Protocol to characterize basement membranes during kidney development using mass spectrometry-based label-free quantitative proteomics

Mychel R.P.T. Morais, Pinyuan Tian*, Ronan O'cualain, Craig Lawless, Rachel Lennon*

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Abstract

Basement membranes are specialized extracellular matrices formed by highly insoluble structural proteins and extracellular matrix (ECM)-bound components that provide structural and signaling support to tissues and are dynamic during development. Here, we present a mass spectrometry-based label-free quantitative proteomics protocol to investigate basement membranes and define their composition using samples from human kidney organoids and mouse fetal kidneys. This protocol facilitates the study of basement membrane and other ECM components during development to improve our understanding of matrix regulation and function. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Morais et al.1

Original languageEnglish
Article number102741
JournalSTAR protocols
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Metabolism
  • Proteomics

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