Chapter title |
Western Blotting of the Endocannabinoid System
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Chapter number | 25 |
Book title |
Endocannabinoid Signaling
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Published in |
Methods in molecular biology, January 2016
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DOI | 10.1007/978-1-4939-3539-0_25 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-1-4939-3537-6, 978-1-4939-3539-0
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Authors |
Jim Wager-Miller, Ken Mackie, Wager-Miller, Jim, Mackie, Ken |
Editors |
Mauro Maccarrone |
Abstract |
Measuring expression levels of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is an important step for understanding the distribution, function, and regulation of these receptors. A common approach for detecting proteins from complex biological systems is Western blotting. In this chapter, we describe a general approach to Western blotting protein components of the endocannabinoid system using sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and nitrocellulose membranes, with a focus on detecting type 1 cannabinoid (CB1) receptors. When this technique is carefully used, specifically with validation of the primary antibodies, it can provide quantitative information on protein expression levels. Additional information can also be inferred from Western blotting such as potential posttranslational modifications that can be further evaluated by specific analytical techniques. |
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