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Methods for Measuring Real Time Kinase Activity

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-23
LIFE TECH CORP
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[0007] The present invention relates to methods for detecting and/or measuring the activity of a specific kinase, with the methods comprising contacting one or more kinases with a binding agent to isolate a specific kinase of interest. The isolated kinase is then contacted with a kinase activity sensor, where the kinase activ

Problems solved by technology

Currently, few examples of sensors capable of such assays exist.
The results of these assays have a propensity to generate false positive results when trying to identify and / or measure the activity of a specific kinase.
Currently, there are no methods in the literature that overcome this problem caused by the promiscuity of kinase recognition motifs in capturing specific kinases.

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Quantification of p38 Kinase Activity

[0240] A mouse monoclonal antibody specific for p38 kinase was attached to the wells of a 96-well plate. The concentrations of p38 antibody in carbonate buffer were 3 μg / ml, 6 μg / ml and 12 μg / ml and 100 μl of each concentration was used per well.

[0241] Murine macrophage cells (RAW264.7) were exposed to anisomycine and incubated for about 2 hours in culture. Control cells were untreated. After incubation, cell culture was removed from the cells and the cells were washed. Cells were then lysed using commercially available cell lysis reagents, and the cell lysate was added to the wells of the coated plate.

[0242] After the binding agent was allowed to capture the specific kinase of interest (p38), the kinase activity sensor was added to the wells (50 ng) along with 1 mM ATP. In this instance, the kinase recognition motif of the activity sensor comprised the amino acid sequence: AHLQRLSI(dP) (SEQ ID NO. 134), where the serine was the phosphorylatio...

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Quantification of Erk1 / 2 Kinase Activity

[0243] A rabbit monoclonal antibody specific for Erk1 / 2 kinase was attached to the wells of a 96-well plate. The concentrations of Erk1 / 2 antibody in carbonate buffer were 3 μg / ml, 6 μg / ml and 12 μg / ml and 100 μl of each concentration was used per well.

[0244] Murine embryonic fibroblast cells (3T3) were exposed to platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) and incubated for about 2 hours in culture. Control cells were untreated. After incubation, cell culture was removed from the cells and the cells were washed. Cells were then lysed using commercially available cell lysis reagents, and the cell lysate was added to the wells of the coated plate.

[0245] After the binding agent was allowed to capture the specific kinase of interest (Erk1 / 2), the kinase activity sensor was added to the wells (50 ng) along with 1 mM ATP. In this instance, the kinase recognition motif of the activity sensor comprised the amino acid sequence: AHLQRLSI(dP) (SEQ ID NO. 1...

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Measurement of Akt1 Activity in Crude Lysates from PDGF-Treated or Control NIH3T3 Cells

[0246] NIH3T3 cells were seeded in 100 mm dishes and grown in DMEM plus 10% fetal bovine serum until 90% confluent. The cells were then incubated overnight in serum-free medium to induce quiescence, followed by treatment with PDGF A / B (50 ng / mL, 10 min) or control media. Cell lysates were prepared and Akt1 activity was assayed as described below in the assay procedure.

[0247] The PDGF-treated sample showed a reaction rate of 1.13 RFU / sec, whereas the control treated sample had a markedly reduced rate of 0.12 RFU / sec, resulting in a dramatic signal-to-noise ratio of 9. Other assay control groups (bead only group or bead and antibody only group) also had reaction rates less than 0.12 RFU / sec. Activity was assayed as described in the Assay Procedure section below using SEQ ID NO. 25. Results are shown in FIG. 3.

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[0248] Wash Buffer (prepare 1× stock): Dilute an appropriat...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for detecting and / or measuring the activity of a specific kinase, with the methods comprising contacting one or more kinases with a binding agent to isolate a specific kinase of interest. The isolated kinase is then contacted with a kinase activity sensor, where the kinase activity sensor is comprised of a kinase recognition motif that is capable of being recognized by the isolated kinase, and at least one phosphorylation site. The isolated kinase phosphorylates the amino acid target of the kinase activity sensor and levels of the phosphorylated target amino acid can then be quantified.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 759,919, filed Jan. 18, 2006 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 819,432, filed Jul. 7, 2006, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to methods for detecting and / or measuring the activity of a specific kinase of interest. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Protein kinases are believed to play a role in the formation of many different diseases. Therefore, new drug candidates and treatment protocols are being identified using methods for understanding and identifying protein kinase activity and molecules that affect that activity. [0004] A protein kinase catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to a serine, threonine or tyrosine residue in a peptide or protein sequence. Protein kinases are involved in all aspects of regulation ...

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IPC IPC(8): G01N33/53C07K16/46
CPCG01N33/573C12Q1/485
Inventor GEE, KYLE R.LI, MINQIAN, XIAO-DONGSCHAEFER, ERIK MICHAEL
Owner LIFE TECH CORP