This video describes the microtubule-binding assay used to separate the microtubule-binding tau protein from non-binding hyperphosphorylated tau protein fractions in colorectal cancer cells. This assay helps determine the effect of various chemicals that can alter the phosphorylation status of tau protein, affecting its microtubule binding.
Protocol
1. Microtubule-binding Assay For the microtubule-binding assay, Add ~1 x 106 HCT 116 cells into 100 mm tissue-culture dishes containing the Minimum Essential Media (MEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) and 1% penicillin-streptomycin. After one day of culturing, cells will reach 60-70% confluence. Prepare 1X (2 mL) PEM buffer from 10X PEM buffer stored at 4 °C by adding 20 µM (40 µL) paclitaxel and 1 mM (20 µL) GTP. Take the microtubule (…
Microtubule Binding Assay in CRC Cells: A Method to Examine Microtubule Binding Tau Protein in Colorectal Cancer Cells. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e20340, doi: (2023).