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Analysis of DMD Gene Rearrangement by Southern Blot Technology (CAT#: STEM-MHT-0010-LGZ)

Introduction

Official Full Name: dystrophin
Also known as: BMD; CMD3B; MRX85; DXS142; DXS164; DXS206; DXS230; DXS239; DXS268; DXS269; DXS270; DXS272
The gene has a genome length greater than 2 Mb and encodes a large protein containing an N-terminal actin-binding domain and multiple spectrin repeats. The encoded protein forms a component of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex (DGC), which connects the intracellular cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix. Deletions, duplications, and point mutations at this locus may result in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), or cardiomyopathy. Different promoter usage and different splicing lead to many different transcript variants and protein isoforms of this gene.




Principle

Under certain conditions, two single strands of nucleic acid with certain homology can be specifically hybridized to form double strands according to the principle of base complementarity. Generally, DNA molecules to be detected are digested with restriction enzymes, separated by agar-gel electrophoresis, denatured and transferred to nitrocellulocellulose film or nylon film or other solid phase support according to their position in the gel, fixed and then reacted with DNA probes labeled with isotopes or other markers. This is followed by autoradiography or an enzyme reaction to detect the amount of specific DNA molecules. If the object to be tested contains a sequence that is complementary to the probe, the two are combined by the principle of base complementarity, and the free probe is washed and detected by self-development or other suitable techniques, thus revealing the fragment to be tested and its relative size.

Applications

Gene Rearrangement Detection

Procedure

1. Sample Processing
2. DNA Extraction and Digestion
3. Gel Electrophoresis
4. Gel Pretreatment
5. Transfer membrane
6. Probe Labeling
7. Prehybridization (blocking)
8. Southern hybridization
9. Membrane washing
10. Autoradiographic Assay
11. Results Analysis

Materials

Sample: DNA, Bacterial Fluid/Tissue/Cell
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