CORP: The use of deuterated water for the measurement of protein synthesis

The use of deuterium oxide (D O) has greatly expanded the scope of what is possible for the measurement of protein synthesis. The greatest asset of D O labeling is that it facilitates the measurement of synthesis rates over prolonged periods of time from single proteins through integrated tissue-bas...

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Published in:Journal of applied physiology (1985) 2020-05, Vol.128 (5), p.1163-1176
Main Authors: Miller, Benjamin F, Reid, Justin J, Price, John C, Lin, Hsien-Jung L, Atherton, Philip J, Smith, Kenneth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Design of experiments
Deuteration
Deuterium
Deuterium Oxide
Experimental design
Heavy water
Instrumentation
Protein Biosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Proteins
Reproducibility of Results
Water
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Summary:The use of deuterium oxide (D O) has greatly expanded the scope of what is possible for the measurement of protein synthesis. The greatest asset of D O labeling is that it facilitates the measurement of synthesis rates over prolonged periods of time from single proteins through integrated tissue-based measurements. Because the ease of administration, the method is amenable for use in a variety of models and conditions. Although the method adheres to the same rules as other isotope methods, the flexibility can create conditions that are not the same as other approaches and thus requires careful execution to maintain validity and reliability. For this CORP article, we provide a history that gave rise to the method and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the method, the critical assumptions, guidelines, and best practices based on instrumentation, models, and experimental design. The goal of this CORP article is to propagate additional use of D O in a manner that produces reliable and valid data.
ISSN:8750-7587
1522-1601
DOI:10.1152/japplphysiol.00855.2019