Improved DNA methylation analysis via enrichment of demethylated cells expressing an X-inactivated transgene

The demethylating drug 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-2dC) is frequently used to investigate the effect of global DNA demethylation on gene expression in cultured mammalian cells. Here, we describe a method that uses the reactivation of an X-inactivated green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgene...

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Veröffentlicht in:BioTechniques. - 1991. - 41(2006), 4 vom: 27. Okt., Seite 461-6
1. Verfasser: Vallender, Tammy W (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Lahn, Bruce T
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:BioTechniques
Schlagworte:Journal Article Technical Report Green Fluorescent Proteins 147336-22-9 Azacitidine M801H13NRU
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Zusammenfassung:The demethylating drug 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-2dC) is frequently used to investigate the effect of global DNA demethylation on gene expression in cultured mammalian cells. Here, we describe a method that uses the reactivation of an X-inactivated green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgene as a marker to enrich for cells that have undergone drug-induced demethylation. By combining it with microarray gene expression profiling, we demonstrate the method's utility in identifying genes activated by global DNA demethylation
Beschreibung:Date Completed 22.11.2006
Date Revised 07.06.2018
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1940-9818