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N-terminal sequencing using edman degradation is a classical technique, which sequentially removes and identifies amino acids from the N-terminus of proteins or peptides. Despite its high specificity, sequencing accuracy can be significantly compromised by factors such as sample quality, reaction efficiency, and background interference. Therefore, experimental optimization is critical. This review outlines strategies for optimizing sample preparation, reaction conditions, analytical detection, and err......
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• Overview of N-Terminal Sequencing: Embarking on a New Journey in Proteomics
In protein structures, the N-terminus (amino terminus) serves as both the starting point of polypeptide synthesis and a crucial regulatory domain influencing protein folding, localization, post-translational modifications, and degradation. As proteomics advances, N-terminal sequencing has transitioned from a fundamental sequencing tool into a pivotal approach for elucidating dynamic protein regulatory networks, enabling more sophisticated insights into protein biology. Beyond its role as a marker of t......
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• 5 Golden Points to Learn N-Terminal Sequencing Quickly
N-terminal sequencing is employed to determine the N-terminal amino acid sequence of proteins or peptides. Throughout the sequencing process, the 5 golden points are critical for achieving high sequencing accuracy and reliability. 1. Ensuring Sample Purity: Minimizing Impurity Interference N-terminal sequencing requires highly purified samples, as the presence of impurities can cause overlapping sequencing signals, thereby compromising sequence resolution. Sample purity directly influences labeling ......
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• How to Choose the Right C-Terminal Sequencing Method? Key Factors Explained
In proteomics research, precise characterization of N-terminal and C-terminal sequences is essential for elucidating protein functions, post-translational modifications, and degradation pathways. Compared to the N-terminus, sequencing the C-terminus has traditionally posed greater challenges due to the absence of conserved recognition motifs, fewer chemical modifications, and greater structural heterogeneity. However, advancements in mass spectrometry and chemical labeling techniques have significantl......
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Shotgun protein sequencing is a prominent technique utilized in proteomics for the rapid and comprehensive analysis of complex protein mixtures. Analogous to shotgun genomic sequencing, this method focuses on the identification and quantification of all proteins within a sample through random digestion and subsequent analysis. The technique's core involves the use of mass spectrometry to analyze peptide fragments produced by enzymatic digestion of proteins. Its applications are extensive, spanning bas......
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Phosphorylation detection is a technique for studying the phosphorylation state of proteins. As one of the most common and significant post-translational modifications (PTMs), phosphorylation regulates protein functions by adding phosphate groups to specific amino acid residues such as serine, threonine, and tyrosine. This modification is facilitated by protein kinases, while phosphatases catalyze dephosphorylation. Due to its dynamic and reversible nature, phosphorylation plays a crucial role in vari......
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• Quantitative Mass Spectrometry in Proteomics
Quantitative mass spectrometry in proteomics is a cornerstone technology in modern life sciences, designed to quantitatively detect and identify proteins within biological samples using mass spectrometry techniques. The advancement of this technology offers novel approaches to understanding the complex dynamics of biological systems. In biomedical research, examining protein expression levels, post-translational modifications, and their changes is vital for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underpi......
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Yeast 2 hybrid analysis is a molecular biology technique used to study protein-protein interactions. First developed by Fields and Song in 1989, the method exploits the transcription activation mechanism in yeast cells to detect whether two proteins are capable of interacting with each other. The basic principle of yeast 2 hybrid analysis involves fusing the proteins of interest to the activation domain and DNA binding domain of a transcription factor. When expressed in yeast cells, if the two protein......
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• Multiple Sequence Alignment Analysis
Multiple sequence alignment analysis is a bioinformatics technique used to compare multiple biological molecular sequences (such as DNA, RNA, or protein sequences) in order to identify their similarities and differences. By comparing sequences from different species or individuals of the same species, this technique can reveal evolutionary relationships, identify functionally conserved regions, and discover potential functional variations. For example, in proteomics research, it helps scientists ident......
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GC-MS amino acid analysis is a method employing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technology for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of amino acids. This technique is particularly suitable for analyzing amino acids in complex biological samples. Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins and also serve as key molecules in many metabolic pathways within organisms. Accurate analysis of the types and concentrations of amino acids is of significant importance in life scie......
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