Abstract
The application of recombinant (His)(6)-tagged proteins in cell culture assays is associated with problems due to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) contamination. LPS stimulates cells of the immune system, thereby masking antigen-specific activation of T cells. Due to the affinity of LPS for histidine it is associated with difficulties to remove LPS from recombinant (His)(6)-tagged proteins. Here we describe that the Triton X-114 phase separation method can be used to remove LPS from (His)(6)-tagged proteins and that the recombinant proteins retain their biological activity.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Immunological Methods |
Volume | 335 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Pages (from-to) | 116-20 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0022-1759 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Allergens
- Antigens, Plant
- Basophils
- Cells, Cultured
- Cloning, Molecular
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Glycoproteins
- Histamine Release
- Histidine
- Humans
- Interleukin-10
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear
- Lipopolysaccharides
- Plant Proteins
- Polyethylene Glycols
- Protein Binding
- Recombinant Proteins
- T-Lymphocytes
- Time Factors
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha