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XB-ART-35032
Methods 2007 Feb 01;412:222-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2006.07.024.
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Analyzing the ATR-mediated checkpoint using Xenopus egg extracts.

Lupardus PJ , Van C , Cimprich KA .


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Our knowledge of cell cycle events such as DNA replication and mitosis has been advanced significantly through the use of Xenopus egg extracts as a model system. More recently, Xenopus extracts have been used to investigate the cellular mechanisms that ensure accurate and complete duplication of the genome, processes otherwise known as the DNA damage and replication checkpoints. Here we describe several Xenopus extract methods that have advanced the study of the ATR-mediated checkpoints. These include a protocol for the preparation of nucleoplasmic extract (NPE), which is a soluble extract system useful for studying nuclear events such as DNA replication and checkpoints. In addition, we describe several key assays for studying checkpoint activation as well as methods for using small DNA structures to activate ATR.

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Species referenced: Xenopus
Genes referenced: antxr1 atr

References [+] :
Abraham, Cell cycle checkpoint signaling through the ATM and ATR kinases. 2001, Pubmed