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Preparation of Viral DNA from Nucleocapsids
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2011
We describe the process of isolating high purity herpesvirus nucleocapsid DNA from infected cells. The final DNA captured from solution is of high concentration and purity, making it ideally suited for high-throughput sequencing, high fidelity PCR reactions, and transfections to produce new viral recombinants.
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DNA Synthesis Assay: A Technique to Assess DNA Synthesis in Proliferating Cells Using Radioactive Tritiated Thymidine Incorporation
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2023
In this video, we determine the proliferative capacity of neuronal progenitor cells by measuring the incorporation of radioactive tracer tritiated thymidine into the DNA of cells. This technique can be used to study cell proliferation after treatment with certain drugs and growth factors.
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Isolation of Proteins from Viral DNA-protein Complexes
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2026
Source: Dembowski, J. A., et al. Purification of Viral DNA for the Identification of Associated Viral and Cellular Proteins. J. Vis. Exp. (2017).This video demonstrates the isolation of protein–viral DNA complexes from cell nuclei using click chemistry and magnetic bead purification. The protocol involves labeling viral genomes with alkyne-modified nucleotides, biotinylation via a click reaction, and binding to streptavidin-coated magnetic beads. Following washing and heat elution, the purified...
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Using Click Chemistry to Measure the Effect of Viral Infection on Host-Cell RNA Synthesis
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2013
This method describes the use of click chemistry to measure changes in host cell transcription after infection with the Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) strain MP-12. Results can be visualized qualitatively via fluorescence microscopy or obtained quantitatively through flow cytometry. This method is adaptable for use with other viruses.
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Inhibitors of Viral Protein Synthesis
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2026
Protein synthesis is indispensable for viral replication, as viruses lack the cellular machinery required for this process and must hijack the host's translational apparatus. In response, host cells deploy a critical innate immune defense involving interferons, specialized cytokines that play a central role in inhibiting viral propagation.Upon viral detection, infected cells release interferons that bind to receptors on adjacent uninfected cells, activating the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and...
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A defined origin of replication provides a starting point for copying the viral genome. From this site, DNA polymerization can proceed on a template while supporting proteins help make the DNA accessible and maintain a suitable structure. This organization links genome copying with the orderly maintenance of viral genetic material inside the host cell.
Viral DNA synthesis may rely on viral DNA polymerases, host DNA polymerases, or contributions from both. These enzymes add complementary nucleotides to a growing DNA strand by reading a template. Determining which polymerase supplies this activity helps explain how a virus interacts with its host and identifies molecular processes relevant to antiviral drug development.
Polymerization requires access to a DNA template, so proteins that unwind DNA or stabilize exposed DNA support the copying process. Their activity helps maintain the template in a usable configuration while complementary nucleotides are added. This cooperation between structural support proteins and polymerases is essential for efficient genome maintenance and replication.
Copying the genome connects viral DNA synthesis with changes in viral genetic information over time. Studying the process shows how viruses reproduce within host cells and how their genomes are maintained as new infectious particles form. These observations provide biological context for understanding viral interactions, genome variation, and the evolutionary behavior of DNA viruses.
A typical conceptual sequence begins when replication is organized at a defined origin. Proteins then help unwind or stabilize the DNA so a template can be used, and a viral or host DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to the growing strand. This framework guides laboratory analysis of genome copying without assuming that every DNA virus uses identical components.
Researchers examine this process when they need to understand viral reproduction, analyze viral genomes, or identify opportunities for antiviral drug development. The same knowledge supports the design of viral vectors for research and biotechnology. Examining polymerases, origins, and supporting proteins can connect molecular events with genome maintenance and the formation of infectious particles.