| Literature DB >> 27325258 |
Anika Nagelkerke1, Paul N Span2.
Abstract
Phospho-H2AX or γ-H2AX- is a marker of DNA double-stranded breaks and can therefore be used to monitor DNA repair after, for example, irradiation. In addition, positive staining for phospho-H2AX may indicate genomic instability and telomere dysfunction in tumour cells and tissues. Here, we provide a protocol to perform immunostaining for phospho-H2AX on cells, cryosections and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. Crucial steps in the protocol and troubleshooting suggestions are indicated. We also provide suggestions on how to combine staining against γ-H2AX with stainings against components of the tumour microenvironment, such as hypoxia and blood vessels.Entities:
Keywords: DNA damage repair; Genomic instability; Histone 2A; Immunocytochemistry; Immunofluorescence; Immunohistochemistry; Telomere dysfunction
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27325258 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-26666-4_1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Exp Med Biol ISSN: 0065-2598 Impact factor: 2.622