In this video, we perform zymography, an electrophoretic technique, to analyze the proteolytic activity within biological samples.
Protocol
1. Electrophoresis of Biological Samples in Peptide Zymography Gels Dissolve samples in conventional zymography sample buffer (62.5 mM Tris-HCl, pH 6.8, 25% glycerol, 4% SDS, 0.01% bromophenol blue). For cell and tissue samples, ~30 µg of total protein per well is recommended, and 50–100 ng of protein for MMP standards. Add 400 mL of 1x Tris-Glycine SDS Running Buffer to the gel apparatus. Load up to 35 µL of sample per well. Run the samples at 120 V at 4 °…
Fluorescent Peptide Zymography: A Modified Technique to Detect Protease Activity Using Fluorogenic Substrates in Zymogram Gels. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e20683, doi: (2023).