The identification of high-performing antibodies for RNA-binding protein FUS for use in Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Autor: Peter S. McPherson, Carl Laflamme, Kathleen Southern, Riham Ayoubi, Maryam Fotouhi, Walaa Alshalfie, Zhipeng You
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: F1000Research, Vol 12 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2046-1402
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.133220.2
Popis: RNA-binding protein Fused-in Sarcoma (FUS) plays an essential role in various cellular processes. Mutations in the C-terminal domain region, where the nuclear localization signal (NLS) is located, causes the redistribution of FUS from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. In neurons, neurotoxic aggregates are formed as a result, contributing to neurogenerative diseases. Well-characterized anti-FUS antibodies would enable the reproducibility of FUS research, thereby benefiting the scientific community. In this study, we characterized ten FUS commercial antibodies for Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence using a standardized experimental protocol based on comparing read-outs in knockout cell lines and isogenic parental controls. We identified many high-performing antibodies and encourage readers to use this report as a guide to select the most appropriate antibody for their specific needs.
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