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Olga Kiseleva1, Elena Ponomarenko1, Ekaterina Poverennaya1
1Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow 119121, Russia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|May 31, 2020
Summary
This study proposes a new pipeline using customized RNA-seq libraries and advanced chromatography to analyze complex proteoform heterogeneity. This method aids in cataloging diverse proteoforms for a personalized understanding of proteomes.
Area of Science:
- Proteomics
- Genomics
- Biochemistry
Background:
- The Chromosome-Centric Human Proteome Project (C-HPP) aims to catalog and annotate diverse proteoforms from approximately 20,000 genes.
- Understanding proteome heterogeneity is crucial for personalized medicine and detailed biological insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel pipeline for analyzing proteoform heterogeneity.
- To enhance the understanding of personalized proteomes by including aberrant variants.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a customized RNA-seq library to identify potential proteoforms, including aberrant variants.
- Employed two-dimensional electrophoresis coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography to simplify complex biological mixtures.
- Applied shotgun mass spectrometry for proteome analysis.
Main Results:
- Successfully benchmarked the proposed pipeline by examining the proteome heterogeneity of the HepG2 hepatoblastoma cell line.
- Demonstrated a method to manage the complexity of biological samples for proteomic analysis.
Conclusions:
- The developed pipeline offers a more detailed and personalized approach to proteome analysis.
- The findings contribute to the broader goals of the C-HPP in cataloging human proteoforms.
