High-throughput epigenetic profiling immunoassays for accelerated disease research and clinical development.

阅读:2
作者:Van den Ackerveken Priscilla, Hannart Clotilde, Pamart Dorian, Varsebroucq Robin, Wargnies Marion, Thiry Olivia, Lurkin Marie, Vincent Séverine, Chapelier Muriel, Rommelaere Guillaume, Herzog Marielle
Epigenetics, which examines the regulation of genes without modification of the DNA sequence, plays a crucial role in various biological processes and disease mechanisms. Among the different forms of epigenetic modifications, histone post-translational modifications (PTMs) are important for modulating chromatin structure and gene expression. Aberrant levels of histone PTMs are implicated in a wide range of diseases, including cancer, making them promising targets for biomarker discovery and therapeutic intervention. In this context, blood, tissues, or cells serve as valuable resources for epigenetic research and analysis. Traditional methods such as mass spectrometry and Western blotting are widely used to study histone PTMs, providing qualitative and (semi)quantitative information. However, these techniques often face limitations that could include throughput and scalability, particularly when applied to clinical samples. To overcome these challenges, we developed and validated 13 Nu.Q immunoassays to detect and quantify specific histone PTM-nucleosomes from K2EDTA plasma samples. Then, we tested these assays on other types of samples, including chromatin extracts from frozen tissues, as well as cell lines and white blood cells. Our findings demonstrate that the Nu.Q assays offer high specificity, sensitivity, precision, and linearity, making them effective tools for epigenetic profiling. A comparative analysis of HeLa cells using mass spectrometry, Western blot, and Nu.Q immunoassays revealed a consistent histone PTM signature, further validating the effectiveness of these assays. In addition, we successfully applied Nu.Q assays across various biological samples, including human tissues from different organs and specific white blood cell subtypes, highlighting their versatility and applicability in diverse biological contexts.

特别声明

1、本文转载旨在传播信息,不代表本网站观点,亦不对其内容的真实性承担责任。

2、其他媒体、网站或个人若从本网站转载使用,必须保留本网站注明的“来源”,并自行承担包括版权在内的相关法律责任。

3、如作者不希望本文被转载,或需洽谈转载稿费等事宜,请及时与本网站联系。

4、此外,如需投稿,也可通过邮箱info@biocloudy.com与我们取得联系。