Enzymatic detection systems for non-isotopic in situ hybridization using biotinylated cDNA probes

1995 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Trabandt ◽  
Renate E. Gay ◽  
Vikas P. Sukhatme ◽  
Steffen Gay
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Enzymatic Detection

scholarly journals The effect of avidin-biotin interactions in detection systems for in situ hybridization.

1992 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
E J Speel ◽  
B Schutte ◽  
F C Ramaekers ◽  
A H Hopman
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Network Formation ◽  
Transitional Cell ◽  
Fluorescein Isothiocyanate ◽  
Staining Technique ◽  
Dna Probe ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Amplification Method ◽  
The Individual

The effect of avidin-biotin interactions in several detection systems for the non-radioactive in situ hybridization (ISH) technique was studied in a model system using a transitional cell carcinoma line and a biotinylated DNA probe. We performed fluorescence ISH to unravel the individual steps in a sensitive and frequently used amplification method which makes use of the alternating cytochemical detection layers of fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated avidin (AvFITC) and biotinylated goat anti-avidin (BioGAA) antibodies to detect the hybridized and biotinylated probe. Our experiments revealed that BioGAA antibodies bind with their antigen binding sites and not with their biotin moieties to avidin molecules that have already interacted with the DNA probe. The probable working mechanism of this amplification method is presented in a model. Furthermore, we used a peroxidase staining technique to compare with each other the sensitivity of several other detection systems in which avidin-biotin interactions play an important role, e.g., the avidin-biotinylated peroxidase complex (ABC) system. The experiments show that avidin molecules can not be efficiently used to interconnect two biotinylated molecular layers, since their introduction leads to firmly closed cytochemical networks. Such a closed network is already formed between the hybridized and biotinylated DNA probe and a first detection layer of avidin molecules, as appears from the finding that biotinylated molecules could hardly be coupled to these avidin molecules in a following detection layer. Therefore, the results presented here provide us with new insight into the molecular basis of cytochemical network formation. This will enable us to choose the proper procedures for increasing the sensitivity of ISH detection systems.

scholarly journals Double-target in situ hybridization in brightfield microscopy.

1994 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 1071-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
H M Kerstens ◽  
P J Poddighe ◽  
A G Hanselaar
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Simultaneous Detection ◽  
Dna Probes ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Tissue Sections ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin ◽  
Immunochemical Detection ◽  
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded ◽  
Chromosome Imbalances

For brightfield detection of two different DNA target sequences in one sample, we developed a double-target in situ hybridization (ISH) technique, using biotin- and digoxigenin-labeled chromosome-specific DNA probes. First, several immunochemical detection systems were optimized and compared for sensitivity and simultaneous applicability. Two non-interfering immunochemical systems were chosen for simultaneous detection of the DNA probe labels. This resulted in combination of an alkaline phosphatase (AP)-conjugated avidin-biotin system with a horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated antibody system for detection of biotin- and digoxigenin-labeled DNA probes, respectively. Development of AP with New Fuchsin-naphthol phosphate and HRP with diaminobenzidine-H2O2 resulted in stable, well-contrasting (red and black, respectively) color precipitates visible by conventional light microscopy. The double-target ISH technique was successfully applied on a wide variety of biological materials, such as metaphase spreads, cytospin, and Thin-prep samples of cytological specimens, frozen tissue sections, and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections. In particular, on tissue sections, where quantitative interpretation of ISH data can be hampered by truncation of nuclei, the double-target ISH technique appeared to be a valuable tool for demonstration of chromosome aberrations and chromosome imbalances.

scholarly journals Sensitive Multicolor Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization Using Catalyzed Reporter Deposition (CARD) Amplification

1997 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 1439-1446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernst J.M. Speel ◽  
Frans C.S. Ramaekers ◽  
Anton H.N. Hopman
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Peroxidase Activity ◽  
Single Copy ◽  
Metaphase Chromosomes ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Copy Dna ◽  
Catalyzed Reporter Deposition ◽  
Single Copy Dna

We describe the simultaneous localization of DNA sequences in cell and chromosome preparations by means of differently fluorochrome-labeled (AMCA, FITC, TRITC) tyramides using the catalyzed reporter deposition (CARD) procedure. For this purpose, repeated as well as single-copy DNA probes were labeled with biotin, digoxigenin, and FITC, hybridized, and visualized with three different cytochemical detection systems based on horseradish peroxidase conjugates. These were sequentially applied to interphase nuclei and metaphase chromosomes at low concentrations to prevent crossreaction and nonspecific background. In situ localized peroxidase activity was visualized by the deposition of fluorochrome-labeled tyramide molecules. To allow specific deposition of a second and a third tyramide conjugate for multiple-target fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), remaining peroxidase activity was always completely inactivated by a mild acid treatment before application of the next peroxidase conjugate. The CARD reactions were optimized for maximal signal-to-noise ratio and discrete localization by tuning reaction time, H2O2, and tyramide concentrations. For both repeated and single-copy DNA targets, high FISH signal intensities were obtained, providing improvement of sensitivity over conventional indirect detection systems. In addition, the fluorescence CARD detection system proved to be highly efficient and easy to implement in multiple-labeling studies, such as reported here for FISH.

An optimized fluorescence in situ hybridization procedure for detecting rye chromosomes in wheat

Genome ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 701-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. K. Nkongolo ◽  
N. L. V. Lapitan ◽  
J. S. Quick ◽  
M. D. Muhlmann
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Probe Concentration ◽  
Hybridization Procedure ◽  
Strong Hybridization ◽  
Increased Sensitivity ◽  
Wheat Hybrids ◽  
Enzymatic Detection ◽  
Chromosome Segments

In situ hybridization with an interspersed repeat clone from rye, pSc119, was shown to be useful for detecting rye chromosomes introduced into wheat. However, since pSc119 also shows strong hybridization to a few sites in certain wheat chromosomes, small rye chromosome segments added to wheat may be difficult to detect. In this study, detection of rye chromosomes present in triticale and triticale × wheat hybrids was accomplished with the use of a subfragment from pSc119 (pSc119.1) whose sequence is dispersed throughout the rye chromosomes and only weakly cross-hybridizes to a few telomeric and centromeric regions of wheat. The in situ hybridization conditions were optimized to readily distinguish rye chromosomes from wheat chromosomes without the need for intensive analysis of hybridization patterns. Rye chromosomes were readily detected using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Fluorescence detection provided increased sensitivity over enzymatic detection and allowed signals to be amplified with repeated use of biotinylated anti-avidin antibody and avidin-FITC. Detection of rye chromatin was further optimized by doubling the probe concentration. Finally, double exposure photography of the same cell with two different filters provided another means to further increase the contrast between rye and wheat chromosomes.Key words: fluorescence in situ hybridization, rye, wheat.

scholarly journals Ultrastructural non-radioactive in situ hybridization of GH mRNA in rat pituitary gland: pre-embedding vs ultra-thin frozen sections vs post-embedding.

1992 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 979-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Le Guellec ◽  
A Trembleau ◽  
C Pechoux ◽  
F Gossard ◽  
G Morel
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Ultrastructural Level ◽  
Pituitary Cells ◽  
Frozen Sections ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Section Method ◽  
Enzymatic Detection

In situ hybridization at the ultrastructural level can be carried out using three different methods: on vibratome sections before embedding in epoxy resin, on ultra-thin frozen sections, or on ultra-thin sections of tissues embedded in hydrophilic resin such as Lowicryl. With the purpose of comparing the sensitivity, resolution, and ultrastructural preservation of these three methods, we examined the expression of the growth hormone (GH) gene in anterior pituitary cells by in situ hybridization at the ultrastructural level, using a synthetic oligonucleotide complementary to the codons of the mRNA from Gln 45 to Ser 54 labeled at the 3' end of biotin-21dUTP. All these methods gave similar results: mRNA was located on the lamellar endoplasmic reticulum of somatotrophs. The pre-embedding method gave the best ultrastructural preservation, with low resolution with the enzymatic detection system and an intermediate sensitivity. A probe concentration of 10 pmol/ml was sufficient to obtain a signal. With this method gold particles could not be used without pre-treatment. The frozen section method gave the best sensitivity (a signal was observed with 4 pmol/ml of probe) but the lowest ultrastructural preservation. On ultra-thin Lowicryl sections, resolution was as high as with the frozen-section method, ultrastructural conservation was intermediate, and sensitivity was low. These results indicate that the last method seems to be a good compromise between sensitivity and ultrastructural preservation.

scholarly journals Albumin and collagen mRNA expression in normal and analbuminemic rodent liver: analysis by in situ hybridization using biotinylated probes.

1990 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Saber ◽  
P M Novikoff ◽  
D A Shafritz
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Subcellular Location ◽  
Rat Hepatocytes ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Nucleic Acid Hybridization ◽  
Rna Probes ◽  
Normal Rat ◽  
Excellent Preservation ◽  
Enzymatic Detection

We used in situ nucleic acid hybridization cytochemistry to examine cell types and subcellular sites expressing albumin (alb) or pro alpha 2 collagen (col) mRNA in livers from normal and analbuminemic rodents. Biotinylated cDNA or RNA probes were applied to aldehyde-fixed, non-frozen sections and the resulting DNA-RNA or RNA-RNA hybrids were subsequently visualized by enzymatic detection of either peroxidase or alkaline phosphatase conjugated to anti-biotin IgG or streptavidin. In normal rat liver, alb mRNA was expressed in all hepatocytes and was localized to discrete subcellular structures distributed as aggregates in the cytoplasm and in specific structures encircling the nucleus; these subcellular structures most likely represent the endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope. In mouse liver, pro alpha 2 col mRNA was identified in a subpopulation of sinusoidal lining cells which have the morphological appearance of lipocytes. In liver from analbuminemic rats, a small number of hepatocytes, distributed throughout the hepatic lobule, expressed alb mRNA at high levels; the subcellular distribution of this alb mRNA was essentially identical to that observed in normal rat hepatocytes. Since non-radioactive in situ hybridization detected mRNA within the boundaries of individual cells and showed its precise subcellular location under conditions in which there was excellent preservation of tissue morphology, this procedure should be useful for a wide variety of histopathologic studies.

DNA sequence mapping in interphase and metaphase chromosomes by fluorescence in situ hybridization

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 496-497
Author(s):  
Barbara Trask ◽  
Susan Allen ◽  
Anne Bergmann ◽  
Mari Christensen ◽  
Anne Fertitta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Dna Sequence ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Dual Band ◽  
Nick Translation ◽  
Metaphase Chromosomes ◽  
Band Pass ◽  
Texas Red ◽  
Fluorescent Spot

Using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), the positions of DNA sequences can be discretely marked with a fluorescent spot. The efficiency of marking DNA sequences of the size cloned in cosmids is 90-95%, and the fluorescent spots produced after FISH are ≈0.3 μm in diameter. Sites of two sequences can be distinguished using two-color FISH. Different reporter molecules, such as biotin or digoxigenin, are incorporated into DNA sequence probes by nick translation. These reporter molecules are labeled after hybridization with different fluorochromes, e.g., FITC and Texas Red. The development of dual band pass filters (Chromatechnology) allows these fluorochromes to be photographed simultaneously without registration shift.

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