Die Autoren danken Marit Warrer für ausgezeichnete technische Unterstützung. Diese Arbeit wurde unterstützt durch die Danish Council für unabhängige Forschung | Naturwissenschaften [1323-00343B] und der dänischen National Research Foundation [DNRF120].

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Dieses Protokoll beschreibt, wie Sie gleichzeitig messen Sie den Ladezustand des spezifischen E. Coli tRNAs und vergleichen Sie die relativen Pegel der tRNAs in verschiedenen Proben. Die kritischen Punkte des Protokolls sind 1) die Proben so zu behandeln, dass die zelluläre tRNA Ladestation Ebenen beibehalten werden, 2) tRNA Mengen so normalisieren, dass relative tRNA-Ebenen in verschiedenen Proben zuverlässig verglichen werden können, und (3) die sp zu gewährleisten, Ecificity der ausgewählten Sonden für ...

Im folgenden präsentieren wir eine Methode zur Quantifizierung der spezifische tRNAs und Messung ihrer Aufladung von Nordbeflecken Ebenen. Die Methode basiert auf einer Technik, die zuerst von Varshney Et Al. entwickelt 1. durch Ernten von Zellen in Säure Trichloressigsäure (TCA) und halten die Proben bei 0 ° C während die RNA-Reinigung, die Esterbindung zwischen der tRNA und der Aminosäure ist konservierte2,3,4. Aminoacylated tRNAs unterschieden werden von ihren Nonacylated Pendants durch Gelelektrophorese und Nordbeflecken, zurückzuführen auf eine verminderte Beweglichkeit der Aminoacylated tRNA im Gel, verursacht durch die kovalent gebundene Aminosäure-5. Darüber hinaus präsentieren wir ein Protokoll für die Normalisierung der tRNA Mengen durch Zugabe von Spike-in Zellen überexprimiert selten verwendete tRNASelC 4.
tRNAs sind einige der am häufigsten vorkommende Moleküle in der Bakterienzelle und ein entscheidender Teil der Übersetzungsmaschinerie. tRNAs binden Aminosäuren und übertragen Sie sie auf die Übersetzungen Ribosomen. Die Bindung der Aminosäuren an tRNAs (Aminoacylation oder beim Laden) wird durch Aminoacyl-tRNA-Synthetasen erleichtert. Die relative Häufigkeit der verschiedenen geladenen tRNAs ist wichtig für die Treue der Proteinsynthese, zu gewährleisten, weil Unterrepräsentierung der Cognate aufgeladen tRNA für ein bestimmtes Boten-RNA (mRNA) Codon erhöht die Wahrscheinlichkeit, die ein nahe verwandtes tRNA wird liefern Sie irrtümlich die Aminosäure an die wachsende Polypeptidkette am Ribosom6. Die Bedeutung der geladenen tRNA spiegelt sich in der umfangreichen Antwort der E. Coli Zelle zu einem starken Einbruch in der Ladestation ein tRNA; die strenge Antwort. Während die strenge Antwort ist die Synthese von tRNAs, ribosomalen RNAs und die meisten mRNAs zu Gunsten der Transkription von spezifischen mRNAs zugeordnete Aminosäure Biosynthese und Stress überleben gesenkt, und die Wachstumsrate der Zellen sinkt dramatisch7 . Darüber hinaus hat neuere Arbeiten von uns und anderen gezeigt, dass E. Coli aktiv verschlechtert sich den Großteil seiner tRNA als Reaktion auf die betont, die dass die Übersetzung4,8, begrenzen darauf hindeutet, dass die Anpassung der tRNA-Ebenen wichtig für den Umgang mit diesen Belastungen. So werden zuverlässige Messungen der tRNA Häufigkeiten und Ebenen laden ein wichtiges Instrument für bakterielle Stressreaktionen vollständig zu verstehen.
E. coli ist allgemein verwendet, um auszudrücken rekombinantes Protein und wegen der Unterschiede in Codon Usage zwischen den Arten, suboptimale Ausdruck ist ein Problem, oft vor9. Dies kann durch Expression von zusätzlichen tRNAs benötigt, um die rekombinante mRNA10übersetzen umgangen werden. Messungen der tRNA laden Ebenen in dieser Stämme könnte führen Problembehandlung und Optimierung der Proteinexpression.
Diese Methode ermöglicht auch die Erkennung von "mischarging"; ein tRNA-Molekül-Aminoacylated mit einer Aminosäure nicht verwandtes. Aminoacylation von verschiedenen Aminosäuren verursachen eine tRNA mit leicht unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten durch Polyacrylamid-Gele1,11migrieren. In einigen Fällen kann die Methode auch verwendet werden, verschiedene Änderung Muster auf ansonsten identischen tRNAs3unterscheiden.
Ein etablierter biochemische Verfahren für die Untersuchung der tRNA Ebenen laden ist Oxidation periodate. Die Methode beruht auf der Beobachtung, dass Aminoacylated, die tRNA geschützt periodate Oxidation und ungeladenen tRNA nicht. Nach periodate Oxidationsbehandlung das Nachladen von der tRNA verwendet, um den Ladevorgang Ebenen der geernteten RNA zu schätzen. Jedoch hat das Nachladen von mehreren tRNAs gezeigt, wodurch einige Ungenauigkeiten12Behandlung betroffen zu sein. Die Methode hier vorgestellten Maßnahmen laden direkt vom gereinigten RNA, also ohne irgendwelche Vorurteile von chemischen oder enzymatischen Reaktionen. Eine Einschränkung dieser Methode ist, dass nur ein tRNA-Arten in einer Zeit, so dass zwar die gleichen Northern blot abgestreift und reprobed für mehrere tRNAs erkannt wird, ist zeitaufwendig und etwas mühsam, die Daten auf viele tRNAs zu sammeln.
Ein verlässlicher Weg der Normalisierung Proben miteinander ist vital in Studien, wo das Ziel ist, die relativen Pegel eines Moleküls über verschiedene Proben zu vergleichen. Hier stellen wir eine Normalisierung Verfahren für RNA, wo eine kleine aliquoten von E. Coli Zellen überexprimiert seltene tRNASelC als Spike-in der experimentellen Proben vor RNA Reinigung hinzugefügt wird. Diese Methode eignet sich nicht nur bei der tRNAs Prüfung aber für relative Quantifizierung aller Arten von RNA als der experimentelle Aufbau ist, die keine endogene RNA zu trauen kann auf die gleiche zelluläre Konzentration in den Proben präsentieren. Zum Beispiel ist das Niveau eines "Housekeeping" RNA-wie ribosomaler RNA oft verwendet, wie ein endogener Verweis auf die relativen Mengen von einem anderen RNS zwischen verschiedenen vergleichen13Proben. Aber dies ist von geringem Nutzen, wenn die zelluläre Konzentration der Referenz RNA zwischen Proben variiert, wie bei ribosomaler RNA der Fall sein kann, tritt Probenahme während einer Belastung Antwort15,16,17 oder Eintritt in die stationäre Phase17. Die Zugabe von Spike-in Zellen, die experimentellen Proben vor RNA-Reinigung bietet eine solide und genaue Möglichkeit der Normalisierung unabhängig von der Probenahme-Einrichtung. Eine weitere Möglichkeit der Standardisierung ist der Zusatz von einem oder mehreren Spike-in RNAs, die experimentellen Proben nach RNA-Reinigung. Diese Methode berücksichtigt jedoch nicht für irgendwelche Unterschiede in RNA Erholung zwischen Proben.
Mit E. Coli Zellen die Overexpress Referenz RNA als Spike-in Zellen (siehe Abbildung 1) in einem Experiment auf E. Coli hat den Nachteil, das es ergibt sich darüber hinaus einer kleinen Menge von exogenen E. Coli total RNA, die Proben. Wir korrigieren für diese Ergänzung durch die Analyse einer Probe nur Spike-in Zellen parallel zu den experimentellen Proben (siehe die Northern blot in Abbildung 2, Gasse mit der Bezeichnung "SelC"). Das Protokoll dargestellt ist entwickelt für E. Coli k-12 aber dürfte für die meisten Bakterienarten anwendbar sein.

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			<td>Herring Sperm DNA</td>
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			<td>BIO-RAD</td>
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			<td>Typhoon FLA 7000 Scanner</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare</td>
			<td>28955809</td>
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			<td>Geiger-M&#252;ller tube</td>
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			<td>Phosphor imager screen</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare</td>
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			<td>Hybridization tube</td>
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quantification of the abundance and charging levels of transfer rnas in escherichia coli

Transfer-RNA (tRNA) ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der translationalen Maschinen in jedem Organismus. tRNAs binden und Aminosäuren auf das übersetzen Ribosom übertragen. Die relativen Pegel der verschiedenen tRNAs und das Verhältnis der Aminoacylated tRNA, total tRNA, bekannt als den Ladezustand sind wichtige Faktoren bei der Bestimmung der Genauigkeit und Geschwindigkeit der Übersetzung. Daher sind die Fülle und Ladestation tRNAs wichtige Variablen zu messen, wenn Protein-Synthese, zum Beispiel unter verschiedenen Stressbedingungen zu studieren. Hier beschreiben wir eine Methode zur Ernte tRNA und direkte Messung der relativen Fülle und den absoluten Ladezustand des spezifischen tRNA-Arten in Escherichia coli. Die tRNA geerntet wird dergestalt, dass die labile Bindung zwischen der tRNA und der Aminosäure gewahrt bleibt. Die RNA wird dann Gelelektrophorese und Northern Blot, welche Ergebnisse bei Trennung von der geladenen und ungeladenen tRNAs unterzogen. Die Ebenen der spezifische tRNAs in verschiedenen Proben können durch die Zugabe von Spike-in Zellen für die Normalisierung verglichen werden. Vor der Reinigung von RNA fügen wir 5 % der E. Coli -Zellen, die die seltene tRNASelC zu jeder Probe zu stossen. Die Menge der tRNA-Arten von Interesse in einer Probe wird dann auf die Höhe der tRNASelC in der gleichen Probe normalisiert. Zugabe von Spike-in Zellen vor RNA-Reinigung hat den Vorteil gegenüber Zusatz von gereinigtem Spike-in RNAs, die es auch Unterschiede in der Zelle Lyse Effizienz zwischen Proben ausmacht.

Mithilfe des Verfahrens beschrieben hier, die Fülle und Aufladen der drei tRNAs in E. Coli k-12 vor und während der Aminosäure Hunger gemessen wurden.
Die Arginin-Auxotroph Stamm NF9154 (Thr Leu seinen ArgH Thi Mtl supE44) wurde zum mindestens zehn Generationen im MOPS minimaler Medium ergänzt mit 0,4 % Glycerin, 50 µg/mL Threonin, Leucin, Arginin und Histidin 5 µg/mL bei 37 ° C S...

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Quantification of the Abundance and Charging Levels of Transfer RNAs in Escherichia coli

Quantifizierung von der Fülle und Ebenen des Transfer-RNAs in Escherichia coli aufladen

Hier präsentieren wir Ihnen eine Methode zur Messung direkt Transfer-RNA laden Ebenen aus gereinigtem Escherichia coli RNA sowie eine Möglichkeit zum relativen Pegel der Transfer-RNA oder jede andere kurze RNA über verschiedene Proben, die basierend auf den Zusatz von Spike-im Vergleich Zellen mit dem Ausdruck eines Referenz-Gens.

Transfer RNA (tRNA) is an essential part of the translational machinery in any organism. tRNAs bind and transfer amino acids to the translating ribosome. ...

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Quantification of the Abundance and Charging Levels of Transfer RNAs in Escherichia coli

9.2K Aufrufe.  University of Copenhagen. Hier präsentieren wir Ihnen eine Methode zur Messung direkt Transfer-RNA laden Ebenen aus gereinigtem Escherichia coli RNA sowie eine Möglichkeit zum relativen Pegel der Transfer-RNA oder jede andere kurze RNA über verschiedene Proben, die basierend auf den Zusatz von Spike-im Vergleich Zellen mit dem Ausdruck eines Referenz-Gens.

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Directed Protein Packaging within Outer Membrane Vesicles from Escherichia coli: Design, Production and Purification

An increasing interest in applying synthetic biology techniques to program outer membrane vesicles (OMV) are leading to some very interesting and unique applications for OMV where traditional nanoparticles are proving too difficult to synthesize. To date, all Gram-negative bacteria have been shown to produce OMV demonstrating packaging of a variety of cargo that includes small molecules, peptides, proteins and genetic material. Based on their diverse cargo, OMV are implicated in many biological processes ranging from cell-cell communication to gene transfer and delivery of virulence factors depending upon which bacteria are producing the OMV. Only recently have bacterial OMV become accessible for use across a wide range of applications through the development of techniques to control and direct packaging of recombinant proteins into OMV. This protocol describes a method for the production, purification, and use of enzyme packaged OMV providing for improved overall production of recombinant enzyme, increased vesiculation, and enhanced enzyme stability. Successful utilization of this protocol will result in the creation of a bacterial strain that simultaneously produces a recombinant protein and directs it for OMV encapsulation through creating a synthetic linkage between the recombinant protein and an outer membrane anchor protein. This protocol also details methods for isolating OMV from bacterial cultures as well as proper handling techniques and things to consider when adapting this protocol for use for other unique applications such as: pharmaceutical drug delivery, medical diagnostics, and environmental remediation.

Directed Protein Packaging within Outer Membrane Vesicles from Escherichia coli: Design, Production and Purification

A protocol for the production, purification, and use of enzyme packaged outer membrane vesicles (OMV) providing for enhanced enzyme stability for implementation across diverse applications is presented.

Regie Protein Verpackung innerhalb der äußeren Membran von Vesikeln<em&gt; Escherichia coli</em&gt;: Entwurf, Herstellung und Reinigung

An increasing interest in applying synthetic biology techniques to program outer membrane vesicles (OMV) are leading to some very interesting and unique ...

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Detection of the pH-dependent Activity of Escherichia coli Chaperone HdeB In Vitro and In Vivo

Bacteria are frequently exposed to environmental changes, such as alterations in pH, temperature, redox status, light exposure or mechanical force. Many of these conditions cause protein unfolding in the cell and have detrimental impact on the survival of the organism. A group of unrelated, stress-specific molecular chaperones have been shown to play essential roles in the survival of these stress conditions. While fully folded and chaperone-inactive before stress, these proteins rapidly unfold and become chaperone-active under specific stress conditions. Once activated, these conditionally disordered chaperones bind to a large number of different aggregation-prone proteins, prevent their aggregation and either directly or indirectly facilitate protein refolding upon return to non-stress conditions. The primary approach for gaining a more detailed understanding about the mechanism of their activation and client recognition involves the purification and subsequent characterization of these proteins using in vitro chaperone assays. Follow-up in vivo stress assays are absolutely essential to independently confirm the obtained in vitro results.
This protocol describes in vitro and in vivo methods to characterize the chaperone activity of E. coli HdeB, an acid-activated chaperone. Light scattering measurements were used as a convenient read-out for HdeB&#39;s capacity to prevent acid-induced aggregation of an established model client protein, MDH, in vitro. Analytical ultracentrifugation experiments were applied to reveal complex formation between HdeB and its client protein LDH, to shed light into the fate of client proteins upon their return to non-stress conditions. Enzymatic activity assays of the client proteins were conducted to monitor the effects of HdeB on pH-induced client inactivation and reactivation. Finally, survival studies were used to monitor the influence of HdeB&#39;s chaperone function in vivo.

Detection of the pH-dependent Activity of Escherichia coli Chaperone HdeB In Vitro and In Vivo

This study describes biophysical, biochemical and molecular techniques to characterize the chaperone activity of Escherichia coli HdeB under acidic pH conditions. These methods have been successfully applied for other acid-protective chaperones such as HdeA and can be modified to work for other chaperones and stress conditions.

Nachweis des pH-abhängige Aktivität von<em&gt; Escherichia coli</em&gt; Chaperone HdeB<em&gt; In Vitro</em&gt; und<em&gt; In Vivo</em

Bacteria are frequently exposed to environmental changes, such as alterations in pH, temperature, redox status, light exposure or mechanical force. Many ...

Quantification of Hypopigmentation Activity In Vitro

This study presents laboratory methods for the quantification of hypopigmentation activity in vitro. Melanin, the major pigment in melanocytes, is synthesized in response to multiple cellular and environmental factors. Melanin protects skin cells from ultraviolet damage, but also has biophysical and biochemical functions. Excessive production or accumulation of melanin in melanocytes can cause dermatological problems, such as freckles, dark spots, melasma, and moles. Therefore, the control of melanogenesis with hypopigmentation agents is important in individuals with clinical or cosmetic needs. Melanin is primarily synthesized in the melanosomes of melanocytes in a complex biochemical process called melanogenesis, which is influenced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors, such as hormones, inflammation, age, and ultraviolet light exposure. We describe three methods to determine the hypopigmentation activity of chemicals or natural substances in melanocytes: measurement of the 1) cellular tyrosinase activity and 2) melanin content, and 3) staining and quantifying cellular melanin with image analysis.
In melanogenesis, tyrosinase catalyzes the rate-limiting step that converts L-tyrosine into 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) and then into dopaquinone. Therefore, the inhibition of tyrosinase is a primary hypopigmentation mechanism. In cultured melanocytes, tyrosinase activity can be quantified by adding L-DOPA as a substrate and measuring dopaquinone production by spectrophotometry. Melanogenesis can also be measured by quantifying the melanin content. The melanin-containing cellular fraction is extracted with NaOH and melanin is quantified spectrophotometrically. Finally, the melanin content can be quantified by image analysis following Fontana-Masson staining of melanin. Although the results of these in vitro assays may not always be reproduced in human skin, these methods are widely used in melanogenesis research, especially as the initial step to identify potential hypopigmentation activity. These methods can also be used to assess melanocyte activity, growth, and differentiation. Consistent results with the three different methods ensure the validity of the effects.

We describe three experimental methods for evaluating the hypopigmentation activity of chemicals in vitro: quantification of 1) cellular tyrosinase activity and 2) melanin content, and 3) measurement of melanin by cellular melanin staining and image analysis.

Quantifizierung der Hypopigmentation Aktivität In Vitro

This study presents laboratory methods for the quantification of hypopigmentation activity in vitro. Melanin, the major pigment in melanocytes, is ...

Large-scale Production of Recombinant RNAs on a Circular Scaffold Using a Viroid-derived System in Escherichia coli

With increasing interest in RNA biology and the use of RNA molecules in sophisticated biotechnological applications, the methods to produce large amounts of recombinant RNAs are limited. Here, we describe a protocol to produce large amounts of recombinant RNA in Escherichia coli based on co-expression of a chimeric molecule that contains the RNA of interest in a viroid scaffold and a plant tRNA ligase. Viroids are relatively small, non-coding, highly base-paired circular RNAs that are infectious to higher plants. The host plant tRNA ligase is an enzyme recruited by viroids that belong to the family Avsunviroidae, such as Eggplant latent viroid (ELVd), to mediate RNA circularization during viroid replication. Although ELVd does not replicate in E. coli, an ELVd precursor is efficiently transcribed by the E. coli RNA polymerase and processed by the embedded hammerhead ribozymes in bacterial cells, and the resulting monomers are circularized by the co-expressed tRNA ligase reaching a remarkable concentration. The insertion of an RNA of interest into the ELVd scaffold enables the production of tens of milligrams of the recombinant RNA per liter of bacterial culture in regular laboratory conditions. A main fraction of the RNA product is circular, a feature that facilitates the purification of the recombinant RNA to virtual homogeneity. In this protocol, a complementary DNA (cDNA) corresponding to the RNA of interest is inserted in a particular position of the ELVd cDNA in an expression plasmid that is used, along the plasmid to co-express eggplant tRNA ligase, to transform E. coli. Co-expression of both molecules under the control of strong constitutive promoters leads to production of large amounts of the recombinant RNA. The recombinant RNA can be extracted from the bacterial cells and separated from the bulk of bacterial RNAs taking advantage of its circularity.

Large-scale Production of Recombinant RNAs on a Circular Scaffold Using a Viroid-derived System in Escherichia coli

Here, we present a protocol to produce large amounts of recombinant RNA in Escherichia coli by co-expressing a chimeric RNA that contains the RNA of interest in a viroid scaffold and a plant tRNA ligase. The main product is a circular molecule that facilitates purification to homogeneity.

Großtechnische Produktion von rekombinanten RNAs auf einem kreisförmigen Gerüst mit einem Viroid-abgeleitete System bei Escherichia coli

With increasing interest in RNA biology and the use of RNA molecules in sophisticated biotechnological applications, the methods to produce large amounts ...

Site-Directed Mutagenesis for In Vitro and In Vivo Experiments Exemplified with RNA Interactions in Escherichia Coli

Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific mutations in DNA to investigate the interaction between small non-coding ribonucleic acid (sRNA) molecules and target messenger RNAs (mRNAs). In addition, site-directed mutagenesis is used to map specific protein binding sites to RNA. A 2-step and 3-step PCR based introduction of mutations is described. The approach is relevant to all protein-RNA and RNA-RNA interaction studies. In short, the technique relies on designing primers with the desired mutation(s), and through 2 or 3 steps of PCR synthesizing a PCR product with the mutation. The PCR product is then used for cloning. Here, we describe how to perform site-directed mutagenesis with both the 2- and 3-step approach to introduce mutations to the sRNA, McaS, and the mRNA, csgD, to investigate RNA-RNA and RNA-protein interactions. We apply this technique to investigate RNA interactions; however, the technique is applicable to all mutagenesis studies (e.g., DNA-protein interactions, amino-acid substitution/deletion/addition). It is possible to introduce any kind of mutation except for non-natural bases but the technique is only applicable if a PCR product can be used for downstream application (e.g., cloning and template for further PCR).

Site-Directed Mutagenesis for In Vitro and In Vivo Experiments Exemplified with RNA Interactions in Escherichia Coli

Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific mutations in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). This protocol describes how to do site-directed mutagenesis with a 2-step and 3-step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based approach, which is applicable to any DNA fragment of interest.

Site-verwiesene Mutagenese für In Vitro und In Vivo Experimente veranschaulicht mit RNA-Interaktionen in Escherichia Coli

Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific mutations in DNA to investigate the interaction between small non-coding ribonucleic ...

Use of Alu Element Containing Minigenes to Analyze Circular RNAs

In addition to linear mRNAs, many eukaryotic genes generate circular RNAs. Most circular RNAs are generated by joining a 5&#39; splice site with an upstream 3&#39; splice site within a pre-mRNA, a process called back-splicing. This circularization is likely aided by secondary structures in the pre-mRNA that bring the splice sites into close proximity. In human genes, Alu elements are thought to promote these secondary RNA structures, as Alu elements are abundant and exhibit base complementarities with each other when present in opposite directions in the pre-mRNA. Here, we describe the generation and analysis of large, Alu element containing reporter genes that form circular RNAs. Through optimization of cloning protocols, reporter genes with up to 20 kb insert length can be generated. Their analysis in co-transfection experiments allows the identification of regulatory factors. Thus, this method can identify RNA sequences and cellular components involved in circular RNA formation.

Use of Alu Element Containing Minigenes to Analyze Circular RNAs

We clone and analyze reporter genes generating circular RNAs. These reporter genes are larger than constructs to analyze linear splicing and contain Alu elements. To investigate the circular RNAs, the constructs are transfected into cells and resulting RNA is analyzed using RT-PCR after removal of linear RNA.

Verwendung von Alu-Element enthaltenden Minigenes zur Analyse von kreisförmigen RNAs

In addition to linear mRNAs, many eukaryotic genes generate circular RNAs. Most circular RNAs are generated by joining a 5&#39; splice site with an ...

Synthesis of a Deuterated Standard for the Quantification of 2-Arachidonoylglycerol in Caenorhabditis elegans

This work presents a method to prepare an analytical standard to analyze 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG) qualitatively and quantitatively by liquid chromatography-electrospray Ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). Endocannabinoids are conserved lipid mediators that regulate multiple biological processes in a variety of organisms. In C. elegans, 2-AG has been found to possess different roles, including modulation of dauer formation and cholesterol metabolism. This report describes a method to overcome the difficulties associated with the costs and stability of deuterated standards required for 2-AG quantification. The procedure for the synthesis of the standard is simple and can be performed in any laboratory, without the need for organic synthesis expertise or special equipment. In addition, a modification of Folch&#39;s method to extract the deuterated standard from C. elegans culture is described. Finally, a quantitative and analytic method to detect 2-AG using the stable isotopically labeled analog 1-AG-d5 is described, which provides reliable results in a fast-chromatographic run. The procedure is useful for studying the multiple roles of 2-AG in C. elegans while also being applicable to other studies of metabolites in different organisms.

Synthesis of a Deuterated Standard for the Quantification of 2-Arachidonoylglycerol in Caenorhabditis elegans

This work describes a robust and straightforward method to detect and quantify the endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in C. elegans. An analytical deuterated standard us prepared and used for the quantification of 2-AG by isotopic dilution and liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS).

Synthese eines deuterated Standards zur Quantifizierung von 2-Arachidonoylglycerol in Caenorhabditis elegans

This work presents a method to prepare an analytical standard to analyze 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG) qualitatively and quantitatively by liquid ...

Characterization of Membrane Transporters by Heterologous Expression in E. coli and Production of Membrane Vesicles

Several methods have been developed to functionally characterize novel membrane transporters. Polyamines are ubiquitous in all organisms, but polyamine exchangers in plants have not been identified. Here, we outline a method to characterize polyamine antiporters using membrane vesicles generated from the lysis of Escherichia coli cells heterologously expressing a plant antiporter. First, we heterologously expressed AtBAT1 in an E. coli strain deficient in polyamine and arginine exchange transporters. Vesicles were produced using a French press, purified by ultracentrifugation and utilized in a membrane filtration assay of labeled substrates to demonstrate the substrate specificity of the transporter. These assays demonstrated that AtBAT1 is a proton-mediated transporter of arginine, &#947;-aminobutyric acid (GABA), putrescine and spermidine. The mutant strain that was developed for the assay of AtBAT1 may be useful for the functional analysis of other families of plant and animal polyamine exchangers. We also hypothesize that this approach can be used to characterize many other types of antiporters, as long as these proteins can be expressed in the bacterial cell membrane. E. coli is a good system for the characterization of novel transporters, since there are multiple methods that can be employed to mutagenize native transporters.

Characterization of Membrane Transporters by Heterologous Expression in E. coli and Production of Membrane Vesicles

We describe a method for the characterization of proton-driven membrane transporters in membrane vesicle preparations produced by heterologous expression in E. coli and lysis of cells using a French press.

Charakterisierung von Membrantransportern durch heterologen Ausdruck in E. coli und Herstellung von Membranvesikeln

Several methods have been developed to functionally characterize novel membrane transporters. Polyamines are ubiquitous in all organisms, but polyamine ...

Quantification of Protein Interaction Network Dynamics using Multiplexed Co-Immunoprecipitation

Dynamic protein-protein interactions control cellular behavior, from motility to DNA replication to signal transduction. However, monitoring dynamic interactions among multiple proteins in a protein interaction network is technically difficult. Here, we present a protocol for Quantitative Multiplex Immunoprecipitation (QMI), which allows quantitative assessment of fold changes in protein interactions based on relative fluorescence measurements of Proteins in Shared Complexes detected by Exposed Surface epitopes (PiSCES). In QMI, protein complexes from cell lysates are immunoprecipitated onto microspheres, and then probed with a labeled antibody for a different protein in order to quantify the abundance of PiSCES. Immunoprecipitation antibodies are conjugated to different MagBead spectral regions, which allows a flow cytometer to differentiate multiple parallel immunoprecipitations and simultaneously quantify the amount of probe antibody associated with each. QMI does not require genetic tagging and can be performed using minimal biomaterial compared to other immunoprecipitation methods. QMI can be adapted for any defined group of interacting proteins, and has thus far been used to characterize signaling networks in T cells and neuronal glutamate synapses. Results have led to new hypothesis generation with potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This protocol includes instructions to perform QMI, from the initial antibody panel selection through to running assays and analyzing data. The initial assembly of a QMI assay involves screening antibodies to generate a panel, and empirically determining an appropriate lysis buffer. The subsequent reagent preparation includes covalently coupling immunoprecipitation antibodies to MagBeads, and biotinylating probe antibodies so they can be labeled by a streptavidin-conjugated fluorophore. To run the assay, lysate is mixed with MagBeads overnight, and then beads are divided and incubated with different probe antibodies, and then a fluorophore label, and read by flow cytometry. Two statistical tests are performed to identify PiSCES that differ significantly between experimental conditions, and results are visualized using heatmaps or node-edge diagrams.

Quantitative Multiplex Immunoprecipitation (QMI) uses flow cytometry for sensitive detection of differences in the abundance of targeted protein-protein interactions between two samples. QMI can be performed using a small amount of biomaterial, does not require genetically engineered tags, and can be adapted for any previously defined protein interaction network.

Quantifizierung der Protein-Interaktionsnetzwerkdynamik mit Multiplex-Co-Immunopräzipitation

Dynamic protein-protein interactions control cellular behavior, from motility to DNA replication to signal transduction. However, monitoring dynamic ...

Quantification of Coenzyme A in Cells and Tissues

Emerging research has revealed that the cellular coenzyme A (CoA) supply can become limiting with a detrimental impact on growth, metabolism and survival. Measurement of cellular CoA is a challenge due to its relatively low abundance and the dynamic conversion of free CoA to CoA thioesters that, in turn, participate in numerous metabolic reactions. A method is described that navigates through potential pitfalls during sample preparation to yield an assay with a broad linear range of detection that is suitable for use in many biomedical laboratories.

This method describes sample preparation from cultured cells and animal tissues, extraction and derivatization of coenzyme A in the samples, followed by high pressure liquid chromatography for purification and quantification of the derivatized coenzyme A by absorbance or fluorescence detection.

Quantifizierung von Coenzym A in Zellen und Geweben

Emerging research has revealed that the cellular coenzyme A (CoA) supply can become limiting with a detrimental impact on growth, metabolism and survival. ...