Protocol describes the preparation of subtracted cDNA probes by hybridization to an mRNA driver, followed by purification of the single-stranded radiolabeled cDNA by hydroxyapatite chromatography. Before preparing the probe, it is a good idea to have filters (which contain the cDNA library to be screened) ready to hybridize. - [Read Synthesis of Radiolabeled, Subtracted cDNA Probes Using Oligo(dT) as a Primer Protocol]
Background and methods to study plant transport. Includes new methods to study protein trafficking in plant cells, includes: Identification of protein sorting pathways in non purified samples; Localization of organelle proteins by isotype tagging/isotype-coded affinity tag; Coupling of chemical genomics and proteomics; Top down mass spectrometry; Compartment-specific markers to aid in the purification of organelles. - [Read Understanding Protein Trafficking in Plant Cells Through Proteomics]
UV Absorbance 280 nm Protein Determination. Simple and quick method to accurately quantitate total protein in purified material or approximately quantitate total protein in crude lysates or partial purified material. Quantitation of the amount of protein in a solution is possible in a simple spectrometer. Absorption of radiation in the near UV by proteins depends on the Tyr and Trp content (and to a very small extent on the amount of Phe and disulfide bonds). Dr. Mario Lebendiker - [Read UV Absorbance 280 nm Protein Determination]
Procedure describes how it denatures most of the modification and degradation proteins immediately giving the most accurate read out of the true levels of protein at the time of harvest. However, in cases where detection is a problem, a limited purification (e.g. isolation of nuclear extract for the detection of transcription factors) might be required to allow analysis. - [Read Western Blot Analysis of Endogenous Gene Expression Protocol]
Protocol describes methods for recovery and purification of recombinant clones of bacteriophage P1 or PAC DNAs from bacteria. Because of their large size, these DNAs are sensitive to shearing forces and must be handled carefully. This protocol generally yields P1 DNA that works well as a substrate or template in enzymatic reactions. - [Read Working with Bacteriophage P1 and Its Cloning Systems Protocol]
DNA microarrays are an ordered arrangement of DNA molecules complementary to genes of interest that are "spotted" by robotic equipment onto a glass slide substrate. The expression of genes in cells can be monitored with microarrays by preparing cDNA from the mRNA of cells of interest and measuring the hybridization to the microarray. This protocol describes the labeling of genomic DNA for use as a probe for hybridization to the cDNA spotted on the array.
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.
This protocol describes the electroporation of the BMH 81-17 mut S strain that is recommended for tranformation of the site directed mutagenesis of dsDNA (See Protocol on Site-Directed Mutagenesis on Double Stranded DNA). BMH 81-17 mut S are a mismatch repair defective (mut S) Escherichia coli strain. The probability that the two mutations will cosegregate during the first round of DNA replication is increased in this strain.