Overview

Murray's new handbook on Gene Transfer and Expression Protocols sets forth both current and new methodologies in a clear concise easy-to-follow manner following the successful formula of the classic volumes in Humana's Methods in Molecular Biology series. Each chapter is devoted to a thorough exposition of a single technique. An Introduction explains the significance of the protocol and provides background information. A Materials section lists all the requirements for the technique discussed. A Methods section details the procedure in a step-by-step protocol. A Notes section alerts the reader to pitfalls that may be encountered as well as alternatives that may be used for successful completion of the experiment. Each technique is designed to guarantee optimum results. This volume is an outstanding new benchtop manual that provides protocols for introducing an isolated gene into a cell line using various transfection techniques. Topics and techniques include: viral vectors reporter genes analysis of steady-state level of transcription assay for newly initiated transcriptional complexes immunocytological techniques assay of structure and replication state of transfected genes overall strategy for defining regulatory sequences Providing the latest techniques in a fast-paced area Gene Transfer and Expression Protocols is an absolutely essential handbook for everyone involved in cytogenetics cell genetics molecular biology and related fields.

Full Product Details

Author:   Edward J. Murray
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   1991 ed.
Volume:   7
Weight:   0.780kg
ISBN:  

9780896032163

ISBN 10:   0896032167
Pages:   439
Publication Date:   22 April 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Preparation of Recombinant Plasmid DNA for DNA-Mediated Gene Transfer.- Calcium Phosphate Mediated Gene Transfer into Established Cell Lines.- Transfection of the ChloramphenicolAcetyltransferase Gene into Eukaryotic Cells Using Diethyl-Aminoethyl (DEAE)-Dextran.- Polybrene/DMSOAssisted Gene Transfer.- Electroporation Technique of DNA Transfection.- Irradiation and Fusion Gene Transfer.- Direct Use of ? Phage Particles for DNA Transfection.- Cationic Liposome-Mediated Transfection with Lipofectin (TM) Reagent.- Preparation of High-Molecular-Weight DNA for Use in DNA Transfection.- Chromosome-Mediated Gene Thnsfer.- Manipulation of Adenovirus Vectors.- Manipulation of Vaccinia Virus Vectors.- Manipulation of Baculovirus Vectors.- Manipulation of SV40 Vectors.- Choice and Manipulation of Retroviral Vectors.- Use of Tissue-Plasminogen Activator as a Reporter Gene.- Use of Escherichiu coli (E. coli) lacZ (?-Galactosidase) as a Reporter Gene.- Application of the Firefly Luciferase Reporter Gene.- Use of Vectors to Confer Resistance to Antibiotics G418 and Hygromycin in Stably Transfected Cell Lines.- Selection of Cells Defective in Pyrimidine (TK?) and Purine (APRT? and HPRT? Salvage.- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Exogenous Gene Expression by the S1 Nuclease ProtectionAssay.- The RNase Protection Assay.- Primer Extension Analysis of mRNA Isolated from Transfected Cell Lines.- Northern Blot Analysis of Gene Expression.- Analysis of Transcriptional Initiation in Isolated Nuclei.- Immunoperoxidase Staining of Gene Products in Cultured Cells Using Monoclonal Antibodies.- The Use of Flow Cytometry to Detect Transfected Gene Products.- Determination of Foreign Gene Copy Number in Stably Transfected Cell Lines by Southern Transfer Analysis.- Evaluation of Extrachromosomal Gene Copy Number of Transiently Transfected Cell Lines.- Use of Dpn I Restriction Enzyme to Assess Newly Replicated Gene Copies in Amplifiable Vector Systems.- Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to Detect Homologous Recombination in Transfected Cell Lines.- Induction of Erythroid-Specific Expression in Murine Erythroleukemia (MEL) Cell Lines.

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Popular...Friendly guide...follows the established format...combining recipes and protocols with background information and useful troubleshooting hints...Gene Transfer and Expression Protocols is pitched at just the right level and is a worthy addition...A worthwhile and accurate manual written by the right people. - Society for General Microbiology Quarterly

Popular....Friendly guide...follows the established format...combining recipes and protocols with background information and useful troubleshooting hints....Gene Transfer and Expression Protocols is pitched at just the right level and is a worthy addition....A worthwhile and accurate manual written by the right people. -Society for General Microbiology Quarterly

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