This protocol describes a stepwise procedure to prepare nucleic acids encapsulated in a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-shielded nanolipoparticle (NLP) that contain a bioresponsive lipid and ligand. This process provides several advantages for systemic gene delivery. The in vivo circulation time is extended. Also, low pH-sensitive lipids enhance DNA unpacking and endosomal escape. Finally, ligands inserted into the NLP surface can target gene delivery to specific tissues or cells in vivo. - [Read Bioresponsive Targeted Charge Neutral Lipid Vesicles for Systemic Gene Delivery Protocol]
The cytotoxic effect of chemicals upon mammalian cells, such as BALB/c 3T3 and HepG2, in culture is measured by highest tolerated dose (HTD), cell viability (Neutral Red) and total cell protein (coomassie blue). - [Read Neutral Red Cytotoxicity Assay Protocol]
Rabbit-derived corneal cells are cultured in the presence of test compounds, the toxicity of which are determined by their effect upon cell viability. A decrease in cell number, as measured by uptake of the dye Neutral Red, serves as an indicator of potential cytotoxicity. This test has been proposed as a potential replacement alternative for the Draize Eye Irritation test. - [Read SIRC Cytotoxcitiy Test]
Protocol describes the transfer of RNA from agarose gels to neutral or positively charged nylon membranes, using upward capillary flow of neutral or alkaline buffers. RNA becomes covalently fixed to positively charged nylon membranes during transfer in alkaline buffers. However, treatment by UV irradiation or heating is required to fix RNA to neutral membranes. - [Read Transfer and Fixation of Denatured RNA to Membranes Protocol]
This Microarray Protocol Preparation of Fluorescent DNA Probes from Human mRNA protocol describes the production of probes labeled with the fluorescent dyes, Cy3 and Cy5, following the synthesis of cDNA from human mRNA and the hybridization of the probes to DNA microarrays.
A single step RNA isolation protocol using Phenol Chloroform Extraction and Acid Guanidinium Thiocyanate. This RNA isolation method uses the fact that guanidinium thiocyanate can simultaneously lyse the cells and inactive cellular RNAses during the initial RNA isolation step allow a single step in the method.
A protocol for the selection of Phage Antibodies using Immobilized Antigen. This method describes the selection of antibodies from bacteriophage antibody libraries that recognize a specific antigen. The phage display library of antibody-displaying phage particles is exposed to antigen attached to a solid substrate (Nunc Immuno™ tubes). The phage particles with affinity for antigen bind to the immobilized antigen and are selected from the library of phage expressing antibodies.