ISSN:
1573-6784
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract To measure the quantity of tyrosine phosphorylated proteins in cells, we have used a flow cytometry technique with fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled anti-phosphotyrosine antibody (FITC-αPY mAb). The analysis was applied to the phosphotyrosine titration and showed an optimum amount of FITC-αPY mAb (30μg/1×10cells). The staining specificity of our assay was tested by the addition of exogenous competitors, showing a specific inhibition by phosphotyrosine but not by phosphoserine, phosphothreonine, or tyrosine. The assay was also able to elucidate the inhibitory effect on tyrosine phosphorylation of genistein, a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor. These results imply that immunofluorescent quantification assay using a flow cytometer could be a useful technique to determine the intracellular level of tyrosine phosphorylated protein.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018469901326
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