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Immobilization of enzymes on heterofunctional epoxy supports - pp1022 - 1033
Cesar Mateo, Valeria Grazu, Jose M Palomo, Fernando Lopez-Gallego, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente & Jose M Guisan
Published online: 26 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.133
Abstract - Immobilization of enzymes on heterofunctional epoxy supports | Full Text - Immobilization of enzymes on heterofunctional epoxy supports | PDF (718 KB) - Immobilization of enzymes on heterofunctional epoxy supports
Generation of a defined and uniform population of CNS progenitors and neurons from mouse embryonic stem cells - pp1034 - 1043
Miriam Bibel, Jens Richter, Emmanuel Lacroix & Yves-Alain Barde
Published online: 26 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.147
Abstract - Generation of a defined and uniform population of CNS progenitors and neurons from mouse embryonic stem cells | Full Text - Generation of a defined and uniform population of CNS progenitors and neurons from mouse embryonic stem cells | PDF (525 KB) - Generation of a defined and uniform population of CNS progenitors and neurons from mouse embryonic stem cells
Isolation and culture of rat and mouse oligodendrocyte precursor cells - pp1044 - 1051
Ying Chen, Veerakumar Balasubramaniyan, Jie Peng, Edward C Hurlock, Michelle Tallquist, Jianrong Li & Q Richard Lu
Published online: 26 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.149
Abstract - Isolation and culture of rat and mouse oligodendrocyte precursor cells | Full Text - Isolation and culture of rat and mouse oligodendrocyte precursor cells | PDF (364 KB) - Isolation and culture of rat and mouse oligodendrocyte precursor cells
Synthesis of oligo-RNAs with photocaged adenosine 2'-hydroxyls - pp1052 - 1058
Steven G Chaulk & Andrew M MacMillan
Published online: 26 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.154
Abstract - Synthesis of oligo-RNAs with photocaged adenosine 2[prime]-hydroxyls | Full Text - Synthesis of oligo-RNAs with photocaged adenosine 2'-hydroxyls | PDF (212 KB) - Synthesis of oligo-RNAs with photocaged adenosine 2'-hydroxyls
Titanium dioxide as a chemo-affinity solid phase in offline phosphopeptide chromatography prior to HPLC-MS/MS analysis - pp1059 - 1069
Michael Mazanek, Goran Mituloviæ, Franz Herzog, Christoph Stingl, James RA Hutchins, Jan-Michael Peters & Karl Mechtler
Published online: 14 December 2006 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2006.280
Abstract - Titanium dioxide as a chemo-affinity solid phase in offline phosphopeptide chromatography prior to HPLC-MS/MS analysis | Full Text - Titanium dioxide as a chemo-affinity solid phase in offline phosphopeptide chromatography prior to HPLC-MS/MS analysis | PDF (354 KB) - Titanium dioxide as a chemo-affinity solid phase in offline phosphopeptide chromatography prior to HPLC-MS/MS analysis
Identification and insertion of 3-carbon bridges in protein disulfide bonds: a computational approach - pp1070 - 1083
Mire Zloh, Sunil Shaunak, Sibu Balan & Steve Brocchini
Published online: 26 April 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.119
Abstract - Identification and insertion of 3-carbon bridges in protein disulfide bonds: a computational approach | Full Text - Identification and insertion of 3-carbon bridges in protein disulfide bonds: a computational approach | PDF (579 KB) - Identification and insertion of 3-carbon bridges in protein disulfide bonds: a computational approach
Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay - pp1084 - 1104
Michael Fenech
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.77
Abstract - Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay | Full Text - Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay | PDF (1,190 KB) - Cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay
Cis-regulatory hairpin-shaped mRNA encoding a reporter protein: catalytic sensing of nucleic acid sequence at single nucleotide resolution - pp1105 - 1116
Atsushi Narita, Kazumasa Ogawa, Shinsuke Sando & Yasuhiro Aoyama
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.140
Abstract - Cis: -regulatory hairpin-shaped mRNA encoding a reporter protein: catalytic sensing of nucleic acid sequence at single nucleotide resolution | Full Text - Cis-regulatory hairpin-shaped mRNA encoding a reporter protein: catalytic sensing of nucleic acid sequence at single nucleotide resolution | PDF (428 KB) - Cis-regulatory hairpin-shaped mRNA encoding a reporter protein: catalytic sensing of nucleic acid sequence at single nucleotide resolution
In vivo imaging of vesicle motion and release at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction - pp1117 - 1125
Edwin S Levitan, Frederick Lanni & Dinara Shakiryanova
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.142
Abstract - In vivo: imaging of vesicle motion and release at the : Drosophila: neuromuscular junction | Full Text - In vivo imaging of vesicle motion and release at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction | PDF (454 KB) - In vivo imaging of vesicle motion and release at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction | Supplementary information
Split-intein mediated circular ligation used in the synthesis of cyclic peptide libraries in E. coli - pp1126 - 1133
Ali Tavassoli & Stephen J Benkovic
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.152
Abstract - Split-intein mediated circular ligation used in the synthesis of cyclic peptide libraries in : E. coli | Full Text - Split-intein mediated circular ligation used in the synthesis of cyclic peptide libraries in E. coli | PDF (212 KB) - Split-intein mediated circular ligation used in the synthesis of cyclic peptide libraries in E. coli
Development and optimization of high-throughput in vitro protein phosphatase screening assays - pp1134 - 1144
Marni Brisson Tierno, Paul A Johnston, Caleb Foster, John J Skoko, Sunita N Shinde, Tong Ying Shun & John S Lazo
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.155
Abstract - Development and optimization of high-throughput : in vitro: protein phosphatase screening assays | Full Text - Development and optimization of high-throughput in vitro protein phosphatase screening assays | PDF (261 KB) - Development and optimization of high-throughput in vitro protein phosphatase screening assays
Tandem affinity purification of functional TAP-tagged proteins from human cells - pp1145 - 1151
Juraj Gregan, Christian G Riedel, Mark Petronczki, Lubos Cipak, Cornelia Rumpf, Ina Poser, Frank Buchholz, Karl Mechtler & Kim Nasmyth
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.172
Abstract - Tandem affinity purification of functional TAP-tagged proteins from human cells | Full Text - Tandem affinity purification of functional TAP-tagged proteins from human cells | PDF (169 KB) - Tandem affinity purification of functional TAP-tagged proteins from human cells
Bioconjugated quantum dots for multiplexed and quantitative immunohistochemistry - pp1152 - 1165
Yun Xing, Qaiser Chaudry, Christopher Shen, Koon Yin Kong, Haiyen E Zhau, Leland W Chung, John A Petros, Ruth M O'Regan, Maksym V Yezhelyev, Jonathan W Simons, May D Wang & Shuming Nie
Published online: 03 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.107
Abstract - Bioconjugated quantum dots for multiplexed and quantitative immunohistochemistry | Full Text - Bioconjugated quantum dots for multiplexed and quantitative immunohistochemistry | PDF (703 KB) - Bioconjugated quantum dots for multiplexed and quantitative immunohistochemistry
A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) - pp1166 - 1172
T D Allen, S A Rutherford, S Murray, H S Sanderson, F Gardiner, E Kiseleva, M W Goldberg & S P Drummond
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.137
Abstract - A protocol for isolating : Xenopus: oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) | Full Text - A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) | PDF (412 KB) - A protocol for isolating Xenopus oocyte nuclear envelope for visualization and characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) | Supplementary information
See also: Protocol by Allen et al. | Protocol by Allen et al.
Generation of cell-free extracts of Xenopus eggs and demembranated sperm chromatin for the assembly and isolation of in vitro–formed nuclei for Western blotting and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) - pp1173 - 1179
T D Allen, S A Rutherford, S Murray, H S Sanderson, F Gardiner, E Kiseleva, M W Goldberg & S P Drummond
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.138
Abstract - Generation of cell-free extracts of : Xenopus: eggs and demembranated sperm chromatin for the assembly and isolation of : in vitro: -formed nuclei for Western blotting and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) | Full Text - Generation of cell-free extracts of Xenopus eggs and demembranated sperm chromatin for the assembly and isolation of in vitro–formed nuclei for Western blotting and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) | PDF (345 KB) - Generation of cell-free extracts of Xenopus eggs and demembranated sperm chromatin for the assembly and isolation of in vitro–formed nuclei for Western blotting and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
See also: Protocol by Allen et al. | Protocol by Allen et al.
Visualization of the nucleus and nuclear envelope in situ by SEM in tissue culture cells - pp1180 - 1184
T D Allen, S A Rutherford, S Murray, F Gardiner, E Kiseleva, M W Goldberg & S P Drummond
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.139
Abstract - Visualization of the nucleus and nuclear envelope : in situ: by SEM in tissue culture cells | Full Text - Visualization of the nucleus and nuclear envelope in situ by SEM in tissue culture cells | PDF (2,151 KB) - Visualization of the nucleus and nuclear envelope in situ by SEM in tissue culture cells | Supplementary information
See also: Protocol by Allen et al. | Protocol by Allen et al.
Imaging mass spectrometry at cellular length scales - pp1185 - 1196
A F Maarten Altelaar, Stefan L Luxembourg, Liam A McDonnell, Sander R Piersma & Ron M A Heeren
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.117
Abstract - Imaging mass spectrometry at cellular length scales | Full Text - Imaging mass spectrometry at cellular length scales | PDF (701 KB) - Imaging mass spectrometry at cellular length scales
Selective proliferation of rat hepatocyte progenitor cells in serum-free culture - pp1197 - 1205
Qijie Chen, Junko Kon, Hidekazu Ooe, Kazunori Sasaki & Toshihiro Mitaka
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.118
Abstract - Selective proliferation of rat hepatocyte progenitor cells in serum-free culture | Full Text - Selective proliferation of rat hepatocyte progenitor cells in serum-free culture | PDF (349 KB) - Selective proliferation of rat hepatocyte progenitor cells in serum-free culture
Pronuclear injection for the production of transgenic mice - pp1206 - 1215
Lars M Ittner & Jürgen Götz
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.145
Abstract - Pronuclear injection for the production of transgenic mice | Full Text - Pronuclear injection for the production of transgenic mice | PDF (521 KB) - Pronuclear injection for the production of transgenic mice
Stripe assay to examine axonal guidance and cell migration - pp1216 - 1224
Bernd Knöll, Christine Weinl, Alfred Nordheim & Friedrich Bonhoeffer
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.157
Abstract - Stripe assay to examine axonal guidance and cell migration | Full Text - Stripe assay to examine axonal guidance and cell migration | PDF (445 KB) - Stripe assay to examine axonal guidance and cell migration
Site-specific incorporation of fluorotyrosines into the R2 subunit of E. coli ribonucleotide reductase by expressed protein ligation - pp1225 - 1235
Mohammad R Seyedsayamdost, Cyril S Yee & JoAnne Stubbe
Published online: 10 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.159
Abstract - Site-specific incorporation of fluorotyrosines into the R2 subunit of : E. coli: ribonucleotide reductase by expressed protein ligation | Full Text - Site-specific incorporation of fluorotyrosines into the R2 subunit of E. coli ribonucleotide reductase by expressed protein ligation | PDF (375 KB) - Site-specific incorporation of fluorotyrosines into the R2 subunit of E. coli ribonucleotide reductase by expressed protein ligation
A protocol for rapid generation of recombinant adenoviruses using the AdEasy system - pp1236 - 1247
Jinyong Luo, Zhong-Liang Deng, Xiaoji Luo, Ni Tang, Wen-Xin Song, Jin Chen, Katie A Sharff, Hue H Luu, Rex C Haydon, Kenneth W Kinzler, Bert Vogelstein & Tong-Chuan He
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.135
Abstract - A protocol for rapid generation of recombinant adenoviruses using the AdEasy system | Full Text - A protocol for rapid generation of recombinant adenoviruses using the AdEasy system | PDF (408 KB) - A protocol for rapid generation of recombinant adenoviruses using the AdEasy system
Primary culture of bovine chromaffin cells - pp1248 - 1253
Daniel T O'Connor, Sushil K Mahata, Manjula Mahata, Qijiao Jiang, Vivian Y Hook & Laurent Taupenot
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.136
Abstract - Primary culture of bovine chromaffin cells | Full Text - Primary culture of bovine chromaffin cells | PDF (246 KB) - Primary culture of bovine chromaffin cells
Biosensor-based assays for PQS, HHQ and related 2-alkyl-4-quinolone quorum sensing signal molecules - pp1254 - 1262
Matthew P Fletcher, Stephen P Diggle, Miguel Cámara & Paul Williams
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.158
Abstract - Biosensor-based assays for PQS, HHQ and related 2-alkyl-4-quinolone quorum sensing signal molecules | Full Text - Biosensor-based assays for PQS, HHQ and related 2-alkyl-4-quinolone quorum sensing signal molecules | PDF (286 KB) - Biosensor-based assays for PQS, HHQ and related 2-alkyl-4-quinolone quorum sensing signal molecules
Affinity purification of plasmid DNA by temperature-triggered precipitation - pp1263 - 1268
U Loi Lao, Jan Kostal, Ashok Mulchandani & Wilfred Chen
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.171
Abstract - Affinity purification of plasmid DNA by temperature-triggered precipitation | Full Text - Affinity purification of plasmid DNA by temperature-triggered precipitation | PDF (201 KB) - Affinity purification of plasmid DNA by temperature-triggered precipitation
Collagen-induced arthritis - pp1269 - 1275
David D Brand, Kary A Latham & Edward F Rosloniec
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.173
Abstract - Collagen-induced arthritis | Full Text - Collagen-induced arthritis | PDF (262 KB) - Collagen-induced arthritis
Mos1-mediated insertional mutagenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans - pp1276 - 1287
Thomas Boulin & Jean-Louis Bessereau
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.192
Abstract - Mos1: -mediated insertional mutagenesis in : Caenorhabditis elegans | Full Text - Mos1-mediated insertional mutagenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans | PDF (909 KB) - Mos1-mediated insertional mutagenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans
A simple one-pot multicomponent synthesis of an octahedral nanocontainer molecule - pp1288 - 1296
Xuejun Liu & Ralf Warmuth
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.193
Abstract - A simple one-pot multicomponent synthesis of an octahedral nanocontainer molecule | Full Text - A simple one-pot multicomponent synthesis of an octahedral nanocontainer molecule | PDF (323 KB) - A simple one-pot multicomponent synthesis of an octahedral nanocontainer molecule
Construction of soil environmental DNA cosmid libraries and screening for clones that produce biologically active small molecules - pp1297 - 1305
Sean F Brady
Published online: 17 May 2007 | doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.195
Abstract - Construction of soil environmental DNA cosmid libraries and screening for clones that produce biologically active small molecules | Full Text - Construction of soil environmental DNA cosmid libraries and screening for clones that produce biologically active small molecules | PDF (302 KB) - Construction of soil environmental DNA cosmid libraries and screening for clones that produce biologically active small molecules

