Nicking enzyme-based internal labeling of DNA at multiple loci
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Abstract
The labeling of biomolecules has become standard practice in molecular biosciences. Modifications are used for detection, sorting and isolation of small molecules, complexes and entire cells. We have recently reported a method for introducing internal chemical and structural modifications into kbp-sized DNA target substrates that are frequently used in single-molecule experiments. It makes use of nicking enzymes that create single-stranded DNA gaps, which can be subsequently filled with labeled oligonucleotides. Here we provide a detailed protocol and further expand this method. We show that modifications can be introduced at distant loci within one molecule in a simple one-pot reaction. In addition, we achieve labeling on both strands at a specific locus, as demonstrated by Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments. The protocol requires an initial cloning of the target substrate (3-5 d), whereas the labeling itself takes 4-6 h. More elaborate purification and verification of label incorporation requires 2 h for each method.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 643-653 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Nature protocols |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
PubMed | 22402634 |
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