The ability of cells to adapt to stress is crucial for their survival. Regulation of mRNA translation is one such adaptation strategy, providing for rapid regulation of the proteome. Here, we provide a standardized polysome profiling protocol to identify specific mRNAs that are selectively translated under stress conditions.
Faye, M. D., Graber, T. E., Holcik, M. Assessment of Selective mRNA Translation in Mammalian Cells by Polysome Profiling. J. Vis. Exp. (92), e52295, doi:10.3791/52295 (2014).