The purpose of this core is to provide 'state of the art' proteomic support for projects 1, 3 and 4, Drs. J. Zheng, T. Ikezu and H. Gendelman. Biomarkers will be characterized, including known and novel secretory factors produced from macrophages, microglia and/or neurons that contribute to neurodegenerative and/or neuroregenerative activities during disease. Specifically, biological fluids obtained from conditioned media or brain tissue in HIV-1 encephalitis severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) and the Alzheimer's Disease (AD) mice will be evaluated. Proteins contained within samples will be identified (semi-quantitatively) and its chemical profile deciphered by Ciphergen's ProteinChip technology utilizing commercially produced chip arrays. These chips will contain a variety of surface coatings, includinghydrophobic, hydrophilic, anion, cation, metal binding and preactivated surfaces to enhance detection. Once the target biomarker has been identified, the target protein will be purified using the Amersham Pharmacia Biotech AKTA fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) system. The Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) has a Proteomics Core for its exclusive use. This facility houses both a complete Ciphergen's ProteinChip and a Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, AKTA FPLC system. In addition to these one- and two-dimensional (1- and 2-D) gel electrophoresis and a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) facilities are within the core facility.
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