Encompasses lipoprotein-centered methodologies designed for all experience levels
Features detailed protocols that are lab-ready
Includes expert tips and key implementation advice to ensure successful results


The lipid-rich and otherwise challenging nature of many key tissues complicates many aspects of current research, and applications of the unique nature of lipoproteins and their biological effects has engendered unique and vital methodologies. In Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Disease: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field present a compendium of advanced and classical molecular biology methods targeted towards lipoprotein, atherosclerosis, and vascular biology research, bringing together in a single volume an updated set of protocols and strategies for methods now driving the most recent advances, along with classical methods that are still widely used. Among the many topics covered in this cutting-edge work, the book delves into crucial techniques such as quantitative real-time PCR, microarrays, RT-PCR laser capture microdissection, and tissue-specific gene overexpression, knockout, and knockdown methodologies, including AAV as a liver-directed gene delivery vehicle. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective subjects, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and valuable notes which highlight tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.


Comprehensive and easy to use, Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Disease: Methods and Protocols serves both novices and experts alike as a complete guide for any researcher with an interest in lipoproteins and their significant biological effects.
Content Level » Professional/practitioner

Keywords » Atherosclerosis - Gene knockout - Lipoprotein - RNA and gene expression - Sequencing - Transgenic models - Vascular biology research

Related subjects » Cardiology & Angiology

Part I: RNA and Gene Expression



1. Cloning Full-Length Transcripts and Transcript Variants Using 5’ and 3’ RACE

Lita A. Freeman



2. Monitoring Gene Expression: Quantitative Real-Time RT-PCR

Elke M. Wagner



3. Microarray Technology: Basic Methodology and Application in Clinical Research for Biomarker Discovery in Vascular Diseases

Nalini Raghavachari



4. Northern Analysis of Gene Expression

Lita A. Freeman



5. Laser Capture Microdissection for Analysis of Macrophage Gene Expression from Atherosclerotic Lesions

Jonathan E. Feig and Edward A. Fisher



Part II: Sequencing



6. Sequencing PCR-Amplified DNA in Lipoprotein and Cardiovascular Disease Research

Victoria Youngblood and James G. Taylor VI



7. Introduction to Next-Generation Nucleic Acid Sequencing in Cardiovascular Disease Research

Lena Diaw, Victoria Youngblood, and James G. Taylor VI



Part III: Transgenic, Knockout, and Knockdown Methodologies



8. Strategies for Designing Transgenic DNA Constructs

Chengyu Liu



9. Purification of Plasmid and BAC Transgenic DNA Constructs

Chengyu Liu, Yubin Du, Wen Xie, and Changyun Gui



10. Pronuclear Microinjection and Oviduct Transfer Procedures for Transgenic Mouse Production

Chengyu Liu, Wen Xie, Changyun Gui, and Yubin Du



11. Genotyping of Transgenic Animals by Real-Time Quantitative PCR with TaqMan Probes

Boris Vaisman



12. Generation of General and Tissue-Specific Gene Knockout Mouse Models

Xian-Cheng Jiang



13. Adeno-Associated Viruses as Liver-Directed Gene Delivery Vehicles: Focus on Lipoprotein Metabolism

William R. Lagor, Julie C. Johnston, Martin Lock, Luk H. Vandenberghe, and Daniel J. Rader



14. Modulation of Lipoprotein Metabolism by Antisense Technology: Preclinical Drug Discovery Methodology

Rosanne M. Crooke and Mark J. Graham



Part IV: Special Topics



15. Chromatin Immunoprecipitation

Grant D. Barish and Rajenda K. Tangirala



16. Measurement of Lecithin:Cholesterol Acyltransferase Activity with the Use of a Peptide-Proteoliposome Substrate

Boris Vaisman and Alan T. Remaley



17. Native-Native 2D Gel Electrophoresis for HDL Subpopulation Analysis

Lita A. Freeman



18. Western Blots

Lita A. Freeman