General Methods for Identifying G1-Phase Substrates of Cdk Protein Kinases.

Abstract

We are using two-dimensional gels in combination with genetic and biochemical techniques to identify G1-phase substrates of cyclin-Cdk complexes. We have optimized protocols for labeling proteins with 32P prior to two-dimensional gel electrophoresis. So far, we have successfully identified one important in vivo substrate, Sic1. We have characterized Sic1, and have shown that phosphorylation of Sic1 by cyclin-Cdk complexes promotes DNA synthesis in yeast. We have made peptide antigens for the purpose of making antibodies against phosphorylated Cdk substrates. Mice have been immunized; their sera are positive; and fusions for monoclonal antibodies are about to be done.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA323678

Entities

People

  • A. B. Futcher
  • Daniel R. Marshak

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antibodies
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Enzymes
  • Genetics
  • Inhibitors
  • Kinases
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Materials
  • Molecules
  • Phosphorylation
  • Proteins
  • Recombinant Dna
  • Substrates

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Molecular Genetics
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  • Biotechnology