monitoring Protocols

Category: Plant Biology Protocols: Plant Proteins, Peptides and Antigens

The pH is an important parameter controlling many metabolic and signalling pathways in living cells. Recombinant fluorescent pH indicators (pHluorins) have come into vogue for monitoring cellular pH. They are derived from the most popular Aequorea victoria GFP (Av-GFP). Here, we present a novel fluorescent pH reporter protein from the orange seapen Ptilosarcus gurneyi (Pt-GFP) and compare its properties with pHluorins for expression and use in plants. - [Read A Novel Fluorescent pH Probe for Expression in Plants]

Category: Protein Protocols: Protein Phosphorylation Protocols

Paper describing methods for monitoring kinase activity, investigating kinase–substrate specificity, examining phosphorylation in planta and the determination of phosphorylation sites in a protein. In addition, strategic considerations for experimental design and variables will be discussed. Scott C. Peck, the Plant Journal. - [Read Analysis of protein phosphorylation: methods and strategies PDF]

Category: Animal Research Techniques

Anesthesia Analgesia of Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Macaques, Suggestions for monitoring anesthetized veterinary patients, Alternatives to the use of Methoxyflurane in Rodents, how to mix common anesthetic mixtures. Dr.Parker Univ.Iowa - [Read Anesthesia and Analgesia of Laboratory Animalsesthesia and Analgesia of Laboratory Animals]

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cell Specific Cytotoxicity Assays Protocols

Potential embryotoxicity is assessed by monitoring the effect of the test compound on total protein synthesis, and DNA synthesis in cultured human foetal lung fibroblasts.  Rat lung epithelial cells can be used to determine cytotoxicity of select compounds because of their ability to metabolise xenobiotics. - [Read Lung Cell Assay Protocol]

Category: Protein Protocols: Protein Phosphorylation Protocols

A powerpoint slide demonstrating a method for Monitoring Protein Phosphorylation for Ligand Screens. Mumby. signaling-gateway.org - [Read Monitoring Protein Phosphorylation for the Ligand Screens PPT]

Category: Antibody Protocols: Antibody Production Protocols

Protocol for polyclonal antibody production. Very useful for rapid and simple generation of antibodies for western blots, ELISA assays, and immunoprecipitation. Includes: Rabbit Immunization; Initial Preparation; Pre-bleed; Antigen Injection; Monitoring of Titer; Purification of Antibodies. - [Read Polyclonal Antibody Production Protocol]

Category: Animal Research Techniques

Legal responsibilities, Recognition and treatment of pain, Anesthetic monitoring, stages and planes of general anesthesia, injecting, inhalation, species-specific, anesthetic emergencies, controlled substances. Marilyn J. Brown UCSB - [Read Principles of Anesthesia and Analgesia: ESSENTIALS FOR ANIMAL RESEARCH]

Category: Primary Cell Isolation and Culture Protocols: Mammalian Cell Culture Protocols

Quality control considerations for cell culture. Includes: Provenance and Integrity of Cell Lines; Avoidance of Microbial Contamination; Environmental Monitoring; What to do in the event of contamination; - [Read Quality Control Considerations for Cell Culture]

Category: Radioactivity: Radioaction Safety

Administration of the Radiation Safety Program, , Physical Security of Radioactive Materials, "As Low as Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) Philosophy, Authorized Users, Radiation Workers , Permitted Workers, Training, Procurement, Inventory and Records, Personnel Monitoring, Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy, Laboratory Supplies and Equipment, Bioassay, Labeling, Surveys, Radioactive Waste Disposal. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, Atlanta, GA. - [Read Radiation Safety Manual]

Category: Microscopy Protocols: Optical Microscopy Protocols

TIRM is a optical technique for monitoring the instantaneous separation distance between a microscopic sphere & a flat plate. Changes in distance as small as 1 nm can be detected. Includes information on: Scattering Intensity I is Related to Elevation h ; apparatus. - [Read Total Internal Reflection Microscopy]