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Analysis of RNA by Northern and Slot‐Blot Hybridization

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Abstract

 

Specific sequences in RNA preparations can be detected by blotting and hybridization analysis using techniques very similar to those originally developed for DNA. Fractionated RNA is transferred from an agarose gel to a membrane support (northern blotting), while unfractionated RNA is immobilized by slot or dot blotting. The resulting blots are studied by hybridization analysis with labeled DNA or RNA probes. Included in this unit are detailed procedures for RNA denaturation, blotting and hybridization. Also described is a method for stripped hybridization probes from blots so the blots can be re?hybridized with a different probe.

     
 
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Table of Contents

  • Basic Protocol 1: Northern Hybridization of RNA Fractionated by Agarose‐Formaldehyde Gel Electrophoresis
  • Alternate Protocol 1: Northern Hybridization of RNA Denatured by Glyoxal/DMSO Treatment
  • Alternate Protocol 2: Northern Hybridization of Unfractionated RNA Immobilized by Slot Blotting
  • Support Protocol 1: Removal of Probes from Northern Blots
  • Reagents and Solutions
  • Commentary
  • Literature Cited
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Materials

Basic Protocol 1: Northern Hybridization of RNA Fractionated by Agarose‐Formaldehyde Gel Electrophoresis

  Materials
  • 10× and 1× MOPS running buffer (see recipe for 10× buffer)
  • 12.3 M (37%) formaldehyde, pH >4.0
  • RNA sample: total cellular RNA ( appendix 1I ) or poly(A)+ RNA ( appendix 1I )
  • Formamide
  • Formaldehyde loading buffer (see recipe )
  • 0.5 M ammonium acetate and 0.5 µg/ml ethidium bromide in 0.5 M ammonium acetate or 10 mM sodium phosphate (pH 7.0; see recipe )/1.1 M formaldehyde with and without 10 µg/ml acridine orange
  • 0.24‐ to 9.5‐kb RNA ladder (Life Technologies) (optional)
  • 0.05 M NaOH/1.5 M NaCl (optional)
  • 0.5 M Tris⋅Cl (pH 7.4; appendix 2A )/1.5 M NaCl (optional)
  • 20×, 2×, and 6× SSC ( appendix 2A )
  • 0.03% (w/v) methylene blue in 0.3 M sodium acetate, pH 5.2 (optional)
  • DNA suitable for use as probe (unit 5.1 ) or for in vitro transcription to make RNA probe (Table 5.17.1 )
    Table 5.7.1   MaterialsSelection of Cloning Vectors Incorporating Promoters for Bacteriophage RNA Polymerases   Properties of Materials Used for Immobilization of Nucleic Acids b   Properties of Materials Used for Immobilization of Nucleic Acids

    Vector Size (bp) Markers a Promoters
    pBluescript 2950 amp, lacZ T3, T7
    pGEM series 2746‐3223 amp, lacZ SP6, T7
    pGEMEX‐1 4200 amp SP6, T3, T7
    pSELECT‐1 3422 tet, lacZ SP6, T7
    pSP18, 19, 64, 65 2999‐3010 amp SP6
    pSP70, 71, 72, 73 2417‐2464 amp SP6, T7
    pSPORT1 4109 amp, lacZ SP6, T7
    pT3/T7 series 2700, 2950 amp, lacZ T3, T7
    pWE15 8800 amp, neo T3, T7
    pWE16 8800 amp, dhfr T3, T7
      Nitrocellulose Supported nitrocellulose Uncharged nylon Positively charged nylon Activated papers
    Application ssDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, dsDNA, DNA, protein ssDNA, dsDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, RNA
    Binding capacity (µg nucleic acid/cm2 ) 80‐100 80‐100 400‐600 400‐600 2‐40
    Tensile strength Poor Good Good Good Good
    Mode of nucleic acid attachment c Noncovalent Noncovalent Covalent Covalent Covalent
    Lower size limit for efficient nucleic acid retention 500 nt 500 nt 50 nt or bp 50 nt or bp 5 nt
    Suitability for reprobing Poor (fragile) Poor (loss of signal) Good Good Good
    Commercial examples Schleicher & Schuell BA83, BA85;Amersham Hybond‐C Schleicher & Schuell Optibond;Amersham Hybond‐C extra Amersham Hybond‐N;Stratagene Duralon‐UV;Du Pont NEN GeneScreen Schleicher & Schuell Nytran;Amersham Hybond‐N+ ;Bio‐Rad ZetaProbe;PALL Biodyne B;Du Pont NEN GeneScreen Plus Schleicher & Schuell APT papers

     a Abbreviations: amp, ampicillin resistance; dhfr, dihydrofolate reductase; lacZ , β‐galactosidase α‐peptide; neo, neomycin phosphotransferase (kanamycin resistance); tet, tetracycline resistance.
  • Formamide prehybridization/hybridization solution (see recipe )
  • 2× SSC/0.1% (w/v) SDS
  • 0.2× SSC/0.1% (w/v) SDS, room temperature and 42°C
  • 0.1× SSC/0.1% (w/v) SDS, 68°C
  • 55°, 60°, and 100°C water baths
  • Oblong sponge slightly larger than the gel being blotted
  • RNase‐free glass dishes (baked for 4 hr at 300°C)
  • Whatman 3MM filter paper sheets
  • UV‐transparent plastic wrap (e.g., Saran Wrap or other polyvinylidene wrap)
  • Nitrocellulose or nylon membrane (see Table 5.17.2 for list of suppliers)
    Table 5.7.2   MaterialsSelection of Cloning Vectors Incorporating Promoters for Bacteriophage RNA Polymerases   Properties of Materials Used for Immobilization of Nucleic Acids b   Properties of Materials Used for Immobilization of Nucleic Acids

    Vector Size (bp) Markers a Promoters
    pBluescript 2950 amp, lacZ T3, T7
    pGEM series 2746‐3223 amp, lacZ SP6, T7
    pGEMEX‐1 4200 amp SP6, T3, T7
    pSELECT‐1 3422 tet, lacZ SP6, T7
    pSP18, 19, 64, 65 2999‐3010 amp SP6
    pSP70, 71, 72, 73 2417‐2464 amp SP6, T7
    pSPORT1 4109 amp, lacZ SP6, T7
    pT3/T7 series 2700, 2950 amp, lacZ T3, T7
    pWE15 8800 amp, neo T3, T7
    pWE16 8800 amp, dhfr T3, T7
      Nitrocellulose Supported nitrocellulose Uncharged nylon Positively charged nylon Activated papers
    Application ssDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, dsDNA, DNA, protein ssDNA, dsDNA, RNA, protein ssDNA, RNA
    Binding capacity (µg nucleic acid/cm2 ) 80‐100 80‐100 400‐600 400‐600 2‐40
    Tensile strength Poor Good Good Good Good
    Mode of nucleic acid attachment c Noncovalent Noncovalent Covalent Covalent Covalent
    Lower size limit for efficient nucleic acid retention 500 nt 500 nt 50 nt or bp 50 nt or bp 5 nt
    Suitability for reprobing Poor (fragile) Poor (loss of signal) Good Good Good
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