Real-Time Monitoring of Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization Kinetics

We present a novel method for real-time monitoring and kinetic analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). We implement the method using a vertical microfluidic probe containing a microstructure designed for rapid switching between probe solution and nonfluorescent imaging buffer. The FIS...

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Published in:Analytical chemistry (Washington) 2018-10, Vol.90 (19), p.11470-11477
Main Authors: Ostromohov, Nadya, Huber, Deborah, Bercovici, Moran, Kaigala, Govind V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Buffers
Chemistry
Dextran
Dextran sulfate
Fluorescence
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
Ionic strength
Kinetics
Microfluidics
Microstructure
Probes
Real time
Signal monitoring
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Summary:We present a novel method for real-time monitoring and kinetic analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). We implement the method using a vertical microfluidic probe containing a microstructure designed for rapid switching between probe solution and nonfluorescent imaging buffer. The FISH signal is monitored in real time during the imaging buffer wash, during which signal associated with unbound probes is removed. We provide a theoretical description of the method as well as a demonstration of its applicability using a model system of centromeric probes (Cen17). We demonstrate the applicability of the method for characterization of FISH kinetics under conditions of varying probe concentration, destabilizing agent (formamide) content, volume exclusion agent (dextran sulfate) content, and ionic strength. We show that our method can be used to investigate the effect of each of these variables and provide insight into processes affecting in situ hybridization, facilitating the design of new assays.
ISSN:0003-2700
1520-6882
DOI:10.1021/acs.analchem.8b02630