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Which method is NOT mentioned as an alternative for cell lysis?

  • Enzymatic treatment
  • Detergent treatment
  • Sonication (correct)
  • Freeze-thaw cycles

What is a key disadvantage of using organic solvents for protein extraction?

  • It often requires long incubation times.
  • It can only be used for membrane proteins.
  • It is less effective than other methods.
  • It can cause denaturation of proteins. (correct)

What is the role of chaotropic agents in protein solubilization?

  • To stabilize protein complexes during purification.
  • To directly crystallize proteins for ease of extraction.
  • To enhance the hydrogen bonding in proteins.
  • To disrupt the hydrogen bonding network in proteins. (correct)

Which technique uses high speeds to separate components based on density?

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What is the effect of high concentrations of detergents on proteins?

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Which statement correctly describes enzymatic treatment for cell lysis?

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What does the precipitation technique achieve in protein purification?

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Which of the following is a common method to separate lighter proteins from cellular debris?

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What is the primary purpose of using Coomassie Blue staining in protein analysis?

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During the interaction with Coomassie Brilliant Blue, which of the following occurs first?

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What is the significance of the blocking step in the Western blot procedure?

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Which step in the Western blot procedure directly follows protein transfer?

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What is the detection limit range of Coomassie Blue staining for proteins?

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What is the primary role of affinity chromatography in protein purification?

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Which statement accurately describes ion exchange chromatography?

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In ion exchange chromatography, what is the effect of increasing the ionic strength on protein elution?

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What characteristic distinguishes cationic exchangers from anionic exchangers in ion exchange chromatography?

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What concept allows chromatography to separate proteins from a complex mixture?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the effect of pH on protein chromatography?

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What is a limitation of co-precipitation in protein purification techniques?

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What property of proteins does size exclusion chromatography primarily utilize for separation?

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What is the first essential step in the proteomics workflow?

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Which factor does NOT influence protein function according to the information provided?

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What does functional proteomics primarily focus on?

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Which method is considered a high-throughput technique in proteomics?

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Which of the following approaches can be used for protein extraction?

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What aspect of protein behavior does protein localization NOT affect?

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Which of the following techniques is NOT part of low-throughput methods?

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What is one of the goals of post-translational modifications?

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What is a significant reason why mRNA expression levels do not always correlate with protein expression levels?

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How many different forms of post-translational modifications are known to exist?

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Regarding the proteome, which statement is true concerning protein modifications?

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What aspect of proteomics allows researchers to gain a global view of cellular processes?

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What is a key factor that can influence protein functionality not taken into account by mRNA levels?

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What role does alternative splicing play in relation to the proteome?

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What is a potential limitation in understanding proteome complexity from the quantitative analysis of mRNA?

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What is the approximate number of proteins in a typical proteome?

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What is the primary purpose of adding SDS to polyacrylamide gel during electrophoresis?

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In two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, which step separates proteins based on their isoelectric points?

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What does the technique of DIGE use to compare protein samples?

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What characteristic of polyacrylamide makes it suitable for use in electrophoresis?

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What is the advantage of using blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE)?

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How does SDS-PAGE contribute to protein separation?

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What is a significant feature of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis?

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Which purification technique is specifically designed to determine native protein masses?

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Flashcards

Proteome

The complete set of proteins expressed by a cell or organism at a certain time.

Post-translational modifications (PTMs)

Chemical modifications that occur after a protein is synthesized.

Proteomics

The study of the proteome, which investigates how different proteins interact with each other and their functions in an organism.

Protein separation

A technique used to analyze the proteins present in a sample by separating them based on their physical properties.

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Protein identification

A technique used to identify the specific proteins present in a sample by analyzing their amino acid sequence.

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mRNA expression vs protein expression

The difference between mRNA expression levels and protein expression levels, which makes it challenging to rely solely on mRNA analysis to understand protein function.

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Protein heterogeneity

The presence of multiple forms of a protein, often due to post-translational modifications, which can significantly alter its function.

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Proteome complexity

The complexity of studying the proteome arises from the fact that many different proteins exist in cells and organisms, each with its unique structure, function, and interactions with other proteins.

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Protein Quantification

Quantifying the amount of each protein present in a sample and how quickly they are broken down and replaced.

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Protein Localization

Understanding where in the cell or organism a protein is located.

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Post-translational Modifications

Analyzing changes to proteins after they are made, including modifications like adding or removing chemical groups.

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Functional Proteomics

Exploring the functions of individual proteins, groups of proteins, or entire protein networks.

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Structural Proteomics

Focusing on the 3D structures of proteins to understand their functions.

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Protein-Protein Interactions

Investigating how proteins interact with each other, including which proteins interact and where these interactions happen.

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Protein Extraction

The process of extracting proteins from cells in a way that preserves their properties.

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Freeze-thawing cell lysis

A method of cell lysis that involves repeated cycles of freezing and thawing, causing ice crystals to form and disrupt cell membranes.

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Detergent-based cell lysis

Using detergents like Triton X-100 or SDS to dissolve cell membranes by disrupting lipid bilayers.

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Enzymatic cell lysis

A method of cell lysis that utilizes enzymes, such as lysozymes, to break down bacterial cell walls.

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Centrifugation

A protein purification method that separates components based on their density by spinning at high speeds.

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Protein precipitation

A protein purification technique that alters the solubility of proteins, causing them to clump together and precipitate out of the solution.

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Salting out

A type of protein precipitation that uses salts, like ammonium sulfate, to alter the solubility of proteins.

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Chaotropic agents

Disrupting the hydrogen bonding network in proteins, aiding in solubilization.

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Organic solvent-based cell lysis

Solvents like ethanol or acetone are used to precipitate proteins and disrupt membranes.

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Chromatography

A method used to separate, identify, and purify substances from complex mixtures based on their unique properties.

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Affinity Chromatography

A type of chromatography that separates proteins based on their affinity to a specific ligand bound to a stationary phase.

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Ion Exchange Chromatography

A type of chromatography that separates proteins based on their net charge, using charged resins.

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Cationic Exchangers

Charged resins with negative groups that attract positively charged molecules (cations).

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Anionic Exchangers

Charged resins with positive groups that attract negatively charged molecules (anions).

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Protein Concentration and Fractionation

The initial step in protein purification that concentrates and separates proteins from a sample.

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Protein Purification

The process of removing unwanted substances from a protein sample.

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Size Exclusion Chromatography (Gel Filtration)

A technique used to separate proteins based on their size, using a porous matrix.

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Coomassie Blue Staining

A simple and inexpensive method for visualizing proteins on gels, typically used for initial screening or analyzing large numbers of samples.

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Western Blot

A common technique for detecting specific proteins within a complex mixture. It involves separating proteins by size, transferring them to a membrane, and then using antibodies to identify the target protein.

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SDS-PAGE Gel Electrophoresis

A widely used technique for separating proteins based on their size and charge. Proteins are run through a gel matrix under an electric current, smaller proteins migrate faster than larger ones.

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Protein Transfer

The process of transferring the proteins from the gel to a membrane, where they can be further analyzed. Often done using an electric current to move proteins to the membrane.

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SDS-PAGE

A technique that separates proteins based on their size, using a gel matrix with pores that allow smaller proteins to move through faster. It involves denaturing proteins with SDS and heat, giving them a uniform negative charge. The gel is then subjected to an electric field, driving the proteins towards the positive electrode. Smaller proteins travel further.

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Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE)

A protein separation technique that separates proteins based on their charge and size. It involves two steps: 1. Isoelectric focusing (IEF) separates proteins based on their isoelectric point (pI), where they have no net charge. 2. SDS-PAGE then separates proteins based on their size.

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Differential gel electrophoresis (DIGE)

A variant of 2DE that uses fluorescent dyes to label different protein samples, allowing simultaneous comparison of protein expression between different conditions on the same gel.

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Blue Native PAGE (BN-PAGE)

A technique used to separate protein complexes by their native size and charge, preserving their natural structure. It does not involve denaturation with SDS. This technique is useful for studying how proteins interact with each other.

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Native PAGE

A type of gel electrophoresis that doesn't denature proteins, preserving their native structures. It separates proteins based on their size and charge.

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Polyacrylamide

A synthetic water-soluble polymer used in various industries, including protein purification techniques. It forms a gel matrix with pores that allow the separation of proteins based on size.

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Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)

A powerful detergent that disrupts protein structure and gives them a negative charge. This process is crucial in SDS-PAGE for separating proteins based solely on their size.

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Study Notes

Protein Separation and Identification Techniques

  • Proteomics studies how proteins interact and their roles in the organism
  • Protein expression can be inferred by studying mRNA expression
  • mRNA expression levels do not always correlate with protein expression levels because mRNA does not consider post-translational modifications like cleavage, complex formation, localization of the many mRNA transcripts that can be produced, which is key to protein function
  • Proteome complexity involves multiple steps: transcription into pre-mRNA, post-transcriptional modifications, mRNA export to the cytoplasm, protein translation, protein folding, and post-translational modifications

Post-translational Modifications (PTM)

  • Proteins undergo modifications after translation
  • Modifications may be necessary for protein folding, proper location within the cell, and activation/deactivation of catalytic activity
  • More than 300 modification forms exist for proteins
  • Modified proteins show different properties compared to unmodified counterparts
  • In most cases, the origin and biological significance of the observed heterogeneities are not known

Proteomics Techniques

  • Low-throughput methods
    • Chromatography-based methods
    • Gel-based methods
    • Antibody-based methods
  • High-throughput methods
    • Mass spectrometry-based proteomics

Proteomics Workflow

  • Sample: The initial biological material containing the protein
  • Extraction: Breaking open the cells to release the protein
  • Separation: Isolating the target protein from other components
  • Detection: Measuring the amount of the protein
  • Identification: Determining the identity of the protein
  • Functional Analysis: Studying the functions of the protein
  • Structure: Investigating the three-dimensional structure of the protein

Protein Purification Techniques - Separation

  • Centrifugation: Separates components based on density
    • Heavier particles settle at the bottom
    • Lighter supernatant contains the proteins
  • Precipitation: Alters protein solubility to cause aggregation and precipitate out of solution
    • Salts, organic solvents or changes in pH can be used
  • Chromatography: Separates compounds based on their properties
    • Affinity chromatography: separates based on specific binding properties
    • Ion exchange chromatography: separates based on charge
    • Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC): separates based on size
    • Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC): separates based on hydrophobicity
  • Ultrafiltration and Dialysis: Used to remove small contaminants, exchange buffers and concentrate proteins
    • Ultrafiltration employs semipermeable membranes to concentrate and desalt by applying pressure
    • Dialysis uses membranes with selective permeability to allow small molecules to diffuse out to a surrounding solvent
  • Electrophoresis: Separates charged molecules based on charge and size using an electric field
    • SDS-PAGE: separates based on molecular weight after denaturation
    • Native PAGE: separates based on native protein structure without denaturing
    • 2D-PAGE: two-dimensional separation based on charge and size
  • Differential Gel Electrophoresis (DIGE): Simultaneous analysis of multiple protein samples by use of fluorescent dyes
  • Blue Native PAGE (BN-PAGE): One-step isolation of protein complexes from membranes and tissues

Electrophoresis Detection

  • Coomassie Blue Staining: A quick, simple, and affordable method for detecting proteins on gels
    • Detection limit of 0.1-0.5 mg/protein
    • The dye binds to the protein's hydrophobic pockets
    • Allows visualization of protein bands
  • Western Blot: Detecting specific proteins in a complex mixture
    • Sample preparation, followed by SDS-PAGE, blotting, blocking, primary antibody incubation, secondary antibody detection, image acquisition and analysis

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