Abstract
The interaction of DNA with proteins is a central theme of molecular biology. Although all cells in the organism contain the same genetic “blueprint,” this information is utilized in a highly selective and specific manner. Different types of cells activate different subsets of genes. These processes are frequently dependent on the presence of certain DNA-binding transcription factors in different cells.
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Xian, J. (2001). Capillary DNA-Protein Mobility Shift Assay. In: Mitchelson, K.R., Cheng, J. (eds) Capillary Electrophoresis of Nucleic Acids. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 163. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-116-7:355
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