telomerase, cells continue dividing until eventually reaching their Hayflick Limit4. Additionally, telomerase is dormant in most somatic cells5 in adults, but is active in cancer cells6 where it promotes cell immortality7.
The minimal telomerase enzyme consists of two core components: the protein subunit (TERT), which comprises the catalytic subunit of the enzyme and an integral RNA component (TER), which contains the template TERT uses to synthesize telomeres8,9. Prior to 2008, only structures for individual telomerase domains had been solved10,11. A major breakthrough in this field came from the determination of the crystal structure of the active12, catalytic subunit of T. castaneum telomerase, TcTERT1.
Here, we present methods for producing large quantities of the active, soluble TcTERT for structural and biochemical studies, and the reconstitution of the telomerase RNP complex in vitro for telomerase activity assays. An overview of the experimental methods used is shown in Figure 1.

In vitro Reconstitution of the Active T. castaneum Telomerase

Efforts to isolate the catalytic subunit of telomerase, TERT, in sufficient quantities for structural studies, have been met with limited success for more than a decade. Here, we present methods for the isolation of the recombinant Tribolium castaneum TERT (TcTERT) and the reconstitution of the active T. castaneum telomerase ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex in vitro.

활성 T.의 체외의 Reconstitution에서 castaneum의 Telomerase

Efforts to isolate the catalytic subunit of telomerase, TERT, in sufficient quantities for structural studies, have been met with limited success for more ...

Analysis of Cell Cycle Position in Mammalian Cells

The regulation of cell proliferation is central to tissue morphogenesis during the development of multicellular organisms. Furthermore, loss of control of cell proliferation underlies the pathology of diseases like cancer. As such there is great need to be able to investigate cell proliferation and quantitate the proportion of cells in each phase of the cell cycle. It is also of vital importance to indistinguishably identify cells that are replicating their DNA within a larger population. Since a cell&prime;s decision to proliferate is made in the G1 phase immediately before initiating DNA synthesis and progressing through the rest of the cell cycle, detection of DNA synthesis at this stage allows for an unambiguous determination of the status of growth regulation in cell culture experiments.
DNA content in cells can be readily quantitated by flow cytometry of cells stained with propidium iodide, a fluorescent DNA intercalating dye. Similarly, active DNA synthesis can be quantitated by culturing cells in the presence of radioactive thymidine, harvesting the cells, and measuring the incorporation of radioactivity into an acid insoluble fraction. We have considerable expertise with cell cycle analysis and recommend a different approach. We Investigate cell proliferation using bromodeoxyuridine/fluorodeoxyuridine (abbreviated simply as BrdU) staining that detects the incorporation of these thymine analogs into recently synthesized DNA. Labeling and staining cells with BrdU, combined with total DNA staining by propidium iodide and analysis by flow cytometry1 offers the most accurate measure of cells in the various stages of the cell cycle. It is our preferred method because it combines the detection of active DNA synthesis, through antibody based staining of BrdU, with total DNA content from propidium iodide. This allows for the clear separation of cells in G1 from early S phase, or late S phase from G2/M. Furthermore, this approach can be utilized to investigate the effects of many different cell stimuli and pharmacologic agents on the regulation of progression through these different cell cycle phases.
In this report we describe methods for labeling and staining cultured cells, as well as their analysis by flow cytometry. We also include experimental examples of how this method can be used to measure the effects of growth inhibiting signals from cytokines such as TGF-&beta;1, and proliferative inhibitors such as the cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor, p27KIP1. We also include an alternate protocol that allows for the analysis of cell cycle position in a sub-population of cells within a larger culture5. In this case, we demonstrate how to detect a cell cycle arrest in cells transfected with the retinoblastoma gene even when greatly outnumbered by untransfected cells in the same culture. These examples illustrate the many ways that DNA staining and flow cytometry can be utilized and adapted to investigate fundamental questions of mammalian cell cycle control.

Determining the cell cycle position of a population of cells, or understanding how signals affect proliferation, can be readily measured by flow cytometry using this protocol. We report a simple experimental approach to staining cells and quantifying their position in the cell cycle.

포유 동물 세포의 세포주기의 위치 분석

The regulation of cell proliferation is central to tissue morphogenesis during the development of multicellular organisms. Furthermore, loss of control of ...