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Monitoring apoptosis and neuronal degeneration by real-time detection of phosphatidylserine externalization using a polarity-sensitive indicator of viability and apoptosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20671723     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Applications for noninvasive real-time imaging of apoptosis and neuronal degeneration are hindered by technical limitations in imaging strategies and by existing probes. Monitoring the progression of a cell through apoptosis could provide valuable insight into the temporal events that initiate cell death as well as the potential for rescue of apoptotic cells. We engineered an annexin-based biosensor to function as a polarity-sensitive indicator for viability and apoptosis (known as pSIVA) by binding to externalized phosphatidylserine (PS) exposed on apoptotic cell membranes. Constructed from a structure-based design strategy, pSIVA fluoresces only when bound to PS and remains effectively undetectable in solution. In this paper, we describe protocols for the design, expression, purification and labeling of pSIVA as well as for its application in time-lapse imaging of degenerating neurons in culture; the entire protocol can be completed in 2 weeks. The primary advantage of this method is the flexibility to use pSIVA, in combination with other probes and without perturbing experimental conditions, to explore the cellular mechanisms involved in apoptosis and degeneration in real time.
Authors:
Yujin E Kim; Jeannie Chen; Ralf Langen; Jonah R Chan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-07-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nature protocols     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1750-2799     ISO Abbreviation:  Nat Protoc     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-30     Completed Date:  2010-12-02     Revised Date:  2011-01-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101284307     Medline TA:  Nat Protoc     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1396-405     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Annexins / analysis,  chemistry
Apoptosis*
Biosensing Techniques*
Calcium / chemistry
Cell Culture Techniques
Cell Membrane / metabolism,  ultrastructure
Cell Survival
Culture Media
Escherichia coli / genetics
Female
Ganglia, Spinal / cytology,  metabolism,  ultrastructure
Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods
Nerve Degeneration / pathology*
Neurons / cytology*,  metabolism
Oxadiazoles / analysis
Phosphatidylserines / analysis*
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
EY12155/EY/NEI NIH HHS; R01 EY012155-14/EY/NEI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Annexins; 0/Culture Media; 0/Oxadiazoles; 0/Phosphatidylserines; 67013-48-3/4-(N-(iodoacetoxy)ethyl-N-methyl)amino-7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazole; 7440-70-2/Calcium

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