Analysis of protein S-nitrosylation

S-Nitrosylation, the redox-based modification of cysteine thiol side chains by nitric oxide, is a dynamic and reversible post-translational modification of proteins that subserves many important cellular functions. Analysis of protein S-nitrosylation is often challenging due to methodological limitations and the effects of various chemical and physical parameters. Despite these technical challenges, a growing number of useful methods are now available to analyze protein S-nitrosylation. In this unit, several important methods to measure protein S-nitrosylation and denitrosylation are discussed and evaluated. Recommendations are given regarding the potential and the applicability of the methods discussed.