Quantifying Protein-Protein Binding via Composition-Gradient Static Light Scattering (CG-MALS) (#228)
The quantitative characterization of reversible protein-protein interactions is fundamental to the elucidation of basic biological function as well as the development of new biotherapeutics. Although mass spectrometry, array-based assays and computational analysis have been crucial for the prediction of protein interactomes, such high-throughput methodologies fall somewhat short in characterizing protein interactions, for example providing binding constants, discerning between affinity and avidity, etc. We present here a direct method for post-screen characterization of interaction partners. Composition Gradient Multi-Angle Light Scattering (CG-MALS) determines stoichiometry and equilibrium association constants of self- and hetero-associations. This is accomplished without recourse to sample modifications such as fluorescent tagging or surface immobilization, and with no restrictions on buffer composition – the experiment may be carried out in native solution or the desired formulation buffer.