title: High resolution isoelectric focusing in a narrow pH interval for the phenotyping of vitamin D-binding protein (Gc-globulin).
abstract: A routine method for the analysis of Vitamin D-binding protein (Gc-globulin) phenotypes has been developed. The assay is based on isoelectric focusing in a narrow pH interval (4.5-5.4) using Agarose IEF (1%) or polyacrylamide (T5% C3%) gels, followed by immunofixation. When focused in this pH gradient the anodal and cathodal bands of the phenotype Gc 1-2 are separately by 16-18 mm. The "fast" and "slow" bands of the phenotype Gc 1-1 can also be easily distinguished from each other. The isoelectric focusing technique which has been developed resolves the Vitamin D-binding protein phenotypes in a fast, convenient and reproducible manner. Since agarose gels are so easy to cast and process, Agarose IEF is recommended as the matrix of choice.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007525:Isoelectric Focusing / Q000379:methods; D010641:Phenotype; D014809:Vitamin D-Binding Protein / Q000032:analysis* / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D014809:Vitamin D-Binding Protein