MUSC Nephrology Proteomics Laboratory
Facility Description
| The MUSC Nephrology Proteomics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility capable of separation and identification of proteins in tissue, cells and body fluids. The major interest of our laboratory is biomarker discovery and pathophysiology of renal diseases. To support this interest we perform liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, 2D gel electrophoresis and other protein separation techniques. The facility is located on the 2nd and 4th floor of the Strom Thurmond Building (STB) at MUSC. The laboratory is a sample repository and analytical lab for the Southern Acute Kidney Injury Network (SAKInet) and the Southeastern Kidney Disease Consortium (SEKDC). |
New Instrument Enables Rapid Identification of Biomarkers
| The MUSC nephrology proteomics lab has purchased a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer. The ABSciex 5600 Triple ToF mass spectrometer has brought exciting new capabilities to the lab for biomarker identification because of its extremely high mass accuracy and sensitivity. The instrument was purchased with a combination of funds from a VA grant and MUSC contributions. The mass spectrometer has been used to identify novel biomarkers that predict the development and progression of both diabetic nephropathy and acute kidney injury.
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Proteomics Laboratory Contact Information:
| John Arthur, MD, PhDDCI Endowed Chair in NephrologyProfessorDirector of the SC Renal Disease Biomarkers Program, Proteomics Laboratory and SEKDCDivsion of Nephrology829 CSB, MUSC 96 Jonathon Lucas StCharleston, SC 29425 | Elizabeth Shewfelt, MAStudy CoordinatorProgram CoordinatorRDB Newsletter Creator/EditorDivison of Nephrology829 CSB, MUSC 96 Jonathon Lucas StCharleston, SC 29425 |
| Phone: 843-792-4123 Fax: 843-876-5129 e-mail: arthurj@musc.edu | Phone: 843-792-6109 (Direct Line)Fax: 843-876-5129e-mail: shewfelt@musc.edu |