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Integration of Bioorthogonal Probes and Q-FRET for the Detection of Histone Acetyltransferase Activity.

ABSTRACT: Histone acetyltransferases (HATs) are key players in the epigenetic regulation of gene function. The recent discovery of diverse HAT substrates implies a broad spectrum of cellular functions of HATs. Many pathological processes are also intimately associated with the dysregulation of HAT levels and activities. However, detecting the enzymatic activity of HATs has been challenging, and this has significantly impeded drug discovery. To advance the field, we developed a convenient one-pot, mix-and-read strategy that is capable of directly detecting the acylated histone product through a fluorescent readout. The strategy integrates three technological platforms-bioorthogonal HAT substrate labeling, alkyne-azide click chemistry, and quenching FRET-into one system for effective probing of HAT enzyme activity.

SUBMITTER: Han Z

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4804155 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Integration of Bioorthogonal Probes and Q-FRET for the Detection of Histone Acetyltransferase Activity.

Han Zhen Z Luan Yepeng Y Zheng Yujun George YG

Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology 20151026 18

Histone acetyltransferases (HATs) are key players in the epigenetic regulation of gene function. The recent discovery of diverse HAT substrates implies a broad spectrum of cellular functions of HATs. Many pathological processes are also intimately associated with the dysregulation of HAT levels and activities. However, detecting the enzymatic activity of HATs has been challenging, and this has significantly impeded drug discovery. To advance the field, we developed a convenient one-pot, mix-and- ...[more]

PMID: 26455821

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