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Single-Step Enrichment of a TAP-Tagged Histone Deacetylase of the Filamentous Fungus Aspergillus nidulans for Enzymatic Activity Assay
Published on: May 1, 2019
Western Analysis of Histone Modifications (Aspergillus nidulans)
Alexandra Soukup1, Nancy P Keller2
1Department of Genetics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, USA.
Abstract:
Western blotting allows for the specific detection of proteins and/or modifications of proteins by an antibody of interest. This protocol utilizes a crude nuclei extraction protocol for Aspergillus nidulans to enrich for histones and other nuclear proteins prior to gel electrophoresis. Post translational modifications of histones may then be easily detected. After electrophoresis, the selected antibodies are used to detect and quantify levels of the modifications of interest.
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