Ordering information: The principle for LightShift EMSA Detection is similar to a Western blot. One technique that is central to studying gene regulation and determining protein:DNA interactions is the electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA).

The EMSA technique is based on the observation that protein:DNA complexes migrate more slowly than free DNA molecules when subjected to non-denaturing polyacrylamide or agarose gel electrophoresis. Because the rate of DNA migration is shifted or retarded upon protein binding, the assay is also referred to as a gel shift or gel retardation assay. DNA targets can be synthesized with 5' or 3' biotin labels or they can be labeled after synthesis using the Thermo Scientific Biotin 3' End DNA Labeling Kit (Product No. 89818). Nuclear, cytosolic or whole cell protein extracts can be obtained by a variety of methods, including the Thermo Scientific NE-PER Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Extraction Reagent Kit.

Delivery: Kit includes LightShift™ EMSA Optimization and Control Kit and Chemiluminescent Nucleic Acid Detection Module.