By: Kristine Mann1 

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It is now generally accepted that both the structure and function of a number of specific transcriptional factors, including
p53 (1), are subject to redox regulation in cells in which these factors are expressed. The present chapterdescribes methods for
the analysis of redox changes in the structure of p53 and the effect of redox modulation on binding of p53 to a DNA consensus
sequence. In addition, methods are described for studying the effect of redox perturbations of cells on the functioning of
p53 in the cell cycle and in apoptosis. By studying the effect of redox agents on p53, we have concluded that p53 is subject
to structural redox modulation and that this modulation affects the functional ability of the protein to bind to DNA, to cause
cell cycle arrest, and to trigger apoptosis.
Affiliation(s): (1) Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 476 | Year: 2009 | Page Range: 113-134 | DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-129-1_9
Subject: Cell Biology
Key Words: Redox regulation - p53 purification - structure - and function of p53 - DNA binding - aminothiol WR1065 treatment - in vivo redox forms of p53 and thioredoxin - cell cycle analysis - apoptosis analysis
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