Accurate molecular weight analysis of histones using FFE and RP-HPLC on monolithic capillary columns

J Sep Sci. 2009 Aug;32(15-16):2691-8. doi: 10.1002/jssc.200800627.

Abstract

Due to their large diversity with respect to post-translational modifications (PTMs), the family of histones provides a major analytical challenge in current proteomics research. Their function has a large impact on the transcription of DNA, and as a result, on the expression of proteins. The variation in PTMs regulates transcription, and, as a result, many methods are being employed for the in-depth analysis of histones. In this paper, we present a separation strategy for histones based on free-flow electrophoresis (FFE) followed by an RP separation on capillary monolithic PS-DVB columns. The capillary columns are directly interfaced with an FT-ICR MS providing an online system for the detection and accurate molecular weight analysis of intact histones.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Chickens
  • Chromatography, Liquid* / instrumentation
  • Chromatography, Liquid* / methods
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary* / instrumentation
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary* / methods
  • Histones* / analysis
  • Histones* / isolation & purification
  • Mass Spectrometry / instrumentation
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods
  • Molecular Weight

Substances

  • Histones