In Vitro Reconstitution Protocols

This protocol describes an in vitro transcription assay that allows for a single round of transcription from in vitro assembled chromatin. Comparing the activity of a receptor or transcriptional coactivator in an assay that measures only a single round of transcription with the results from multiple rounds of transcription can help elucidate the mechanism of transcriptional activation by those factors. - [Read Assay:Single Round of In Vitro Transcription from Assembled Chromatin Templates Using a HeLa Cell Ex]

The ability to synthesize RNA in the lab is critical to many techniques.Radiolabeled and nonisotopically labeled RNA probes, generated in small scale transcription reactions can be used in blot hybridizations and nuclease protection assays. This article includes information on: Requirements For Transcription, RNA Phage Polymerases, Template Options: Plasmids, PCR Products, Oligonuclotides and cDNA, Sense or Antisense, Conventional Or Large Scale Synthesis, Products for In Vitro Transcription. - [Read Basic Information on In Vitro Transcription]

Provides information on specific parameters you need to be aware of when using eukaryotic in vitro translation systems. Includes: DNA Template Considerations; Protein Labeling; Non-Radioactive Protein Labeling. - [Read Eukaryotic In Vitro Translation Systems]

This protocol describes the use of SEMV cells (a cell line derived from ram seminal vesicles) in studies into prostaglandin H synthase-mediated metabolism of xenobiotics in intact cells. - [Read In Vitro Model For Studies Of Prostagland H Synthase (PHS)- Mediated Genotoxicity Of Xenobiotics]

Protocol for in vitro splicing reactions in Drosophila KC or HeLa nuclear extracts. Protocol includes: Procedure, Solutions, BioReagents and Chemicals and protocol hints. - [Read In Vitro Splicing Reactions in Drosophila KC or HeLa Nuclear Extracts]

Protocol for in vitro transcription and translation using the coupled reticulocyte lysate system. This protocol is designed to test random samples on a protein gel. Scale up the reactions accordingly. Protocol includes: Procedure, Solutions, BioReagents and Chemicals and protocol hints. - [Read In Vitro Transcription and Translation Using the Coupled Reticulocyte Lysate System]

With this protocol, transcripts that were initiated from specific genes by RNA polymerases prior to permeabilization can be measured. Instead of a nuclear extract, permeabilized cells are used. Includes information on: Permeabilization of Cells; In vitro Transcription Reaction (Run-off); Isolation of RNA; Preparation of Slot Blot Membrane for Hybridization; Hybridization of Nitrocellulose Membrane; TCA Precipitation to Determine Incorporation of [32P] GTP into Nucleic Acid - [Read In Vitro Transcription Assay (Run-off Assay) using Permeabilized Cells]

Protocol for in vitro transcription. Includes information on: Hot transcription reactions, notes and troubleshooting. - [Read In Vitro Transcription Protocol]

Protocol for in vitro transcription with SP6 polymerase protocol. - [Read In Vitro Transcription with SP6 Polymerase Protocol]

Protocol for in vitro transcription with yeast nuclear extract. Includes recipes for: 5x Acetate transcription buffer; Creatine phospho kinase; Phospho creatine; Stop mix; HA + 0.1 M potassium acetate; 5x glutamate transcription buffer (5 ml). Includes also protocol for Primer Extension Assay. - [Read In Vitro Transcription With Yeast Nuclear Extract]

Protocol outlines the general procedure and requirements for in vitro translation of CFTR and outlines some assays using in vitro translated product. Core glycosylation of CFTR occurs in the ER. An assay for this processing step requires the addition of microsomal membranes to the basic in vitro translation mixture. This protocol takes this into account. - [Read In vitro Translation Assays for CFTR]

Protocol describes a system which includes all of the necessary components for in vitro transcription as well as a positive control template that provides run-off transcripts from a CMV immediate early promoter. This system is designed for runoff transcription. Alternatively, transcription products can be analyzed by primer extension. - [Read Nuclear Extract in vitro Transcription System]

Protocol for preparation of KC nuclear extract for in vitro splicing. Protocol makes 3.4 ml of extract for every 4 liter of cells (depending on initial cell concentration). Protocol includes: Procedure, Solutions, BioReagents and Chemicals and protocol hints. - [Read Preparation of KC Nuclear Extract for In Vitro Splicing]

Protocol for preparation of messenger-dependent rabbit reticulocyte lysate. Informamtion also added to test that the lysate is working before doing the Nuclease inactivation - [Read Preparation of Messenger-Dependent Rabbit Reticulocyte Lysate]

Protocol for the preparation of rabbit reticulocyte lysate cell-free system. Protocol includes information on: Solutions; BioReagents and Chemicals and Protcol Hints. - [Read Preparation of Rabbit Reticulocyte Lysate Cell-Free System Protocol]

Protocol includes information on: Preparation of Membranes; One-Stage Reaction; Two-Stage Reaction using Normal Amount of Membranes; Two-Stage Reaction using Low Concentration of Membranes. - [Read Protcol for In Vitro Endoplasmic Reticulum to Golgi Transport Reaction in Yeast]

This protocol produces RNA transcripts from a cloned gene that can then be used in an in vitro translation assay. - [Read Protocol for In Vitro Transcription of RNA]

Protocol describes an RNA Polymerase III (Pol III) transcription assay using an extract or proteins of choice. Pol III is the polymerase responsible for transcribing 5S RNA, tRNAs, and other small RNAs. α-Amanitin inhibits Pol II transcription in the assay. The newly-transcribed, radiolabeled RNA is visualized by autoradiography following Urea Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. - [Read Protocol for Polymerase III In Vitro Transcription]

RNA amplification by in vitro transcription protocol. Includes protocols on cDNA labeling and hybridization on cDNA microarrays. - [Read Protocol for RNA Amplification by In Vitro Transcription]

Protocol includes procedure for Transwell in vitro migration assays. - [Read Protocol for Trans-Well Migration Assay]

In this protocol nuclei isolated from cells expressing the gene of interest are incubated with radiolabeled UTP which is incorporated into nascent RNA transcripts by RNA polymerase molecules that were actively transcribing at the time the cells were harvested. Because very little denovo initiation of RNA synthesis occurs in isolated nuclei, transcription of the target gene can be measured by hybridizing the radiolabeled RNA to an excess of the target gene immobilized on a nitrocellulose or nylon - [Read Protocol for Transcriptional Run- On Assays]

This protocol describes an in vitro reaction to assay mitotic spindle assembly. The assay uses Cytostatic Factor extract made from Xenopus eggs, fluorescently-labelled tubulin, and prepared sperm nuclei. Spindle assembly is monitored by immunofluorescence microscopy. - [Read Protocol Spindle Assembly In Vitro]

In vitro transcription reactions employing T3, T7 or SP6 phage-encoded RNA polymerases are widely used to synthesize RNA from recombinant vectors containing appropriate promoters. Production of large amounts of specific RNA is valuable in the preparation of hybridization probes and in vitro translation studies; in the synthesis of ribozymes, rRNA, SRP, antisense RNA and substrates for RNA splicing; and in RNA-protein interaction studies. - [Read Protocol: Purification of In Vitro Synthesized mRNA with Microcon or Centricon Centrifugal Filters]

In vitro transcription systems includes instructions for use of products P1420, P1430, P1440, P1450 and P1460.Includes information and protocols on RNA Transcription in vitro. Information on DNA Template Preparation;Synthesis of High-Specific-Activity Radio labeled RNA Probes;Determining Percent Incorporation and Probe Specific Activity;Removal of the DNA Template Following Transcription;Removal of unincorporated nucleotides;Synthesis of large amounts of RNA;Capping RNA for in vitro translation. - [Read Riboprobe In Vitro Transcription Systems]

Run-on transcription monitors the regulation of transcription in isolated nuclei. Protocol includes: Preparation of Nuclei, Run-On Transcription Reaction, Alkaline Hydrolysis of Run-Off Transcripts, Preparation of Filters and Hybridization. Solutions included: DNase Solution, Hybridization Mix, Denhardt Solution (100X) etc. - [Read Run- On Transcription Protocol]