An optimized protocol for chromatin immunoprecipitation from murine inguinal white adipose tissue

STAR Protoc. 2023 Dec 15;4(4):102594. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102594. Epub 2023 Sep 22.

Abstract

Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) protocols have been used to reveal protein-DNA interactions of various cell types and tissues; however, optimization is required for each specific type of sample. Here, we present a ChIP protocol from murine inguinal white adipose tissue. We describe steps for tissue harvesting, crosslinking, chromatin extraction, shearing, immunoprecipitation, and purification. We then detail procedures for analysis including library preparation, sequencing, and qRT-PCR validation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Antonia Katsouda et al. (2022).1.

Keywords: ChIP-seq; Genomics; Metabolism; Molecular Biology; Sequence Analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue, White
  • Animals
  • Chromatin Immunoprecipitation / methods
  • Chromatin* / genetics
  • DNA*
  • Mice
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • DNA