Techniques on how to create gradients of iodixanol for the fractionation of mammalian cells. These gradients can be generated as pre-formed discontinuous or continuous gradients. These gradients are invariably run in swinging-bucket rotors in low-speed centrifuges. - [Read C2 Preparation of pre-formed iodixanol gradients for mammalian cells.]
Centrifuge Safety - High Speed Hazards. Safe Centrifuge Use , Care and Maintenance, and maintaining a log book for centrifuges. EHS Washington state Univ. - [Read Centrifuge Safety - High Speed Hazards]
The original maize DNA miniprep protocol is used extensively for many plant species and different tissues. This slightly modified version is acceptable for most DNA extractions. The procedure has the advantage of speed and its use of inexpensive reagents. - [Read DNA Miniprep Isolation from Plants Protocol]
Protocol describes a method for DNA fragmentation by nebulization, in which the fine mist created by forcing a DNA solution through a small hole in the nebulizer unit is collected. The size of the fragments obtained by nebulization is determined chiefly by the speed at which the DNA solution passes through the hole, altering the pressure of the gas blowing through the nebulizer, the viscosity of the solution, and the temperature. - [Read Fragmentation of DNA by Nebulization Protocol]
There are several manual methods that can be used to perform tissue microdissection. Techniques using hand-held tools as well as mechanical micromanipulator-based approaches have been described. However, speed and precision are the most important parameters and any method that achieves these is adequate. Investigators should also expect to invest time initially by practicing on 10 to 20 cases to begin to feel comfortable with the technique. - [Read Manual Microdissection]
his protocol provides methods for the preparation of protein samples and for loading them into pulled microinjection pipettes. Stock solutions of proteins are thawed, diluted (if desired), centrifuged at high speed to remove aggregates, and kept on ice until loading. Loading into micropipettes can be done using either a "front-loading" or a "backfilling" procedure. - [Read Preparation and Loading of Protein Samples for Microinjection Protocol]
A Single Stranded Plasmid DNA Isolation Protocol describing the production and isolation of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) using bacteriophagemid-containing bacteria and helper phage. Infection of the host cells with helper phage allows for packaging of ssDNA into bacteriophage. The ssDNA can then be isolated from phage particles.
In Vitro Translated Xenopus Mos Kinase Assay Protocol. In response to progesterone, immature Xenopus oocytes mature to eggs that can be fertilized. The Mos protein kinase is essential for oocyte maturation, most likely due to its ability to activate the MAP kinase cascade. This MAP kinase cascade eventually leads to the activation of Cdc2/cyclin B and entry into M phase. In this protocol, tagged Mos kinase is translated in vitro, immunopurified, and used in a kinase assay.
Histone H1 Kinase Activity Assay Protocol. This protocol describes assaying kinase activity of a putative kinase using Histone H1 as the substrate. Histone H1 is the canonical kinase substrate in this type of assay. Phosphorylation of Histone H1 is assessed by SDS-Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis followed by autoradiography.