Optimization of the conditions for serum protein two-dimensional gel electrophoresis in polycystic ovary syndrome

Objective To optimize the conditions of two-dimensional gel electrophoresis(2-DE) for serum protein in peripheral venous blood of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods After high-abundance proteins were removed from serum samples with AurumTM Serum Protein Mini Kit of Bio-Rad company, the amount of protein sample,pH range of IPG,the concentration of gel, the volume of sample hydration fluid, and hydration time in different conditions were used to separate the proteins. Results With the conditions of dissolving 300μg proteins to form 400μl sample fluid hydration,adjusting IPG pH from 4 to 7 and using 12% SDS-PAGE gel,some satisfactory two-dimensional maps of proteins were acquired. Conclusions The optimizated conditions for serum protein 2-DE in human being are the foundation for further study on serum diferential proteomics. Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis; Serum