Analysis Interactions of Methyltransferase and Inhibitors by Microscale Thermophoresis (MST) (CAT#: STEM-MB-2449-LGZ)

Introduction

Developing methyltransferase inhibitors is challenging because most assays currently used are time-consuming and cost-intensive. Therefore, efficient, rapid, and reliable screening and affinity detection methods are crucial. Microscale Thermophoresis (MST) is the directed movement of particles in a microscopic temperature gradient. Affinity is determined by measuring trace thermal changes resulting from changes in the hydration layer (usually caused by changes in the structure/conformation of biomolecules). Even small changes like protein phosphorylation or small molecules binding to a target can be measured. MST also allows measurement of intermolecular interactions directly in solution without the need for a fixed surface (no fixation required).