Assessing protein-DNA interactions: pros and cons of classic andemerging techniques
Assessing protein-DNA interactions: pros and cons of classic andemerging techniques
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评估蛋白质-DNA 相互作用:经典和新兴技术的优缺点
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10.1007/s11427-016-5046-1
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2016
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Letian Chen
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Yongyao Xie;Yao-Guang Liu;Letian Chen
Investigation of protein-DNA interactions provides important information for understanding gene function and regulation, but identification and validation of specific interactions remain major challenges in the post-genomics era. Therefore, effective and economical methods to assess protein-DNA interactions are highly sought-after by molecular biologists.Choosing the appropriate method to examine a specific protein-DNA interaction also remains a crucial challenge for researchers. Since the 1970s, many methods and variants have been developed to study protein-DNA interactions based on different principles and incorporating different modifications. In this insight, we summarize the most commonly used methods for assessing protein-DNA interactions, so researchers can examine the strengths and weaknesses of each method at a glance and choose an appropriate technique to study the biological processes of interest (Table 1). The methods for protein-DNA interactions can be categorized into four types based on different principles: