Biochemistry Facility
The Institute of Vision provides its biochemistry platform for in-depth protein studies.
Presentation
The biochemistry platform of the Institute of Vision has equipment for biochemical protein studies. It has expertise in researching protein-protein interactions and offers advice for the implementation and optimization of biochemical protocols.
Expertise
The biochemistry platform of the Institute of Vision specializes in the following fields of expertise:
- Adaptation and implementation of protein production and extraction methods, including recombinant proteins
- Development and adaptation of immunoblotting techniques, co-immunoprecipitation, protein-protein interactions, subcellular extract preparations, isolation of membrane microdomains, protein purification, receptor/ligand interaction
- Development of methods for analyzing intracellular signaling pathways
Equipment
- Bioanalyzer 2100: Quality control of DNA, RNA, proteins
- Fusion Fx7: Chemiluminescence immunoblot acquisition
- ChemiDocXR: Stain-free technology (immunoblot normalization)
- Nanodrop 2000: Measurement of DNA, RNA, protein concentrations
