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Analysis of protein-DNA interactions in chromatin by UV induced cross-linking and mass spectrometry

ABSTRACT: Protein–DNA interactions are key to the functionality and stability of the genome. Identification and mapping of protein–DNA interaction interfaces and sites is crucial for understanding DNA-dependent processes. Here, we present a workflow that allows mass spectrometric (MS) identification of proteins in direct contact with DNA in reconstituted and native chromatin after cross-linking by UV light. Our approach enables the determination of contact interfaces at amino-acid level. With the example of chromatin-associated protein SCML2 we show that our technique allows differentiation of nucleosome-binding interfaces in distinct states. By UV cross-linking of isolated nuclei we determined the cross-linking sites of several factors including chromatin-modifying enzymes, demonstrating that our workflow is not restricted to reconstituted materials. As our approach can distinguish between protein–RNA and DNA interactions in one single experiment, we project that it will be possible to obtain completely new insights into chromatin and its regulation in the future.

INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF, Q Exactive

ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human) Xenopus Laevis (african Clawed Frog)

TISSUE(S): Hela Cell

SUBMITTER: Luisa Welp

LAB HEAD: Henning Urlaub

PROVIDER: PXD020290 | Pride | 2020-10-20

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Analysis of protein-DNA interactions in chromatin by UV induced cross-linking and mass spectrometry.

Stützer Alexandra A Welp Luisa M LM Raabe Monika M Sachsenberg Timo T Kappert Christin C Wulf Alexander A Lau Andy M AM David Stefan-Sebastian SS Chernev Aleksandar A Kramer Katharina K Politis Argyris A Kohlbacher Oliver O Fischle Wolfgang W Urlaub Henning H

Nature communications 20201016 1

Protein-DNA interactions are key to the functionality and stability of the genome. Identification and mapping of protein-DNA interaction interfaces and sites is crucial for understanding DNA-dependent processes. Here, we present a workflow that allows mass spectrometric (MS) identification of proteins in direct contact with DNA in reconstituted and native chromatin after cross-linking by ultraviolet (UV) light. Our approach enables the determination of contact interfaces at amino-acid level. Wit ...[more]

PMID: 33067435

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Analysis of protein-DNA interactions in chromatin by UV induced cross-linking and mass spectrometry

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Analysis of protein-DNA interactions in chromatin by UV induced cross-linking and mass spectrometry.

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