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Analysis of SMAD3 Gene Rearrangement by Southern Blot Technology (CAT#: STEM-MHT-0052-LGZ)

Introduction

Official Full Name: SMAD family member 3
Also known as: LDS3; mad3; LDS1C; MADH3; JV15-2; hMAD-3; hSMAD3; HSPC193; HsT17436
The SMAD family of proteins are a group of intracellular signal transducer proteins similar to the gene products of the Drosophila gene 'mothers against decapentaplegic' (Mad) and the C. elegans gene Sma. The SMAD3 protein functions in the transforming growth factor-beta signaling pathway, and transmits signals from the cell surface to the nucleus, regulating gene activity and cell proliferation. This protein forms a complex with other SMAD proteins and binds DNA, functioning both as a transcription factor and tumor suppressor. Mutations in this gene are associated with aneurysms-osteoarthritis syndrome and Loeys-Dietz Syndrome 3.




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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