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  1. The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank: Over 25 Years of Antibody Sharing

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    ...human transcription factors such as PAX7, PAX6, AP-2 alpha and ISLET-1. In addition, we distribute monoclonal... example through the use of less toxic adjuvants; 2) generating complex antibody chips that allow assessment...from our facility at the University of Iowa. The minimal fees from distribution funds our operation. Antibodies...
  2. Tips and Tricks for Using Golden Gate Modular Cloning (MoClo)

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    ...promoter and terminator flanking the CDS, and a Level 2 multigene vector with two other independently regulated...the sequence you are trying to clone. Figure 2: MoClo assemblies depend on compatibility of four-...sequentially for your Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 assemblies using the plasmid sequence files provided...after each transformation. This could be as few as 1–2 colonies if you’re an experienced MoClo user, but ...without changing the function of the sequence, normally through the synonymous mutation of a codon. You...and more accurate, but they also work with very small volumes of reagents which lowers experimental costs...
  3. How Dry Ice Affects Viral Vector Sample pH & How to Avoid It

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    ...pH visible at the sample interface upon thaw (Fig. 2). Before thawing, all the samples were at the control...showed that AAV infectivity was not altered by a short 2-hour exposure to pH as low as 2.5 (Potter et al., ...Methods. 2013 Apr;10(4):278-9. PubMed PMID: 23538862. 2. Potter M, Lins B, Mietzsch M, Heilbronn R, Van Vliet...handling recommendations Not all O-rings function optimally at -80°C. For samples that are shipped on dry ...changes in our solutions are transient and return to normal once the tube is opened and equilibrium with ambient...
  4. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Luciferases

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    ...its abdomen to produce yellow-green light (Figure 2). Despite the title of this post, this reaction is...; no chemical reaction takes place. Figure 2: Simplified chemical reaction catalyzed by luciferase...a detailed list of luciferase options. Table 2: Properties of luciferase enzymes Name Natural or engineered...Luciferase is the best known: it’s derived from the small (19 kDa) luminous shrimp (Oplophorus gracilirostris... they emit or to optimize their expression in mammalian systems. Our luciferase collection page has a ...
  5. Fluorescent CRISPR Reporters: SRIRACCHA and GEmCherry2

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    ...GEmCherry2. The Denham lab made several other small changes creating 2 other versions but these did not surpass...lab found that H2B-GFP expressing cells exhibited a 2-4 fold increase in the number of endogenous indel ...fluorescence and in-frame fluorescence.  Figure 2: The GEmCherry reporter. Image from Højland Knudsen...H2B (histone)-GFP reporter into the genome of mammalian cells.  Figure 1: The SRIRACCHA reporter...
  6. Lentiviral Vector Uses and Overview

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    ...create the 2nd-generation lentiviral system (Figure 2). The HIV genes that do remain are very important ...1996 Apr 12;272(5259):263-7. PubMed PMID: 8602510. 2. A third-generation lentivirus vector with a conditional...CH, Humeau LM, Rebello T. J Gene Med. 2013 Feb;15(2):78-82. PubMed PMID: 23322669. 6. Genetic treatment... Banasik MB, McCray PB Jr. Gene Ther. 2010 Feb;17(2):150-7. PubMed PMID: 19847206. Additional Resources...benefits of lentiviral vectors have been observed in small trials for other diseases, including the common ...
  7. Using Phosphoserine to Study Protein Phosphorylation

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    ...phosphorylation events in the proteomes of higher mammals (2). How can we begin to understand the importance... the open reading frame (ORF) of interest (Figure 2). 1. The phosphoserine OTS The backbone of the phosphoserine...optimized Sep-OTSλ and can recommend its use (6).  2. C321, a specialized bacterial host strain for pSer-incorporation...biology4.5 (2002): E127-E130. PubMed PMID: 11988757. 2. Hornbeck, Peter V., et al. "PhosphoSitePlus, 2014...the phosphoryl-modification; they are both much smaller, and carry only a single negative charge as opposed...sequencing of prokaryotic lineages revealed a curious anomaly amongst a subset of methanogenic archea: these ...samples on SDS-PAGE gels containing Phos-Tag, a small molecule that binds specifically to phosphate moieties...
  8. Viral Vectors 101: Inverted Terminal Repeats

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    ...ITR, which can either be “flip” or “flop” (Figure 2). Additionally, the ITR contains a 4-nucleotide Rep...site for Rep proteins (Savvy et al. 2013). Figure 2: AAV2 wild type ITR in flip and flop orientation. ...Packaging, and Potency of AAV Vectors. Microorganisms, 12(2), 310. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms1202031038399714...scientists to express a gene of interest in a cell or animal model. AAV plasmids contain several important elements...deletion in the B or C domain of one ITR. These small deletions are not usually an issue as they are thought...enzymes cut at known sites within the ITR. However, small deletions and point mutations will go undetected...
  9. Pairing CombiGEM and CRISPR for Combinatorial Genetic Screening

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    ...CombiGEM lentiviral vector backbone pAWp12 (Figure 2). Cloning from the pAWp28 storage vector to the pAWp12... before beginning your experiments. Figure 2: Strategy for assembling barcoded combinatorial gRNA...PMID: 25114216. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4151723. 2. Doench, John G., et al. "Optimized sgRNA design to...in gRNA design necessary to achieve maximal on-target and minimal off-target activities have proven themselves.... "Genome-wide recessive genetic screening in mammalian cells with a lentiviral CRISPR-guide RNA library...
  10. Antibodies 101: Stripping and Reprobing Western Blots

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    ...incubation at 37 °C. Wash the membrane for 5–10 minutes 2–3x in fresh wash buffer such as PBS or TBST. Stringent...Purpose Tris HCl 62.5 mM Buffer SDS 2% (w/v) Detergent Β-mercaptoethanol (βME) 100...minutes at 50 °C. Wash the membrane for 5–10 minutes 2–6x in fresh wash buffer such as PBS or TBST. Note ...western blot Run your gel and membrane transfer as normal. Immediately after transfer, dry the membrane to...first. Then continue on with your western blot as normal! Stripping your membrane Alright, so you’ve dried...antibody, you’re ready to repeat your western blot as normal. Be sure to rinse away the secondary antibody you...
  11. Viral Vectors 101: Calcium Sensors

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    ...calcium biosensor, so that the (1) binding of calcium, (2) allosteric rearrangements of the sensor, and (3) ...user-controlled illumination with violet light and (2) exposure to increased intracellular calcium. It has...dynamics in vivo. Neuroscience Research. 2021 Aug 1;169:2-8. Suzuki J, Kanemaru K, Iino M. Genetically encoded...neuron-specific expression (hSyn promoter) and pan-mammalian cell expression (CAG promoter). An improved version...neuron-specific expression in both zebrafish and mammalian systems. The GCaMP6, jGCaMP7, and jGCaMP8 sensors...neuron-specific, astrocyte-specific (GCaMP6 only) or mammalian cell expression, and compatible with constitutive...
  12. Making CRISPR Plasmids Using Fragmid

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    ... of components, such as your CRISPR enzyme or Pol 2 promoter. The options available in each class, or ...overhang specific to the type of module it is (Pol 2 protomer, Cas protein, ect...). Whatever individual... (KO, CRISPRa, CRISPRi, editing)   Figure 2: Selecting module fragments on the Fragmid website...Vector Mammalian Lentivirus pRDA_512 (RSV-driven; lentiGuide-based) Mammalian Lentivirus... over 512) Mammalian Lentivirus pRDA_789 (CMV-driven; CROPseq) Mammalian AAV pRDA_889...AAV2) Mammalian Transposon pRDA_757 (Piggybac; constitutive expression) Mammalian Plasmid...features of your vector, which are: Organism (Mammalian or drosophila) Delivery type (lentivirus, AAV...
  13. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Introduction to FRET

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    ... fluorophore excitation by absorption of a photon 2. Energy transfer from the excited donor directly to...PMID: 24194740. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3810607. 2. Bajar, Bryce T., et al. "A Guide to Fluorescent Protein...PubMed PMID: 10500161. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC18018. 2. Miyawaki, Atsushi, et al. "Fluorescent indicators...interaction between the fluorophores and serves as a small-scale ruler to measure distances that are too miniscule...orientation of the donor and acceptor proteins is not optimal, FRET may not occur or be detected even if the ...experimental setup as a potential source of error in suboptimal or undetectable FRET, well-characterized FRET...need. FRET biosensors designed to measure specific small biomolecules or gene activity are often intramolecular...
  14. The Importance of High Titer for AAV Transductions

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    ...drastically with lower titers. As you can see in figure 2, the expression from the 5x1011 titer was essentially... roughly 6-fold increase in expression [3, Figure 2]. Note how expression increases exponentially with...international 61.1 (2002): S9-S15. PubMed PMID: 11841606. 2. Schultz BR, Chamberlain JS. Recombinant Adeno-associated...:  Versatile Viral Tool for Gene Expression in Mammals Additional Resources on Addgene.org Find Ready-to-Use...
  15. Predicting Adverse Reactions to Monoclonal Antibody Drugs

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    ...various components of the immune system. Figure 2: In-vitro models for immunogenicity prediction of ...drug reaction. This system would somewhat act like a 2-step verification. All approaches have their own limitations...Future Enhancements. Frontiers in drug discovery, 2, 952326. https://doi.org/10.3389/fddsv.2022.952326Joubert...of a middle ground between 2D assays and in vivo animal models. In these cases, they are designed to mimic...
  16. Opto-Nanobodies: Using Light to Manipulate Cell Signaling and Protein Purification

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    ...non-specific proteins, and then elute YFP.  Option #2: Opto-Nanobodies (OptoNBs) purification You skip adding...blue lights. Which option do you choose?  Option #2 may sound like fiction, but light-controlled protein...experiments.  AsLOV2 Inertion Site mCherry #1 mCherry #2 GFP Loop 1 dark-induced dark-induced dark-induced...light is in an open conformation.  Nanobodies are a small (~15 kDa), single monomeric variable heavy chain...
  17. Educational Planarian Tools for Teaching Developmental Biology Techniques

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    ...neoblast cells and the gene Prohormone convertase 2 (pc2) labels the central nervous system. Evaluating... characterized in an unrelated worm (C. elegans) [2]. Delivering dsRNA matching a specific mRNA sequence...223). Link: http://abt.ucpress.edu/content/79/3/208 2. Fire, S. Xu, M.K. Montgomery, S.A. Kostas, S.E. Driver...dices” dsRNA into smaller chunks. These smaller dsRNA fragments are referred to as small interfering RNAs...flies, nematodes, and zebrafish Find plasmids for Mammalian RNAi ...
  18. Synthetic promoter AAVs for cell-type specific expression in retinal cells

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    ...retinal cell-type specific genes from mice. Strategy #2 (ProB): Create promoters using phylogenetically conserved...would express Cre-mCherry and GFP.   Figure 2: Synthetic promoters can be paired for targeted expression...1345-1356. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-019-0431-2  Neff, E.P. An AAV library for retinal cell expression... neuron’s projections. Generating animal models: Transgenic animals allow for the expression of genes ...time-consuming to generate, especially for large animals such as primates. Viral vectors with cell-type ...to restrict expression of a gene interest in an animal model. A toolkit of synthetic AAV promoters The...
  19. Antibodies 101: Flow Cytometry

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    ...termed fluorescence activated cell sorting or FACS (2). By analyzing single cells instead of the population...expression. A routine flow cytometry experiment uses 2 or 3 different fluorescent colors each measuring a...distinct populations on a FSC versus SSC plot (Figure 2).  A user can then “gate” around the specific population...cell and T cell into distinct populations (Figure 2). An immunologist who studies B cells, might then ... B cells, plasma cells or others.   Figure 2: Due to differences in their size and complexity, ...antibodies to pass through the cell membrane. Formaldehyde fixation creates cross-links between lysine ...Sometimes, users will combine methods and fix with formaldehyde first to freeze everything in place followed...
  20. Technique: Probe Phage Genomes for Host Binding Proteins

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    ... is also gaining a lot of new traction lately (1, 2), depends on knowledge of the structure(s) a given...per plate) across 20 fresh selective plates. Step 2: Express random phage DNA fragments in E. coli Now...microbiology 23.4 (2015): 185-191. PubMed PMID: 25708933. 2. Cooper, Callum J., Mohammadali Khan Mirzaei, and ... biology 34 (2015): 69-77. PubMed PMID: 26275959. 2. Weigele, Peter, and Elisabeth A. Raleigh. "Biosynthesis...enough to result in a smear of fragments that get smaller in size as a function of digestion time. For phage...preferable. Nebulization involves forcing DNA through a small opening using compressed nitrogen gas; this shears...Nebulization units, which can be purchased cheaply, are small plastic containers that can easily be attached with...
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