Co-immunoprecipitation for deciphering protein interactomes

Abstract

A single protein is often capable of binding with many partners, enabling potential effects on either protein, such as modifying its expression or activity. However, due to the complex nature of in vivo systems, it is often difficult to perform nontargeted assays with a protein of interest. Methods in discovery proteomics must be used to find potential interactors to pave the way for additional, more focused studies. This protocol describes the biological steps needed to create an interactome focused on a single protein target through co-immunoprecipitation.