Multiplex detection of histone-modifying enzymes by total internal reflection fluorescence-based single-molecule detection

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jan 21;52(6):1218-21. doi: 10.1039/c5cc08797j.

Abstract

We develop a sensitive and selective method for the multiplex detection of histone-modifying enzymes (HMEs) through the integration of antibody-based fluorescence labeling with total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF)-based single-molecule detection. This method exhibits excellent specificity and high sensitivity with a detection limit of 21 pM for histone acetyltransferase GcN5 and 12 pM for histone methyltransferase G9a, and it can be applied for the screening of HME inhibitors as well.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Histone Acetyltransferases / metabolism*
  • Histone Methyltransferases
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase / metabolism*
  • Histones / chemistry*
  • Limit of Detection

Substances

  • Histones
  • Histone Methyltransferases
  • Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase
  • Histone Acetyltransferases