What is another word for Southwestern Blotting?
Pronunciation: [sa͡ʊθwˈɛstən blˈɒtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Southwestern blotting, also known as DNA-protein interaction assay or gel shift assay, is a laboratory technique used to analyze and detect DNA-protein interactions. There are several synonyms for this term, including electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA), gel retardation assay (GRA), DNA band shift assay, DNA-protein binding assay, DNA-protein cross-linking assay, and DNA footprinting. These terms all refer to the same basic technique for studying protein-DNA interactions, but may differ slightly in their specific applications and methodologies. Regardless of the terminology used, southwestern blotting is a valuable tool for investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying gene expression and regulation, and has wide-ranging applications in fields ranging from genetics and genomics to pharmacology and drug discovery.
