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Analysis of IRF4 Gene Rearrangement by Southern Blot Technology (CAT#: STEM-MHT-0064-LGZ)

Introduction

Official Full Name: interferon regulatory factor 4
Also known as: MUM1; LSIRF; SHEP8; NF-EM5
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the IRF (interferon regulatory factor) family of transcription factors, characterized by an unique tryptophan pentad repeat DNA-binding domain. The IRFs are important in the regulation of interferons in response to infection by virus, and in the regulation of interferon-inducible genes. This family member is lymphocyte specific and negatively regulates Toll-like-receptor (TLR) signaling that is central to the activation of innate and adaptive immune systems. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene and the IgH locus, t(6;14)(p25;q32), may be a cause of multiple myeloma. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for 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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