Interactions of transcription factors (TFs) with the RNA polymerase are usually studied using pulldown assays. We apply a Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) technology to characterize the interaction of GrgA with the chlamydial RNA polymerase. Compared to pulldown assays, BLI detects real-time association and dissociation, offers higher sensitivity, and is highly quantitative.
Desai, M., Di, R., Fan, H. Application of Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) for Studying Protein-Protein Interactions in Transcription. J. Vis. Exp. (149), e59687, doi:10.3791/59687 (2019).