Kit EMSA quimioluminiscente LightShift™
Kit EMSA quimioluminiscente LightShift™
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Kit EMSA quimioluminiscente LightShift™

El kit EMSA quimioluminiscente Thermo Scientific LightShift es un sistema extraordinariamente robusto y sensible para realizar ensayos electroforéticos de cambioMás información
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El kit EMSA quimioluminiscente Thermo Scientific LightShift es un sistema extraordinariamente robusto y sensible para realizar ensayos electroforéticos de cambio de movilidad (EMSA) para identificar y caracterizar interacciones de unión proteína-ADN. El kit incluye los reactivos para configurar y personalizar las reacciones de unión del ADN, un conjunto de control de extractos de proteínas y ADN para probar el sistema del kit, un conjugado de estreptavidina y peroxidasa de rábano picante (HRP) estabilizado como sonda de cribaje para el objetivo de ADN etiquetado con biotina y un módulo de sustrato quimioluminiscente excepcionalmente sensible para la detección.

Características del kit EMSA quimioluminiscente LightShift:

• Excelente para detectar proteínas de baja abundancia en extractos nucleares
• Sensibilidad que supera los métodos radioactivos y de digoxigenina
• Compatible con condiciones de unión establecidas previamente para interacciones ADN-proteína populares
• Incluye el sistema de control de antígenos nucleares de Epstein-Barr (EBNA) para ayudar a los nuevos usuarios a desarrollar un ensayo de trabajo y a comprender los métodos que se utilizan para confirmar la especificidad de la interacción de unión

El principio de la detección de EMSA LightShift es similar a la inmunotransferencia (western blot). El ADN bicatenario etiquetado con extremos de biotina se incuba con un extracto nuclear o factor purificado y se realiza una electroforesis del mismo en gel natural. A continuación, el ADN se transfiere rápidamente (en 30 minutos) a una membrana de nailon positiva, se entrecruza con UV, se le aplica una sonda de conjugado de estreptavidina-HRP y se incuba con el sustrato. El protocolo, desde el etiquetado hasta los resultados, puede realizarse en un solo día.

La interacción de las proteínas con el ADN es fundamental para el control de muchos procesos celulares, incluida la replicación del ADN, su recombinación y reparación, la transcripción y ensamblaje viral. Una técnica que es fundamental para estudiar la regulación de los genes y determinar las interacciones proteína-ADN es el ensayo de cambio de movilidad electroforética (EMSA).

La técnica EMSA se basa en la observación de que los complejos proteína-ADN migran más despacio que las moléculas de ADN libre cuando se los somete a una electroforesis en gel de agarosa o poliacrilamida no desnaturalizante. Dado que la tasa de migración del ADN cambia o se retarda tras la unión de proteínas, el ensayo también se denomina de retraso con gel o cambio con gel. Hasta la concepción de EMSA, las interacciones proteína-ADN se estudiaban principalmente mediante ensayos de unión de filtros de nitrocelulosa.

Para realizar el ensayo es necesario un objetivo de ADN purificado con extremo etiquetado con biotina, la prueba del extracto de proteínas, una membrana de nailon y equipos básicos de electroforesis. Los objetivos de ADN se pueden sintetizar con etiquetas 5' o 3' biotina o etiquetarse tras la síntesis con el kit de etiquetado de ADN con extremo de 3' biotina Thermo Scientific (n.º de producto 89818). Los extractos de proteínas nucleares, citosólicas o de células enteras se pueden obtener mediante una amplia variedad de métodos, incluido el kit de reactivos para la extracción citoplasmática y nuclear Thermo Scientific NE-PER (producto n.° 78833).

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Especificaciones
ensayoEnsayo EMSA
N.º de reacciones100 reacciones
Línea de productosLightShift™
Tipo de productoKit de ensayo de interacción de unión entre proteínas y ADN
Cantidad100 reacciones
Especificidad de dianaSin especificidad
TécnicaQuimioluminiscencia mejorada, blot de membrana, cambio de gel
Método de detecciónQuimioluminiscente
FormatoKit
Unit Size100 reactions

Preguntas frecuentes

If the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA kit has been improperly stored (i.e., at room temperature, -20°C or +4°C), will it still work correctly?

The LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA Kit is composed of two sets of components that require different storage temperatures. One component set consists of the chemiluminescent substrates and various buffers that are stored at 4°C. The other component set consists of the control DNAs and various optimization reagents that are stored at -20°C. The EBNA extract must be maintained at -20°C or it will lose activity (proteins will degrade). Short-term storage (overnight) of the other kit components at temperatures ranging from room temperature to -20°C will not adversely affect kit performance.

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I am using the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA kit. Can I probe for the proteins by performing a Western blot?

This has not been tested but may be possible. A better alternative is to perform a DNA binding protein pull-down assay using a probe. The following journal article is a good example of how the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA Kit and pull-down assays were used to detect a transcription factor bound to a DNA probe: Ragione, A.L., et al. (2003), J. Biol. Chem. 278(26):23360-8.

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I am using the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA kit. How much protein do I need for each reaction?

The amount of protein extract needed for a binding reaction depends on how much active DNA binding protein is in the sample. The LightShift Kit is sensitive and will easily detect 5 fmol of active protein bound to 5 fmol of biotinylated probe. If the protein being studied is abundant, 0.25 µg of a cell lysate may be sufficient for each binding reaction. However, if the protein of interest is rare, 10 µg or more of cell lysate may be needed. Using a large excess of protein extract may lead to high background signal and non-specific bands.

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What is a "supershift"?

A supershift assay is a method for positively identifying a protein:DNA interaction on an EMSA. An antibody (typically 1 µg) is added to the binding reaction. During electrophoresis, the antibody:protein:DNA complex migrates slowly, causing a “supershift” compared to the “shift” caused by a protein:DNA complex. Not all antibodies will cause a supershift. Some antibodies do not bind to proteins once they are bound to DNA. Some antibodies can prevent protein:DNA interactions but can still be used to confirm the identity of a protein that causes a shift in the absence of the antibody.

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Can the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA Kit be used to perform supershifts?

Yes, the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA Kit can be used to detect supershifts. However, not all antibodies will work for supershift assays. Some antibodies will prevent protein:DNA interactions. In addition, the order in which the components of the binding reaction are assembled may affect the results of a supershift assay. Generally, 1 µg antibody is added as the last component in the binding reaction. For examples of how the LightShift Chemiluminescent EMSA Kit was used to detect supershifts, see the following:

Adimoolam, S. and Ford, J.M. (2002). PNAS. 99(20):12985-90
Magid, R., et al. (2003). J. Biol. Chem. 278(35):32994-9
Ragione, F.D., et al. (2003). J. Biol. Chem. 278(26):23360-8
Rinaldi, A.L., et al. (2002). Cancer Research. 62(19):5451-6


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Salidroside inhibits migration, invasion and angiogenesis of MDA‑MB 231 TNBC cells by regulating EGFR/Jak2/STAT3 signaling via MMP2.
Authors:Kang DY,Sp N,Kim DH,Joung YH,Lee HG,Park YM,Yang YM
Journal:International journal of oncology
PubMed ID:29901185
The major hallmarks of tumor progression are angiogenesis, migration and metastasis. Among the components of Rhodiola rosea, salidroside (p‑hydroxyphenethyl-β‑d-glucoside) is one of the most potent, and is present in all Rhodiola species. Recent data have revealed the anticancer effects of salidroside; however, the mechanism underlying its ability to inhibit tumor ... More
Exo70 is transcriptionally up-regulated by hepatic nuclear factor 4α and contributes to cell cycle control in hepatoma cells
Authors:Zhao Y, Hou J, Mi P, Mao L, Xu L, Zhang Y, Xiao L, Cao H, Zhang W, Zhang B, Song G, Hu T, Zhan YY.
Journal:Oncotarget
PubMed ID:26848864
Exo70, a member of the exocyst complex, is involved in cell exocytosis, migration, invasion and autophagy. However, the expression regulation and function of Exo70 in hepatocellular carcinoma are still poorly understood. In this study, we found Exo70 expression in human hepatoma cells was greatly reduced after knocking down hepatic nuclear ... More
Disruption of chaperone-mediated autophagy-dependent degradation of MEF2A by oxidative stress-induced lysosome destabilization.
Authors:Zhang L,Sun Y,Fei M,Tan C,Wu J,Zheng J,Tang J,Sun W,Lv Z,Bao J,Xu Q,Yu H
Journal:Autophagy
PubMed ID:24879151
Oxidative stress has been implicated in both normal aging and various neurodegenerative disorders and it may be a major cause of neuronal death. Chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) targets selective cytoplasmic proteins for degradation by lysosomes and protects neurons against various extracellular stimuli including oxidative stress. MEF2A (myocyte enhancer factor 2A), a ... More
Estrogen Regulates Angiotensin II Receptor Expression Patterns and Protects the Heart from Ischemic Injury in Female Rats.
Authors:Xue Q, Xiao D, Zhang L
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PubMed ID:25972014
'Previous studies have shown that female offspring are resistant to fetal stress-induced programming of ischemic-sensitive phenotype in the heart; however, the mechanisms responsible remain unclear. The present study tested the hypothesis that estrogen plays a role in protecting females in fetal programming of increased heart vulnerability. Pregnant rats were divided ... More
The solution structure of the forkhead box-O DNA binding domain of Brugia malayi DAF-16a.
Authors:Casper SK, Schoeller SJ, Zgoba DM, Phillips AJ, Morien TJ, Chaffee GR, Sackett PC, Peterson FC, Crossgrove K, Veldkamp CT
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Brugia malayi is a parasitic nematode that causes lymphatic filariasis in humans. Here the solution structure of the forkhead DNA binding domain of Brugia malayi DAF-16a, a putative ortholog of Caenorhabditis elegans DAF-16, is reported. It is believed to be the first structure of a forkhead or winged helix domain ... More