m6A visualization/immunofluorescence of DamID

Lucian Dipeso, Emily Hatch

Published: 2023-10-04 DOI: 10.17504/protocols.io.e6nvwdz6zlmk/v1

Abstract

Used for visualizing Dam activity by immunofluorescence in mammalian cells. This protocol stains N-6 methyladenosine (m6A) modified DNA by immunofluorescence while preserving other epitopes, avoiding harsh denaturation steps like heat or chemical treatments.

Steps

Protocol

1.

Fix cells in 100% MeOH for 10 min at -20 °C

2.

Block, and RNase treat in 2 ug/mL RNase A in blocking buffer (3% BSA, 0.04% TritonX-100, 0.02% sodium azide in PBS) at 37 °C for 30 min

3.

Wash cells 2x in PBS for 5 min at room temperature

4.

Permeabilize cells in 2% TritonX-100 in PBS for 10 min at room temperature

5.

Digest in 50 U/mL DpnI (NEB #r0176) in 1x CutSmart buffer for 30 min at 37 °C

6.

Wash 3x in PBS for 5 min at room temperature

7.

Incubate cells in rabbit-anti-m6A (Synaptic, #202 003) diluted 1:500 in PBS for 30 min at room temperature in a humidified chamber

8.

Wash 3x in PBS for 5 min at room temperature

9.

Incubate cells in anti-rabbit, AlexaFluor conjugated antibody in blocking buffer, diluted according to manufacturer's suggestion, for 30 min at room temperature in a humidified chamber in the dark

10.

Proceed with further immunofluorescence steps and/or DNA staining and mount cells

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