
Receptor expression levels
How it works
When working with cell lines, assessing the expression level of target receptors on the cell surface becomes a critical parameter for interpreting the outcomes of functional assays and determining receptor occupancy levels in dose-response studies. Traditional methods often require calibration and laborious protein purification, adding complexity and cost to the process. However, our Membrane-Protein Affinity and Concentration (MAffCon) Assay simplifies this by directly working with membrane proteins derived from cells and providing a straightforward approach to measure expression levels, all without the need for purification, immobilization, or extensive assay optimization.
Overview
The accurate determination of expression levels is paramount in generating high-quality cell lines that accurately replicate physiological conditions, making the MAffCon Assay an invaluable tool for researchers engaged in basic research and drug discovery.
Membrane-Protein Affinity and Concentration Assay Workflow
Case Study
Purification-free affinity and concentration measurement of membrane-protein targets
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The improvement using MDS comes from the fact that we can produce this robust and precise data without much purification.
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To study membrane proteins without purification, we recommend the following:
Workflow specification and benefits:
- 2 hours of sample preparation + overnight incubation (less than 30 minutes hands-on time)
- 2-3 hours for data collection and analysis
- KD range from pM to µM
- Concentration ranges from nM to µM
- Provides expression levels in terms of receptors per cell
- One standard T175 cell culture flask at 90–95% confluency will be sufficient for several experiments
- 12 µL of sample per triplicate
- Quick & easy to perform
