Subfractionation of heart tissue: The "in sequence" myofilament protein extraction of myocardial tissue

Lesley A. Kane, Irina Neverova, Jennifer E. Van Eyk

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Abstract

Proteomic analysis of heart tissue is complicated by the large dynamic range of its proteins. The most abundant proteins are the myofilament proteins, which comprise the contractile apparatus. This chapter describes a protocol for fractionation of heart tissue that extracts the myofilament proteins into a separate sample fraction, allowing analysis of lower-abundance proteins. Importantly, this is performed in a manner that is compatible with two-dimensional electrophoresis and high-performance liquid chromatography, two of main technologies of proteomics. The method produces three fractions based on solubility at different pHs: (1) cytoplasmic-enriched extract (neutral pH), (2) myofilament-enriched extract (acidic pH), and (3) membrane protein-enriched pellet. Fractionation of heart tissue in this manner provides the basis for in-depth proteomic analysis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCardiovascular Proteomics
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
EditorsFernando Vivanco
Pages87-90
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 5 2007
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume357
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Myofilaments
  • Striated muscle
  • Subproteome fractionation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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