A DIGE-based approach to study interacting proteins

J Biochem Biophys Methods. 2007 Jun 10;70(4):693-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jbbm.2007.03.002. Epub 2007 Mar 14.

Abstract

A full spectrum of high-throughput protein identification and characterization approaches has been developed for protein profiling. However, the most demanding field to better understanding protein interactions known as the "interactome" is still of a perpetual need for modern proteomics. Recently developed DIGE (difference in-gel electrophoresis) system may be of potential use when studying interacting proteins. In this work we applied DIGE technique on native gel electrophoresis to study protein-protein interactions. As a proof of principle, we utilized an in vitro interaction model between p53 and HDM2 proteins. In parallel, we also showed interaction of these proteins using fluorescently labelled p53- or HDM2-immunoprecipitation pellets. Thus, we believe this study shows a good potential for investigating various interacting partners and benefits towards creation of interactome.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrophoresis / methods*
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Humans
  • Proteins / chemistry
  • Proteins / isolation & purification*
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-mdm2 / isolation & purification
  • Recombinant Proteins / isolation & purification
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Proteins
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
  • MDM2 protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-mdm2