Abstract
Massive formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue archives exist worldwide, representing an invaluable resource for clinical proteomics research. However, current protocols for FFPE proteomics lack standardization, efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability. Here we present high-yield protein extraction and recovery by direct solubilization (HYPERsol), an optimized workflow using ultrasonication and S-Trap sample processing that enables proteome coverage and quantification from FFPE samples comparable to that achieved from flash-frozen tissue (average R = 0.936). When applied to archival samples, HYPERsol resulted in high-quality data from FFPE specimens in storage for up to 17 years, and may enable the discovery of new immunohistochemical markers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 973-983 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Proteome Research |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 7 2020 |
Keywords
- FFPE
- S-Trap
- clinical proteomics
- immunohistochemistry
- sample preparation
- tissue