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2.1.4.2. Detection of Prote<strong>in</strong> Spots and Image Analysis<br />

The last procedure of 2D-PAGE is the visualization of prote<strong>in</strong> spots on gel by<br />

sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g methods. Detection of prote<strong>in</strong> spots can be commonly achieved by six<br />

techniques. These are Coomassie Brillant Blue (CBB) Sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, silver sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, negative<br />

sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with metal cations (e.g. z<strong>in</strong>c imidazole), sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g or label<strong>in</strong>g with organic or<br />

fluorescent dyes, detection by radioactive isotopes, and by immunological detection,<br />

respectively. Among these methods, CBB sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, silver sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and fluorescence<br />

sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g are the most preferred detection methods for proteomic researches.<br />

There are some notable characteristics to select the most suitable sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

technique for ideal prote<strong>in</strong> detection on 2D PAGE. First of all, it should be sensitive<br />

(low detection limit), well-matched with mass spectrometry and reproducible. And also<br />

it should possess l<strong>in</strong>ear and wide dynamic range. However, there is no method that have<br />

all of these properties exactly.<br />

Each type of prote<strong>in</strong> sta<strong>in</strong> has its own characteristics and limitations with regard<br />

to the sensitivity of detection and the types of prote<strong>in</strong>s that sta<strong>in</strong> best (Table 2.1).<br />

Gel Sta<strong>in</strong> Sensitivitiy<br />

SYPRO Ruby<br />

Prote<strong>in</strong> Gel Sta<strong>in</strong><br />

Literature<br />

Coomassie<br />

Brillant<br />

Blue<br />

Table 2.1. Characteristics of prote<strong>in</strong> sta<strong>in</strong>s<br />

1 ng<br />

Process Time<br />

and Steps<br />

3 hr / 2 steps<br />

Advantages<br />

Mass spectrometry<br />

compatible,<br />

High detection sensitivity,<br />

High dynamic range,<br />

Reproducility,<br />

Allows prote<strong>in</strong> analysis <strong>in</strong><br />

fluorescent imagers.<br />

(Berggren et al., 2000; Nishihara and Champion, 2002;<br />

Lilley and Friedman, 2004).<br />

G-250 10 ng 2.5 hr / 3 steps<br />

R-250 40 ng 2.5hr / 2 steps<br />

R-350 40 ng 5 hr / 3 steps<br />

Mass spectrometry<br />

compatible,<br />

Easily visualized,<br />

Nonhazardous<br />

Low cost<br />

Literature<br />

(Neuhoff et al., 1988; Berggren et al., 2000; Patton, 2002;<br />

Mack<strong>in</strong>tosh et al., 2003; Candiano et al., 2004).<br />

Silver Sta<strong>in</strong> 1 ng 1.5hr / 3 steps<br />

High detection sensitivity,<br />

Low background<br />

Literature (Heukeshoven and Dernick, 1985; Merril et al., 1986).<br />

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