Abstract

Due to the key role of posttranslational modifications (PTMs) such as lysine acetylation in numerous signaling and regulatory pathways, the ability to identify novel PTMs and to quantify their abundances provides invaluable information for understanding these signaling networks. Currently, mass spectrometry (MS) arguably serves as the most high-throughput and unbiased platform for studying PTMs. Here we detail experimental and analytical procedures for the characterization of lysine acetylation on proteins in general and on histones in particular, which are among the most highly modified proteins in eukaryotic cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProtein Acetylation
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9781627033046
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume981
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Histones
  • Lysine acetylation
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Posttranslational modification
  • Proteomics

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