UPR-Proteomics Facility

The laboratory infrastructure currently available to the investigators of the IdeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) include:

• a UVP Biochemi System for chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and colorimetric imaging and analysis
• a Turner Designs TD-20-20 luminometer
• a Molecular Imager FX Plus System that support single- and multicolor fluorescence detection by direct laser excitation, chemifluorescent detection of protein blots and radioisotopic imaging using barium fluorobromide screens
• four Pentium IV computers with laser color printer, operating systems and suitable scanners
• various electrophoresis systems required to perform analytical two-dimensional (2-D) gels

Future developments of this facility include the purchase of a Beckman LS6000 Scintillation Counter and new analytical two-dimensional (2-D) gel electrophoresis equipment.

The Proteomics facility provides an opportunity for sharing expertise and training in such techniques as imaging, 2-D analytical gel electrophoresis, Southern, Northern and Western blotting, single- and dual-luciferase assays and protein purification.

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