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Targeted fusion proteins and methods for the characterization of cellular membrane domains
Targeted fusion proteins and methods for the characterization of cellular membrane domains
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机译:靶向融合蛋白和表征细胞膜结构域的方法
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Cell membranes containing glycolipid-enriched membrane (GEM) and non-glycolipid-enriched membrane (non-GEM) domains are targeted using fusion proteins that are anchored in the cell membrane. Fusion proteins to target GEM (or non-GEM) domains are comprised of a selected fluorescent polypeptide, a membrane-targeting sequence of p56Lck (or pp60c-Src for non-GEM domains) and a linker inserted between the polypeptide and the membrane targeting sequence. Localization of fusion proteins in GEM and non-GEM domains is assessed using techniques including confocal microscopy, fluorescence-based techniques, and membrane fractionation. Using these techniques, compounds are screened for their effect on GEM and non-GEM domains of live cells. These fusion proteins therefore represent useful tools for studying subcellular trafficking and the function of discrete compartments in the plasma membrane.
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