marker Protocols

Category: Fungi Protocols: Aspergillus Protocols

The technique makes use of an Escherichia coli strain expressing the redΑßΓ operon under the control of an inducible promoter. This enables the strain to carry out homologous recombination with only 50-60 bp of homologous sequence. The procedure does not require any DNA ligation and is very rapid. It allows a single gene or region on a cosmid to be replaced by a bi-functional selectable marker (having both an E. coli and an A. fumigatus marker). - [Read A Rapid Method for Generating Gene Deletions in Aspergillus fumigatus Protocol]

Category: Cell Organelle Protocols: Mitochondria Protocols

The technique of JC-1 staining has been developed with the intent to detect DY in intact, viable cells. For this purpose JC-1 acts as a marker of mitochondrial activity, since the formation of J-aggregates, which give red emission, is reversible. Cells with high DY are those forming J-aggregates, thus showing high red fluorescence. On the other hand, cells with low DY are those in which JC-1 maintains (or re-acquire) monomeric form, thus showing only green fluorescence. - [Read Analysis of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential with the Sensitive Fluorescent Probe JC-1]

Category: Genetics and Genomics: Cancer Genetics Protocols

Detailed, step-by-step protocol of the MethyLight assay for detection of CIMP with high sensitivity and specificity in colorectal cancer using a five marker panel composed of CACNA1G, IGF2, NEUROG1, RUNX3 and SOCS1. - [Read Determination of the CpG Island Methylator Phenotype (CIMP) in Colorectal Cancer using MethyLight]

Category: Nucleic Acid Modification Protocols: DNA Methylation Protocols

Determination of the CpG Island Methylator Phenotype (CIMP) in colorectal cancer using MethyLight. Protocol describes a detailed, step-by-step protocol of the MethyLight assay for detection of CIMP with high sensitivity and specificity in colorectal cancer using a five marker panel composed of CACNA1G, IGF2, NEUROG1, RUNX3 and SOCS1. - [Read Determination of the CpG Island Methylator Phenotype (CIMP) in colorectal cancer using MethyLight]

Category: PCR Protocols: Real-Time PCR Protocols

Protocol provides a detailed, step-by-step protocol of the MethyLight assay for detection of CIMP with high sensitivity and specificity in colorectal cancer using a five marker panel composed of CACNA1G, IGF2, NEUROG1, RUNX3 and SOCS1. - [Read Determination of the CpG Island Methylator Phenotype (CIMP) in colorectal cancer using MethyLight]

Category: Fungi Protocols: Neurospora Protocols

Information and tips on how to use the mtr gene as a selectable marker for loss or gain of function. - [Read How to Use the mtr Gene as a Selectable Marker for Loss or Gain of Function]

Category: Bacteria Genetics Protocols

Protocol for the identification of positive GATEWAY expression clones when both the pENTRY and pDEST vectors contain the same marker for bacterial selection. Protocol describes ways in which difficult vector combinations can be used effectively to obtain the appropriate expression clone without having to convert the pENTRY clone or pDEST clone to vectors with compatible antibiotic resistances. - [Read Identification of Positive GATEWAY Expression Clones Protocol]

Category: Microscopy Protocols: Live-Cell Imaging Protocols

GFP serves as a molecular marker that can be imaged dynamically in living cells, both in its native form & as a fusion to other proteins. For GFP imaging, plants present the challenge of autofluorescence from chlorophyll, lignified cell walls, vacuolar contents, and other cell materials, all of which can obscure the GFP signal. Maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio is a major concern, and careful consideration should be given to the choice of tissue imaged, GFP expression level, etc. - [Read Live-Cell Imaging of GFP in Plants]

Category: Genetics and Genomics: Genotyping Protocols: PCR Genotyping

Using molecular marker technology in studies on plant genetic diversity. DNA-based technologies: PCR-based technologies Amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs. Includes: AFLP technology, step by step; DNA digestion and ligation; PCRs and detection; Summarising the technology. - [Read PCR-Based Technologies Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs)]

Category: Cell Organelle Protocols: Subcellular Fractionation Protocols: Peroxisome Isolation Protocols

To isolate peroxisomes from Saccharomyces cerevisiae of a quality sufficient for in vitro import studies, we optimized the conditions for cell growth and for cell fractionation. Stability of the isolated peroxisomes was monitored by catalase latency and sedimentability of marker enzymes. - [Read Peroxisomes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae]

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Flow Cytometry Protocols

Protocol for purification of Lin-, c-kit+, Sca-1+ bone marrow cells for Culture, Flow Cytometry, or Transplantaion. Includes: Antibodies for Lineage Depletion; Harvest Marrow; Lineage Depletion; Cell Sorting; Viral Transduction; Transplant; CFU assays; GFP and cell surface marker immunostaining. - [Read Purification of Lin-, c-kit+, Sca-1+ Bone Marrow Cells for Culture, Flow Cytometry, or Transplantaio]

Category: Immunology

Protocol for purification of Lin-, c-kit+, Sca-1+ bone marrow cells for Culture, Flow Cytometry, or Transplantaion. Includes: Harvest Marrow; Lineage Depletion; Cell Sorting; Viral Transduction; Transplant; CFU assays; GFP and cell surface marker immunostaining. - [Read Purification of Lin-, c-kit+, Sca-1+ Bone Marrow Cells Protocol]

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization FISH Protocol

Protocol for small marker chromosome identification in metaphase and interphase using centromeric multiplex FISH (CM-FISH). This approach allows the identification of marker chromosomes and other aneuploides on one single cytogenetic slide, in less than two hours. - [Read Small Marker Chromosome Identification in Metaphase and Interphase using Centromeric Multiplex FISH]

Category: Yeast Cell Culture Protocols: Yeast Sporulation Protocols

Protocol for spore germination. This procedure is typically used for the isolation and preparation of spores from a diploid strain heterozygous for a marked disruption (e.g., yfg1::his3+) Inoculation of the spore population into minimal medium lacking the nutritional supplement corresponding to the disruption marker (e.g., minimal medium lacking histidine) allows only the disruption spores to germinate. - [Read Spore Germination Protocol]

Category: Transfection Protocols: Stable Transfection Protocols

This stage of the procedure describes the transfection with target genes of cell lines already expressing inducible tTA. In this example, the target genes are transfected on a plasmid that carries puromycin resistance as a selectable marker. - [Read Tetracycline as Regulator of Inducible Gene Expression Protocol II]

Category: Plant Biology Protocols: Plant DNA RNA Isolation Protocols

During development many plant cells undergo endoreduplication, whereby ploidy increases to a multiple of the normal 2C content. For eg., trichome development is accompanied by an increase in ploidy to 32C, indicating that trichome cells undergo four rounds of endoreduplication. Protocol describes DNA levels, and hence developmental progress in the corresponding cells, are measured by staining the DNA with a fluorescent marker and then quantifying the fluorescence of individual nuclei. - [Read Whole-Mount DAPI Staining and Measurement of DNA Content in Plant Cells]