Intein-mediated biotinylation of proteins and its application in a protein microarray

J Am Chem Soc. 2002 Jul 31;124(30):8768-9. doi: 10.1021/ja0265963.

Abstract

We report here the first example using an intein-mediated expression system to generate biotinylated proteins suitable for immobilization onto avidin-functionalized glass slides. With this novel array, proteins are site-specifically immobilized on the glass surface and are able to retain their native activity. The advantage of the avidin/biotin linkage over his-tag/Ni-NTA strategies for protein immobilization is highlighted by its ability to withstand a variety of chemical conditions, which makes this new protein array compatible with most biological assays.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies / chemistry
  • Biotinylation
  • Carrier Proteins / chemistry
  • Glutathione Transferase / chemistry
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Luminescent Proteins / chemistry
  • Maltose-Binding Proteins
  • Nickel / chemistry
  • Proteins / analysis
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / chemistry

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Luminescent Proteins
  • Maltose-Binding Proteins
  • Proteins
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Nickel
  • Glutathione Transferase