[Objective] The aim was to investigate the possible interaction between SET and eEF1A1 in human liver cells. [Method] Firstly the total proteins of human L-02 liver cells were extracted under non-denaturing conditions...[Objective] The aim was to investigate the possible interaction between SET and eEF1A1 in human liver cells. [Method] Firstly the total proteins of human L-02 liver cells were extracted under non-denaturing conditions; then,mouse anti-human SET and rabbit anti-human eEF1A1 antibodies were used to perform the co-immunoprecipitation respectively; subsequently,the immunoprecipitations was correspondingly detected with rabbit anti-human eEF1A1 and mouse anti-human SET antibodies by Western Blot. [Result] EEF1A1 was detected in protein complex from the immunoprecipitations by using anti-SET antibody,and SET also was detected in immunoprecipitations by using anti-eEF1A1 antibody. [Conclusion] The interaction between SET and eEF1A1 in human liver cells was confirmed.展开更多
Comprehensive understanding of mechanisms of epigenetic regulation requires identification of molecules bound to genomic regions of interest in vivo. We have developed a novel method, insertional chromatin immunopreci...Comprehensive understanding of mechanisms of epigenetic regulation requires identification of molecules bound to genomic regions of interest in vivo. We have developed a novel method, insertional chromatin immunoprecipitatin (iChIP), to isolate specific genomic regions retaining molecular interaction in order to perform non-biased identification of interacting molecules in vivo. Here, we developed a second-generation tagged LexA DNA-binding domain, 3xFNLDD, for the iChIP analysis. 3xFNLDD consists of 3 x FLAG tags, a nuclear localization signal (NLS), the DNA-binding domain (DB) and the dimerization domain of the LexA protein. Expression of 3xFNLDD can be detected by immunoblot analysis as well as flowcytometry. We showed that iChIP using 3xFNLDD is able to consistently isolate more than 10% of input genomic DNA, several-fold more efficient compared to the first-generation tagged LexA DB. 3xFNLDD would be a useful tool to perform the iChIP analysis for locus-specific biochemical epigenetics.展开更多
Over the past few years, many researchers have attempted to develop non-invasive prenatal testing methods in order to investigate the genetic status of the fetus. The aim is to avoid invasive procedures such as chorio...Over the past few years, many researchers have attempted to develop non-invasive prenatal testing methods in order to investigate the genetic status of the fetus. The aim is to avoid invasive procedures such as chorionic villus and amniotic fluid sampling, which result in a significant risk for pregnancy loss. The discovery of cell free fetal DNA circulating in the maternal blood has great potential for the development of non-invasive prenatal testing(NIPT) methodologies. Such strategies have been successfully applied for the determination of the fetal rhesus status and inherited monogenic disease but the field of fetal aneuploidy investigation seems to be more challenging. The main reason for this is that the maternal cell free DNA in the mother's plasma is far more abundant, and because it is identical to half of the corresponding fetal DNA. Approaches developed are mainly based on next generation sequencing(NGS) technologies and epigenetic genetic modifications, such as fetal-maternal DNA differential methylation. At present, genetic services for non-invasive fetal aneuploidy detection are offered using NGS-based approaches but, for reasons that are presented herein, they still serve as screening tests which are not readily accessed by the majority of couples. Here we discuss the limitations of both strategies for NIPT and the future potential of the methods developed.展开更多
Objective:To develop a cost-effective method to reduce the time consumption of elution in immunoprecipitation.Methods Two volumes(125μL for Group C and 100μL for Group T)of elution buffer were used to explore whethe...Objective:To develop a cost-effective method to reduce the time consumption of elution in immunoprecipitation.Methods Two volumes(125μL for Group C and 100μL for Group T)of elution buffer were used to explore whether smaller volume could save testing time.Result:Time consumption of elution in Group T was significantly shorter than that in Group C,while the efficiency of eluted m6A-containing fragments and the performance of m^(6)A-Seq as indicated by m6A peak distributions showed no difference between the two groups.Conclusion:A smaller volume of elution buffer was an economical way to reduce time consumption in immunoprecipitation.展开更多
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to investigate the possible interaction between SET and eEF1A1 in human liver cells. [Method] Firstly the total proteins of human L-02 liver cells were extracted under non-denaturing conditions; then,mouse anti-human SET and rabbit anti-human eEF1A1 antibodies were used to perform the co-immunoprecipitation respectively; subsequently,the immunoprecipitations was correspondingly detected with rabbit anti-human eEF1A1 and mouse anti-human SET antibodies by Western Blot. [Result] EEF1A1 was detected in protein complex from the immunoprecipitations by using anti-SET antibody,and SET also was detected in immunoprecipitations by using anti-eEF1A1 antibody. [Conclusion] The interaction between SET and eEF1A1 in human liver cells was confirmed.
文摘Comprehensive understanding of mechanisms of epigenetic regulation requires identification of molecules bound to genomic regions of interest in vivo. We have developed a novel method, insertional chromatin immunoprecipitatin (iChIP), to isolate specific genomic regions retaining molecular interaction in order to perform non-biased identification of interacting molecules in vivo. Here, we developed a second-generation tagged LexA DNA-binding domain, 3xFNLDD, for the iChIP analysis. 3xFNLDD consists of 3 x FLAG tags, a nuclear localization signal (NLS), the DNA-binding domain (DB) and the dimerization domain of the LexA protein. Expression of 3xFNLDD can be detected by immunoblot analysis as well as flowcytometry. We showed that iChIP using 3xFNLDD is able to consistently isolate more than 10% of input genomic DNA, several-fold more efficient compared to the first-generation tagged LexA DB. 3xFNLDD would be a useful tool to perform the iChIP analysis for locus-specific biochemical epigenetics.
文摘Over the past few years, many researchers have attempted to develop non-invasive prenatal testing methods in order to investigate the genetic status of the fetus. The aim is to avoid invasive procedures such as chorionic villus and amniotic fluid sampling, which result in a significant risk for pregnancy loss. The discovery of cell free fetal DNA circulating in the maternal blood has great potential for the development of non-invasive prenatal testing(NIPT) methodologies. Such strategies have been successfully applied for the determination of the fetal rhesus status and inherited monogenic disease but the field of fetal aneuploidy investigation seems to be more challenging. The main reason for this is that the maternal cell free DNA in the mother's plasma is far more abundant, and because it is identical to half of the corresponding fetal DNA. Approaches developed are mainly based on next generation sequencing(NGS) technologies and epigenetic genetic modifications, such as fetal-maternal DNA differential methylation. At present, genetic services for non-invasive fetal aneuploidy detection are offered using NGS-based approaches but, for reasons that are presented herein, they still serve as screening tests which are not readily accessed by the majority of couples. Here we discuss the limitations of both strategies for NIPT and the future potential of the methods developed.
文摘Objective:To develop a cost-effective method to reduce the time consumption of elution in immunoprecipitation.Methods Two volumes(125μL for Group C and 100μL for Group T)of elution buffer were used to explore whether smaller volume could save testing time.Result:Time consumption of elution in Group T was significantly shorter than that in Group C,while the efficiency of eluted m6A-containing fragments and the performance of m^(6)A-Seq as indicated by m6A peak distributions showed no difference between the two groups.Conclusion:A smaller volume of elution buffer was an economical way to reduce time consumption in immunoprecipitation.
