Dynamic kinetic capillary isoelectric focusing: a powerful tool for studying protein-DNA interactions

Anal Chem. 2007 Feb 1;79(3):1097-100. doi: 10.1021/ac061876c.

Abstract

A new method called dynamic kinetic capillary isoelectric focusing (DK-CIEF) is presented for the study of protein-DNA interactions. The method is based on CIEF with laser-induced fluorescence-whole column imaging detection in which protein-DNA complexes are separated with spatial resolution while dissociations of the complexes are dynamically monitored using a CCD camera with temporal resolution. This method allows for the discrimination of different complexes and the measurement of the individual dissociation rate constants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / metabolism*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary
  • Fluorescence
  • Isoelectric Focusing / instrumentation
  • Isoelectric Focusing / methods*
  • Lasers
  • Protein Binding

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • DNA