Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis

Summary: The study of chromosomes without or with molecular DNA probes provides crucial insight for understanding research findings, as well as refining diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics in clinical settings. Here, we present a protocol for chromosome preparation, conventional G-banding, locus-...

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Main Authors: Regina Lichti Binz, Kennedi Burns, Rupak Pathak
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166724000625
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description Summary: The study of chromosomes without or with molecular DNA probes provides crucial insight for understanding research findings, as well as refining diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics in clinical settings. Here, we present a protocol for chromosome preparation, conventional G-banding, locus-specific fluorescent in situ hybridization, and spectral karyotyping for both mouse and human samples. This protocol optimizes the preparation of chromosomes from mouse and human cells for subsequent conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Binz et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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spelling doaj.art-b1901ee076b846339562776cc42a86102024-02-19T04:13:58ZengElsevierSTAR Protocols2666-16672024-03-0151102897Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysisRegina Lichti Binz0Kennedi Burns1Rupak Pathak2Division of Radiation Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USADivision of Radiation Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USADivision of Radiation Health, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA; Corresponding authorSummary: The study of chromosomes without or with molecular DNA probes provides crucial insight for understanding research findings, as well as refining diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics in clinical settings. Here, we present a protocol for chromosome preparation, conventional G-banding, locus-specific fluorescent in situ hybridization, and spectral karyotyping for both mouse and human samples. This protocol optimizes the preparation of chromosomes from mouse and human cells for subsequent conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Binz et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166724000625Molecular BiologyIn Situ HybridizationMolecular/Chemical Probes
spellingShingle Regina Lichti Binz
Kennedi Burns
Rupak Pathak
Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
STAR Protocols
Molecular Biology
In Situ Hybridization
Molecular/Chemical Probes
title Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
title_full Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
title_fullStr Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
title_full_unstemmed Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
title_short Protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
title_sort protocol for preparation and staining of chromosomes isolated from mouse and human tissues for conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis
topic Molecular Biology
In Situ Hybridization
Molecular/Chemical Probes
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166724000625
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