“One plate/three-reporter” assay format for the detection and validation of yeast two-hybrid interactions

We describe a novel assay format for the Gal4-based yeast two-hybrid-system, in which the readout from three different reporter genes is measured sequentially in a single microplate. Activation of the URA3, MEL1, and lacZ reporters in response to a protein-protein interaction is monitored by measuri...

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Main Authors: David R.H. Evans, Kendra A. Swirsding, Bruce E. Taillon, Jan F. Simons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2004-11-01
Series:BioTechniques
Online Access:https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/04375PT02
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description We describe a novel assay format for the Gal4-based yeast two-hybrid-system, in which the readout from three different reporter genes is measured sequentially in a single microplate. Activation of the URA3, MEL1, and lacZ reporters in response to a protein-protein interaction is monitored by measuring sequentially: (i) growth in medium lacking uracil, (ii) α-galactosidase activity, and (iii) β-galactosidase. The data thus generated permit elimination of many false positive signals and provide a preliminary measurement of reporter activation-strength that may be confirmed by further analysis. The assay procedure is inexpensive and requires few liquid-handling steps. It is appropriate for automated high-throughput interaction mating assays, validation of putative interactor strains and hybrid-protein self-activator tests.
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spelling doaj-art-8ec60d2672c44f0ebddbc61234df8dff2025-08-20T02:26:03ZengTaylor & Francis GroupBioTechniques0736-62051940-98182004-11-0137584084310.2144/04375PT02“One plate/three-reporter” assay format for the detection and validation of yeast two-hybrid interactionsDavid R.H. Evans0Kendra A. Swirsding1Bruce E. Taillon2Jan F. Simons31CuraGen Corporation, Branford, CT, USA1CuraGen Corporation, Branford, CT, USA1CuraGen Corporation, Branford, CT, USA1CuraGen Corporation, Branford, CT, USAWe describe a novel assay format for the Gal4-based yeast two-hybrid-system, in which the readout from three different reporter genes is measured sequentially in a single microplate. Activation of the URA3, MEL1, and lacZ reporters in response to a protein-protein interaction is monitored by measuring sequentially: (i) growth in medium lacking uracil, (ii) α-galactosidase activity, and (iii) β-galactosidase. The data thus generated permit elimination of many false positive signals and provide a preliminary measurement of reporter activation-strength that may be confirmed by further analysis. The assay procedure is inexpensive and requires few liquid-handling steps. It is appropriate for automated high-throughput interaction mating assays, validation of putative interactor strains and hybrid-protein self-activator tests.https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/04375PT02
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