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A Comprehensive Guide for Performing Sample Preparation and Top-Down Protein Analysis.

Matthew P Padula1, Iain J Berry2,3, Matthew B O Rourke4,5

  • 1Proteomics Core Facility, University of Technology Sydney PO Box 123, Broadway 2007, Australia. matthew.padula@uts.edu.au.

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|April 8, 2017
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Top-Down proteome analysis, focusing on intact proteoforms, offers deeper biological insights than peptide-centric methods. While comprehensive profiling remains challenging, advancements in technology are improving Top-Down approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Proteomics
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Proteome analysis methodologies have evolved since the advent of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE) in 1975.
  • Top-Down proteomic approaches enable the identification and quantitation of intact proteoforms, providing a more direct measure of biological changes.
  • Despite technological advancements, the number of proteoforms identified by Top-Down methods has not significantly increased compared to Bottom-Up techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and explain diverse methodologies and technologies for Top-Down proteome analysis.
  • To emphasize the importance of analyzing intact proteoforms for understanding biological and phenotypic changes.
  • To assess the current state and future prospects of comprehensive Top-Down proteome profiling.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Bottom-upChromatographyElectrophoresisIsoelectric focusingMass spectrometryProteoformProteomicsTop-Down

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  • Review of existing and emerging Top-Down proteomic techniques, including mass spectrometry and advanced fractionation methods.
  • Comparison of Top-Down strategies with traditional Bottom-Up, peptide-centric approaches.
  • Discussion on the quantitation and identification of intact proteoforms.

Main Results:

  • Top-Down analysis offers a more biologically relevant perspective by examining intact proteoforms.
  • Significant progress has been made in identifying and quantifying intact proteoforms, making Top-Down analysis more routine.
  • The number of detected proteoforms via Top-Down methods has not seen substantial growth compared to Bottom-Up techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive proteome profiling of an organism remains an unachieved goal.
  • Analyzing intact proteoforms is crucial for a better understanding of biological phenotypes.
  • Continued advancements in protein fractionation and mass spectrometry are progressively bringing comprehensive Top-Down proteome profiling within reach.