Metaproteomics: Sample Preparation and Methodological Considerations

Benoit J. Kunath, Giusi Minniti, Morten Skaugen, Live H. Hagen, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, Vincent G.H. Eijsink, Phil B. Pope, Magnus Arntzen*

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Abstract

Meta-omic techniques have progressed rapidly in the past decade and are frequently used in microbial ecology to study microorganisms in their natural ecosystems independent from culture restrictions. Metaproteomics, in combination with metagenomics, enables quantitative assessment of expressed proteins and pathways from individual members of the consortium. Together, metaproteomics and metagenomics can provide a detailed understanding of which organisms occupy specific metabolic niches, how they interact, and how they utilize nutrients, and these insights can be obtained directly from environmental samples. Here, we outline key aspects of sample preparation, database generation, and other methodological considerations that are required for successful quantitative metaproteomic analyses and we describe case studies on the integration with metagenomics for enhanced functional output.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages187-215
Number of pages29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volume1073
ISSN (Print)0065-2598
ISSN (Electronic)2214-8019

Keywords

  • Assembly
  • Binning
  • Functional analysis
  • Metagenomics
  • Metaproteomics
  • Microbial communities

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