A protocol for qualitative and quantitative measurement of endosomal processing using hot spot analysis

STAR Protoc. 2021 Jul 6;2(3):100648. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2021.100648. eCollection 2021 Sep 17.

Abstract

A detailed quantification of antigen processing by endosomal compartments provides important information on the pattern of protein fragmentation. Here, we describe a protocol that combines gradient purified endosomes, incubated with antigens, followed by hot spot analysis of MS/MS-sequenced peptides. The analysis identifies differences in endosomal antigen processing by dendritic cells under diverse experimental conditions. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Clement et al. (2021).

Keywords: MHC II; antigen processing and presentation; endosomes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens / metabolism*
  • Dendritic Cells / immunology
  • Dendritic Cells / metabolism
  • Endosomes / immunology
  • Endosomes / metabolism*
  • Membrane Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Mice
  • Molecular Biology / methods*
  • Peptides / immunology
  • Peptides / metabolism
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Substances

  • Antigens
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Peptides
  • flt3 ligand protein