Immunostaining for Epigenetic Modifications in Fagopyrum Calli

Methods Mol Biol. 2024:2791:15-22. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3794-4_2.

Abstract

Immunostaining is a well-established technique for identifying specific proteins in tissue samples with specific antibodies to identify a single target protein. It is commonly used in research and provides information about cellular localization and protein expression levels. This chapter describes a detailed protocol for immunostaining fixed Fagopyrum calli embedded in Steedman's wax using nine antibodies raised against histone H3 and H4 methylation and acetylation on several lysines and DNA methylation.

Keywords: Antibody; Callus; DNA methylation; Fagopyrum; Histone acetylation; Histone methylation; Immunostaining.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylation
  • Antibodies / metabolism
  • DNA Methylation
  • Epigenesis, Genetic
  • Fagopyrum* / metabolism
  • Histones / metabolism
  • Lysine / metabolism

Substances

  • Histones
  • Lysine
  • Antibodies