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Spreading of Chromatin Modifications
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2020
The histone proteins in the nucleosomes are post-translationally modified (PTM) to increase or decrease access to DNA. The commonly observed PTMs are methylation, acetylation, phosphorylation, and ubiquitination of lysine amino acids in the histone H3 tail region. These histone modifications have specific meaning for the cell. Hence, they are called "histone code". The protein complex involved in histone modification is termed as "reader-writer" complex. Writers The writer is an enzyme that can...
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Surface Spreading and Immunostaining of Yeast Chromosomes
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2015
A method for surface-spreading chromosomes from budding yeast is presented. This method is derived from a method previously described by Loidl and Klein. In addition, we demonstrate a procedure for immunostaining of spread chromosomes.
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Preparation of Meiotic Chromosome Spreads from Mouse Spermatocytes
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2017
Meiosis is the developmental process by which gametes are formed through a single round of DNA replication and two successive rounds of chromosome segregation. Mammalian meiosis can be examined by utilizing a technique to prepare meiotic chromosome spreads. Here, we demonstrate a method of preparing surface-spread nuclei from mouse spermatocytes.
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Behavioral Phenotyping of Murine Disease Models with the Integrated Behavioral Station (INBEST)
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2015
Prolonged and comprehensive monitoring of mice in a home-cage environment provides a deeper understanding of aberrant behavior in murine models of brain diseases. This paper describes the Integrated Behavioral Station (INBEST) as the key component of contemporary behavioral analysis.
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Chromosomal Spread Preparation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells for Karyotyping
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2009
Karyotyping is a simple and useful technique widely used for detecting genetic alterations. Here we describe a step by step protocol for chromosome spread preparation of human embryonic stem cells for monitoring the chromosomal status of these cells maintained in culture.
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Interfacial energy balance among the liquid, solid, and surrounding gas governs whether a deposited material forms limited coverage or a more extensive film. This balance influences contact angle, while viscosity and contact-line dynamics affect how the footprint changes over time. In engineering design, these linked quantities connect interfacial conditions and flow-related behavior to coating or deposition outcomes.
Several factors jointly influence the result rather than acting as isolated controls. Viscosity, surface roughness, temperature, and contact-line dynamics can alter the spreading rate, contact angle, or final film shape. Considering them together helps engineers interpret why two systems with similar liquids may produce different surface coverage and supports process optimization.
Contact angle, spreading rate, and final film shape describe different aspects of the same surface process. Contact angle indicates the interfacial configuration, spreading rate captures how coverage develops, and film shape shows the resulting distribution after deposition. Examining all three gives engineers a broader basis for judging coverage and interfacial performance than relying on one outcome alone.
An engineering assessment should connect conditions at the interface with observable outcomes. Engineers can consider the liquid-solid-gas energy balance alongside viscosity, roughness, temperature, and contact-line dynamics, then evaluate contact angle, spreading rate, and final film shape. This approach supports decisions about whether a process is likely to deliver uniform coverage or reliable bonding.
Spreading behavior is relevant wherever a liquid, droplet, or deposited material must cover a surface effectively. Engineering applications include coatings, printing, soldering, adhesives, and spray deposition. In each case, controlling how material extends across the surface helps address requirements for coverage and adhesion, which can influence manufacturing quality and the performance of the resulting system.
The final distribution of deposited material affects more than appearance or surface coverage. Uniform coverage and strong interfacial bonding can influence manufacturing quality, device performance, and material reliability. For engineering systems, analyzing spreading behavior therefore helps connect deposition conditions with functional outcomes, especially when coatings, printed materials, solder, adhesives, or sprayed layers must remain effective.