Analysis of proteostasis during aging with western blot of detergent-soluble and insoluble protein fractions
Mamta Rai, Michelle Curley, Zane Coleman, Anjana Nityanandam, Jianqin Jiao, Flávia A. Graça, Liam C. Hunt, Fabio Demontis
Abstract
Defects in protein quality control are the underlying cause of age-related diseases. The western blot analysis of detergent-soluble and insoluble protein fractions has proven useful in identifying interventions that regulate proteostasis. Here, we describe the protocol for such analyses in Drosophila tissues, mouse skeletal muscle, human organoids, and HEK293 cells. We describe key adaptations of this protocol and provide key information that will help modify this protocol for future studies in other tissues and disease models. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Rai et al. (2021) and Hunt el al. (2021).