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Marek Noga

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Methods for samples preparation in proteomic research.

Sample preparation is one of the most crucial processes in proteomics research. The results of the experiment depend on the condition of the starting material. Therefore, the proper experimental model and careful sample preparation is vital to obtain significant and trustworthy results, particularly in comparative proteomics, where we are usually looking for minor differences between experimental-, and control samples. In this review we discuss problems associated with general strategies of samples preparation, and experimental demands for these processes.

Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional↗

Rat brain proteome in morphine dependence.

The aim of this study was to reveal potential markers associated with drug dependence, using the proteomic approach. Gels containing samples derived from morphine-treated and control animals were compared and analyzed. Inspection of protein profiles, following TCA/acetone precipitation and the use of nano-scale liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry, allowed for identification of eleven potential dependence markers, mainly cytoplasmic and mitochondrial enzymes, e.g. proteins that belong to GTPase and GST superfamilies, ATPase, asparaginase or proteasome subunit p27 families.

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Identification of major cellular proteins synthesized in response to interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 in human hepatoma HepG2 cells.

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are principal proinflammatory cytokines inducing the acute phase response of various tissues, including liver. Cultured human hepatoma HepG2 cells were stimulated with IL-1 (10 ng/ml) and IL-6 (10 ng/ml). After 24 h the cells were collected and disrupted by sonication in a lysis buffer containing 8M urea. The extracted cellular proteins were separated by 2D polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The gels were stained with Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 and the protein spots showing different intensities in comparison to control (unstimulated) cells were excised and subjected to analysis by LC-MS/MS. Alternatively, proteins were stained with SYPRO Ruby. These differentially expressed proteins include seven up-regulated and two down-regulated intracellular proteins of various functions. The identification of three cytokine-responsive proteins was confirmed by biosynthetic labeling with [35S]methionine after incubation of HepG2 cells, and by western blot with specific antisera.

Actin Depolymerizing Factors↗