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    BIOTAGE universal phase separator
    Universal Phase Separator, supplied by BIOTAGE, used in various techniques. Bioz Stars score: 90/100, based on 1 PubMed citations. ZERO BIAS - scores, article reviews, protocol conditions and more
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    Cream:

    Article Title: Novel Macrocyclic Antagonists of the Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor: Design, Realization, and Structural Characterization of Protein-Ligand Complexes.
    Article Snippet: A series of macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists identified using structure-based design principles, exemplified by HTL0028016 (1) and HTL0028125 (2), is described.. Structural characterization by X-ray crystallography of the interaction of two of the macrocycle antagonists with the CGRP receptor ectodomain is described, along with structure−activity relationships associated with point changes to the macrocyclic antagonists.. The identification of non-peptidic/natural product-derived, macrocyclic ligands for a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is noteworthy.

    other:

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The organic layer was separated, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to a give a crude material, which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO (eluent (gradient): Heptane/EtOAc (v:v=100:0 to 70:30)) to give titled product (yield: 56%) as a white solid.

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The organic layers were combined, washed with aqueous NaHCO3 (5 mL), brine (5 mL), dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude material, which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO (eluent: DCM/MeOH (v:v=90:10)) to give the titled product (yield: 39%) as an off white solid.

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The organic layer was washed with sodium bicarbonate (2×), filtered through a Biotage Universal Phase Separator and then concentrated in vacuo to a solid.

    Purification:

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The resulting mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with brine (15 mL×2), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered through a Biotage Universal Phase Separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude product, which was used for next step without any further purification. .. The resulting mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with brine (15 mL×2), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered through a Biotage Universal Phase Separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude product, which was used for next step without any further purification. ..

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). .. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). ..

    Article Title: Novel Macrocyclic Antagonists of the Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor: Design, Realization, and Structural Characterization of Protein-Ligand Complexes.
    Article Snippet: A series of macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists identified using structure-based design principles, exemplified by HTL0028016 (1) and HTL0028125 (2), is described.. Structural characterization by X-ray crystallography of the interaction of two of the macrocycle antagonists with the CGRP receptor ectodomain is described, along with structure−activity relationships associated with point changes to the macrocyclic antagonists.. The identification of non-peptidic/natural product-derived, macrocyclic ligands for a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is noteworthy.

    Residue:

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). .. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). ..

    Article Title: Novel Macrocyclic Antagonists of the Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor: Design, Realization, and Structural Characterization of Protein-Ligand Complexes.
    Article Snippet: A series of macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists identified using structure-based design principles, exemplified by HTL0028016 (1) and HTL0028125 (2), is described.. Structural characterization by X-ray crystallography of the interaction of two of the macrocycle antagonists with the CGRP receptor ectodomain is described, along with structure−activity relationships associated with point changes to the macrocyclic antagonists.. The identification of non-peptidic/natural product-derived, macrocyclic ligands for a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is noteworthy.

    Chromatography:

    Article Title: Compounds and methods for the targeted degradation of androgen receptor
    Article Snippet: The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). .. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (15 mL×2), brine (15 mL×1), filtered through a Biotage universal phase separator and then concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude residue, which was purified by silica gel chromatography on a Teledyne Combiflash ISCO system eluting with MeOH/DCM (v/v=0:100 to 10:90) to yield the desired title product (yield: 41%). ..

    Article Title: Novel Macrocyclic Antagonists of the Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor: Design, Realization, and Structural Characterization of Protein-Ligand Complexes.
    Article Snippet: A series of macrocyclic calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists identified using structure-based design principles, exemplified by HTL0028016 (1) and HTL0028125 (2), is described.. Structural characterization by X-ray crystallography of the interaction of two of the macrocycle antagonists with the CGRP receptor ectodomain is described, along with structure−activity relationships associated with point changes to the macrocyclic antagonists.. The identification of non-peptidic/natural product-derived, macrocyclic ligands for a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is noteworthy.



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    Journal: Cell Discovery

    Article Title: Phase separation of insulin receptor substrate 1 drives the formation of insulin/IGF-1 signalosomes

    doi: 10.1038/s41421-022-00426-x

    Figure Lengend Snippet: a DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 LLPS at a series of protein concentrations (5–50 μM) (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT, 150 mM NaCl). The proteins were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 40 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. b DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 LLPS in the presence of molecular crowding (2% w/v PEG-8000) (right). No phase separation was observed without crowding agent (left). The proteins were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 5 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. c LLPS of mIRS-1 at 37 °C or 4 °C for 10 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. d DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 LLPS under different salinity, as indicated. The proteins (10 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. e DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 LLPS with the addition of 1,6-hexanediol at indicated concentration. The proteins (10 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. f Phase diagrams of GFP-mIRS-1 with concentrations ranging from 0.1-1.6 μM in 50 mM Tris (pH 7.5), 2% (w/v) PEG-8000, and sodium chloride (ranging from 50–1200 mM). Blue dots indicate no phase separation. Red dots indicate phase separation. The LLPS ability of mIRS-1 under different conditions was color-coded on the basis of droplet turbidity as measured at OD600 when the proteins had been incubated with phase separation buffer at 37 °C for 120 min. g Quantification result of endogenous IRS-1 protein concentrations in C2C12 cells based on immunoblot densitometry analysis performed on cell lysates and purified FLAG-mIRS-1 protein.

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    a Schematic diagram of IDR of mIRS-1 and its truncation mutants. b FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 mutant constructs as shown in ( a ) were co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1 IDR (301–1233) into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. c Schematic diagram of mIRS-1 and its deletion mutants. d FLAG-tagged and GFP-tagged mIRS-1 or mIRS-1 ΔSAR mutants were co-transfected into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. *** p < 0.001. e FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 mutant constructs were co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1 301–600 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. f Representative confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1, mIRS-1 ΔSAR mutant, and mIRS-1-TDP-43 mutant in C2C12 cells. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 and mutant puncta are shown as violin plots ( n = 80). **** p < 0.0001. ns: not significant. g Confocal images and quantification of GFP-mIRS-1-TDP-43 mutant fluorescence recovery after photobleaching. Scale bar, 1 µm. h Time-lapse imaging showing fusion of two GFP-mIRS-1-TDP-43 droplets in cells. Scale bar, 1 µm. i Immunoblot analysis of the indicated proteins in C2C12-IRS-1 KO cell lines stably expressing GFP-mIRS-1 (mIRS-1 WT, mIRS-1 ΔSAR, mIRS-1 Δ600–800, mIRS-1 Δ800–1000, and mIRS-1 Δ1001–1233). j Confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1 wildtype and mutants in C2C12 cell lines as indicated in ( i ). Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 or mutant puncta are shown as violin plots. **** p < 0.0001. ns not significant. k DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 and mIRS-1 ΔSAR LLPS. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm.

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    Figure Lengend Snippet: a Schematic diagram of IDR of mIRS-1 and its truncation mutants. b FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 mutant constructs as shown in ( a ) were co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1 IDR (301–1233) into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. c Schematic diagram of mIRS-1 and its deletion mutants. d FLAG-tagged and GFP-tagged mIRS-1 or mIRS-1 ΔSAR mutants were co-transfected into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. *** p < 0.001. e FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 mutant constructs were co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1 301–600 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. f Representative confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1, mIRS-1 ΔSAR mutant, and mIRS-1-TDP-43 mutant in C2C12 cells. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 and mutant puncta are shown as violin plots ( n = 80). **** p < 0.0001. ns: not significant. g Confocal images and quantification of GFP-mIRS-1-TDP-43 mutant fluorescence recovery after photobleaching. Scale bar, 1 µm. h Time-lapse imaging showing fusion of two GFP-mIRS-1-TDP-43 droplets in cells. Scale bar, 1 µm. i Immunoblot analysis of the indicated proteins in C2C12-IRS-1 KO cell lines stably expressing GFP-mIRS-1 (mIRS-1 WT, mIRS-1 ΔSAR, mIRS-1 Δ600–800, mIRS-1 Δ800–1000, and mIRS-1 Δ1001–1233). j Confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1 wildtype and mutants in C2C12 cell lines as indicated in ( i ). Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 or mutant puncta are shown as violin plots. **** p < 0.0001. ns not significant. k DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 and mIRS-1 ΔSAR LLPS. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm.

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    a Confocal images of GFP-mIRS-1 foci in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 cells treated with control or with IGF-1-conditioned (100 ng/mL) medium for 2.5 min. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantitative analysis of number of mIRS-1 puncta is shown with results presented as violin plots. *** p < 0.001. b FLAG-tagged and GFP-tagged mIRS-1 were co-transfected into 293 T cells. Cells were serum starved for 16 h followed by IGF-1 stimulation and coimmunoprecipitation analysis. c Immunofluorescence staining of endogenous p-IRS-1 (Y608) antibody in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 cells treated for 5 min with control medium or IGF-1-conditioned medium. Scale bar, 5 µm. Line scan showing the related intensity profiles of mIRS-1 with p-IRS-1 (Y608). The puncta diameter was quantified ( n = 69). Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM. d Immunoblot analysis of Y608 residue tyrosine phosphorylation of FLAG-mIRS-1 purified from starved or insulin-stimulated (15 min) 293 T cells. Quantification result is shown as means ± SEM. ** p < 0.001. e DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 purified from starved or insulin-stimulated (15 min) 293 T cells. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. Quantification result is shown as means ± SD. ** p < 0.01. f Scheme indicating the location of the nine tyrosine residues of YXXM motifs in mIRS-1. g The nine tyrosine residues of the YXXM motifs in mIRS-1 were replaced by alanine residues. h Immunoblot analysis of the IRS-1 expression levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1, and C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 9YA cell lines. i Confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1 or 9YA mutant in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 9YA cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 or 9YA puncta are shown and presented as violin plots. **** p < 0.0001. j DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 or FLAG-mIRS-1 9YA purified from 293 T cells. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. k Phase diagrams of mIRS-1 wildtype, ΔSAR, and 9YA mutant proteins purified from insulin-stimulated cell lines in 50 mM Tris (pH 7.5), 2% (w/v) PEG-8000, and sodium chloride (ranging from 50–1200 mM).

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    Article Title: Phase separation of insulin receptor substrate 1 drives the formation of insulin/IGF-1 signalosomes

    doi: 10.1038/s41421-022-00426-x

    Figure Lengend Snippet: a Confocal images of GFP-mIRS-1 foci in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 cells treated with control or with IGF-1-conditioned (100 ng/mL) medium for 2.5 min. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantitative analysis of number of mIRS-1 puncta is shown with results presented as violin plots. *** p < 0.001. b FLAG-tagged and GFP-tagged mIRS-1 were co-transfected into 293 T cells. Cells were serum starved for 16 h followed by IGF-1 stimulation and coimmunoprecipitation analysis. c Immunofluorescence staining of endogenous p-IRS-1 (Y608) antibody in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 cells treated for 5 min with control medium or IGF-1-conditioned medium. Scale bar, 5 µm. Line scan showing the related intensity profiles of mIRS-1 with p-IRS-1 (Y608). The puncta diameter was quantified ( n = 69). Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM. d Immunoblot analysis of Y608 residue tyrosine phosphorylation of FLAG-mIRS-1 purified from starved or insulin-stimulated (15 min) 293 T cells. Quantification result is shown as means ± SEM. ** p < 0.001. e DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 purified from starved or insulin-stimulated (15 min) 293 T cells. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. Quantification result is shown as means ± SD. ** p < 0.01. f Scheme indicating the location of the nine tyrosine residues of YXXM motifs in mIRS-1. g The nine tyrosine residues of the YXXM motifs in mIRS-1 were replaced by alanine residues. h Immunoblot analysis of the IRS-1 expression levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1, and C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 9YA cell lines. i Confocal images of GFP-tagged mIRS-1 or 9YA mutant in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-mIRS-1 9YA cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-mIRS-1 or 9YA puncta are shown and presented as violin plots. **** p < 0.0001. j DIC images of FLAG-mIRS-1 or FLAG-mIRS-1 9YA purified from 293 T cells. The proteins (1 μM) were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 20 min. Scale bar, 20 µm. k Phase diagrams of mIRS-1 wildtype, ΔSAR, and 9YA mutant proteins purified from insulin-stimulated cell lines in 50 mM Tris (pH 7.5), 2% (w/v) PEG-8000, and sodium chloride (ranging from 50–1200 mM).

    Article Snippet: The purified proteins were added to phase separation Buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT, 2% PEG-8000 (Sangon biotech, A100159)).

    Techniques: Control, Transfection, Immunofluorescence, Staining, Western Blot, Residue, Phospho-proteomics, Purification, Incubation, Expressing, Mutagenesis

    a DIC images of LLPS of FLAG-hIRS-1 and FLAG-hIRS-1 G972 mutants at a series of protein concentrations (5 or 10 μM). The proteins were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 10 min. Scale bar, 20 µm . b Immunoblot analysis of the IRS-1 expression levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, and C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines. c Confocal images of GFP-tagged hIRS-1 or G972R mutant in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-hIRS-1 or G972R puncta are shown as violin plots. * p < 0.05. d FLAG-tagged hIRS-1 or hIRS-1 G972R mutants were co-transfected with GFP-hIRS-1 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. *** p < 0.001. e FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 801–1000 or mIRS-1 801–1000 G965R mutant was co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1-301-600 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. **** p < 0.0001. f Immunoblot analysis of total and phosphorylated AKT and ERK levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines treated with or without IGF-1 conditional medium for 2.5 min. Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. * p < 0.05, *** p < 0.001, **** p < 0.0001. ns: not significant. g GFP-tagged hIRS-1 wildtype and G972R mutant were immunoprecipitated in IGF-1-stimulated or control C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines and then subjected to Western blot with p85 or Grb2 antibodies. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. * p < 0.05. *** p < 0.001. h Confocal images of endogenous p85 and GFP-hIRS-1 or G972R mutants in the indicated cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Line scan showing the related intensity profiles of hIRS-1 with p85. The GFP-hIRS-1 or mutant puncta co-localized with p85 were quantified ( n = 33). Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM. **** p < 0.0001.

    Journal: Cell Discovery

    Article Title: Phase separation of insulin receptor substrate 1 drives the formation of insulin/IGF-1 signalosomes

    doi: 10.1038/s41421-022-00426-x

    Figure Lengend Snippet: a DIC images of LLPS of FLAG-hIRS-1 and FLAG-hIRS-1 G972 mutants at a series of protein concentrations (5 or 10 μM). The proteins were incubated with phase separation buffer at room temperature for 10 min. Scale bar, 20 µm . b Immunoblot analysis of the IRS-1 expression levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, and C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines. c Confocal images of GFP-tagged hIRS-1 or G972R mutant in C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Quantification results of GFP-hIRS-1 or G972R puncta are shown as violin plots. * p < 0.05. d FLAG-tagged hIRS-1 or hIRS-1 G972R mutants were co-transfected with GFP-hIRS-1 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. *** p < 0.001. e FLAG-tagged mIRS-1 801–1000 or mIRS-1 801–1000 G965R mutant was co-transfected with GFP-mIRS-1-301-600 into 293 T cells for immunoprecipitation analysis. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. **** p < 0.0001. f Immunoblot analysis of total and phosphorylated AKT and ERK levels in C2C12 wildtype, C2C12-IRS-1 KO, C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines treated with or without IGF-1 conditional medium for 2.5 min. Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. * p < 0.05, *** p < 0.001, **** p < 0.0001. ns: not significant. g GFP-tagged hIRS-1 wildtype and G972R mutant were immunoprecipitated in IGF-1-stimulated or control C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1, or C2C12-IRS-1 KO/GFP-hIRS-1 G972R cell lines and then subjected to Western blot with p85 or Grb2 antibodies. Data in the bar graphs represent the mean ± SEM values of the ratios of densities for three independent experiments. * p < 0.05. *** p < 0.001. h Confocal images of endogenous p85 and GFP-hIRS-1 or G972R mutants in the indicated cell lines. Scale bar, 10 µm. Line scan showing the related intensity profiles of hIRS-1 with p85. The GFP-hIRS-1 or mutant puncta co-localized with p85 were quantified ( n = 33). Data in the bar graphs represent the means ± SEM. **** p < 0.0001.

    Article Snippet: The purified proteins were added to phase separation Buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT, 2% PEG-8000 (Sangon biotech, A100159)).

    Techniques: Incubation, Western Blot, Expressing, Mutagenesis, Transfection, Immunoprecipitation, Control

    We found that the C-terminus of IRS-1 undergoes phase separation through mediating self-association. Insulin/IGF signaling leads to tyrosine phosphorylation of IRS-1 which promotes the formation of IRS-1 droplets and the recruitment of downstream effectors to form insulin/IGF signalosomes.

    Journal: Cell Discovery

    Article Title: Phase separation of insulin receptor substrate 1 drives the formation of insulin/IGF-1 signalosomes

    doi: 10.1038/s41421-022-00426-x

    Figure Lengend Snippet: We found that the C-terminus of IRS-1 undergoes phase separation through mediating self-association. Insulin/IGF signaling leads to tyrosine phosphorylation of IRS-1 which promotes the formation of IRS-1 droplets and the recruitment of downstream effectors to form insulin/IGF signalosomes.

    Article Snippet: The purified proteins were added to phase separation Buffer (50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT, 2% PEG-8000 (Sangon biotech, A100159)).

    Techniques: Phospho-proteomics