Detection of 3H-Leu by Autoradiography ?

[Samuel C. Blackman]

I've been labelling proteins with 3H-Leu, and have been quantitating
changes in protein levels by liquid scintillation counting.  I am curious,
though, whether or not I can resolve these proteins by SDS/PAGE, transfer
to nitrocellulose or PVDF and then detect the labelled proteins by
autoradiography.

I've heard that it is possible if you spray the membrane with a liquid
scintillant spray.

My questions are:

 a.) Does any one do this and have protocol for it?
 b.) Does anyone have any idea about what brand/type of spray to use?
 c.) Can anyone provide any technical information (such as the minimum
     specific activity of my 3H-Leu needed, exposure time, conditions,
     etc.)?

Any and all help would be, of course, greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

- Sam


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