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  1. Molecular Biology Protocol - Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA

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    ...manufacturer) dH 2 O up to total volume Pro-Tips The amount of DNA that you cut depends on your application. A diagnostic... 10x Buffer 3 µL 10x BSA (if recommended) x µL dH 2 O (to bring total volume to 30µL) The amount of restriction...from 45 mins to overnight. For diagnostic digests, 1-2 hours is often sufficient. For digests with >1 µg ...volume usually varies from 10-50 µL depending on application and is largely determined by the volume of DNA...manufacturer’s instructions. Pro-Tip Depending on the application and the amount of DNA in the reaction, incubation...you will be using the digested DNA for another application (such as a digestion with another enzyme in a...70 °C for 15 mins, or purifying the DNA via a purification kit, such as a (Link opens in a new window) ...
  2. Modular Cloning Guide

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    ...assembled into a Level 2 vector, forming a functional genetic circuit. Level 2 vectors are often designed...of three sets of cloning vectors (Level 0, 1, and 2) which can be used in successive assembly steps. Before... iterations of assembly. Combining multiple Level 2 vectors permits the creation of even more complex ... 16 RBS strength variants, 8 tag-compatible RBSs, 2 secretion tags, 6 CDSs, 9 terminators, 4 nonfunctional...of multigene constructs. PLoS One . 2011 Feb 18;6(2):e16765. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016765. PMID: ...protein purification tags and fluorescence proteins for use in E. coli for a variety of applications. EcoFlex...Modular Cloning Blog: Plasmids 101 Modular Cloning Applications and Kits Blog: Plasmids 101 Golden Gate Cloning...
  3. Adenovirus Guide

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    ...use of pAdEasy-2 (Addgene #16401) can increase the capacity of the rAdV vector. pAdEasy-2 does not contain... incorporate additional genomic deletions. Figure 2: First-generation rAdV vectors. Second-generation ...to be handled at biosafety level two (BSL-2). They are highly immunogenic and can trigger a strong immune...era of personalized medicine . Genes & Diseases, 4 (2), 43–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gendis.2017.04.001...adenoviruses using the AdEasy system . Nature Protocols, 2 (5), 1236–1247. https://doi.org/10.1038/nprot.2007.135...Adenoviral vector vaccine platforms in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic . NPJ Vaccines, 6 (1), 97. https://doi.org...Adenoviral backbone plasmid that lacks E1 and E3. pAdEasy-2 Adenoviral backbone plasmid that lacks E1, E3, and...
  4. Protocol - How to Streak a Plate

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    ...streak #2. Using a third sterile pipette tip, toothpick, or sterilized loop, drag through streak #2 and spread...plate to inoculate a bacterial culture for DNA purification will minimize the chance of having a mixture...
  5. Chemogenetics Guide

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    ...) Human M3 muscarinic Arrestin-2/-3 CNO Increase Arrestin translocation Arrestin signalling Nakajima &...muscarinic receptor and has not been used in vivo. Figure 2: DREADDs, their ligands, and signaling properties....hM1Dq hM5Dq Human M3 muscarinic G αq CNO Increase Ca 2+ Neuronal burst firing Armbruster et al., 2007 rM3D...channels, their effect, and outcome in neurons. Table 2: Descriptions of PSAMs and their activity in neurons...FRET-modified bioluminescence. Neurophotonics 11 (2), 021005. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.NPh.11.2.021005...improved coupling efficiencies. Neurophotonics, 11 (2), 024208. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.NPh.11.2.024208...neurons) that can be turned on or off by the application of a small molecule ligand. The ideal chemogenetic...
  6. Lentiviral Vector Guide

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    ...intact. First-generation plasmids include (Figure 2): Transfer plasmid — contains transgene and wild-type...envelope removed Envelope plasmid — contains env Figure 2: First-generation lentiviral plasmids. Second-generation...plasmid 1 — contains gag and pol Packaging plasmid 2 — contains rev Envelope plasmid — contains env Third-generation...The inside out of lentiviral vectors. Viruses , 3 (2), 132–159. https://doi.org/10.3390/v3020132 PMID: ...Infectivity and Integration Targeting. PLoS ONE , 2 (12), e1340. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0001340...features of lentiviral vectors. Human Gene Therapy , 24 (2), 132–142. https://doi.org/10.1089/hum.2012.229 PMID...recently involved in translocation events, and other “fragile” genomic locations, and that this preference...
  7. CRISPR Guide

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    ...Browse Plasmids: Double-Strand Break (Cut) Figure 2: Overview of the NHEJ repair mechanism. Multiplex ...systems enable researchers to target anywhere from 2–7 genetic loci by cloning multiple gRNAs into a single...Cas9 is included in the gRNA-containing plasmid, or 2-vector systems, in which Cas9 must be delivered separately...your experimental cell population (Figure 8E). In a 2-vector system, you’ll need to either co-infect with...the presence of infectious organisms (like SARS-CoV-2 ) and genetic mutations. Similar to Cas9 and Cas12...Cas enzymes? CasPEDIA is an encyclopedia of Class 2 CRISPR systems with wiki entries describing enzyme...off-target effects by using a single Cas9 nickase and 2 different gRNAs, which bind in close proximity on ...
  8. Pouring LB Agar Plates

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    ...Notes: Unless otherwise indicated, the antibiotic powder can be dissolved in dH 2 O. *Carbenicillin can ... g sodium chloride 12.0 g agar-agar 1 L Sterile H 2 O Sterile plates of your desired size - we usually...low a concentration for selection. Negative Result 2: Neither Strains Grows If neither strain grows, it's...test results. Sample Data In all cases below (-) indicates that the tested strain is not supposed to be resistant... resistant to the antibiotic, (+) indicates that the tested strain is supposed to be resistant to the ...
  9. Optogenetics Guide

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    ...permits nonspecific cation influx into the cell when stimulated. Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2), the first widely...protein interactions based on A. thaliana Cryptochrome 2 and CIB1 450 CRY2olig, CRY2clust CRY2 variants that...control of biological systems. Nat Rev Methods Primers, 2 , 55. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43586-022-00136-4 PMID... with single-spike temporal resolution. PLoS ONE, 2 (3), e299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0000299...comparative analysis of microbial opsins. Nat Methods, 9 (2), 159–172. https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth.1808 PMID...wavelength, the channelrhodopsin pore opens and cations flow into the cell (yellow dots), activating the... electrochemical responses, such as nonspecific cation influx vs. proton efflux. Researchers have used...
  10. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) Guide

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    ...components, see the AAV Plasmid Elements table . Figure 2: Plasmids required for rAAV vector production. AAV... pseudotyped with viral capsids from serotypes 1, 2, and 5 display differential efficiency and cell tropism...the central nervous system . Molecular Therapy, 10 (2), 302–317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymthe.2004.05.024...the production of AAV vectors . Microorganisms, 12 (2), 384. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020384...retrograde access to projection neurons . Neuron, 92 (2), 372–382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2016.09.021...potential formation of replication-competent viruses. While AAV themselves are replication incompetent, there...production of replication-competent viruses that would be able to infect cells and replicate autonomously...
  11. Plan Your Experiment

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    ...components (Figure 2), and the optimal system will likely depend on your cell type. Figure 2: Different delivery...either (1) a lack of gRNA and/or Cas9 expression or (2) a lack of efficient target cleavage in cells that...CRISPR-Based genome editing. Trends in Biotechnology , 36 (2), 173–185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.11.006...Achieving your desired edit comes down to location, location, location. Positioning your chosen Cas enzyme ...designing the gRNA component for each category. Genetic Manipulation Application Cas Enzyme Additional Considerations...the table below, we highlight the most common categories of genetic manipulations used in mammalian cells...gene you target will depend on your specific application. Knockout : Target constitutively expressed regions...
  12. Antibody Guide

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    ...cells; function is unknown Monomer with a valency of 2 IgE Protects against parasites and is responsible ...such as anaphylactic shock Monomer with a valency of 2 IgG The most abundant isotype in blood, also found...secondary immune response Monomer with a valency of 2 IgG1; IgG2; IgG3; IgG4 IgM Produced during the primary... ranging from antibody fragments (shown in Figure 2) to completely unrelated molecules. Examples include...used for assembling protein nanostructures. Figure 2: An antibody (IgG, far left) compared to alternative...Handling Visualization Signal Amplification Application Overview Quantification Methods Capture Methods Visualization...Antibody Applications Antibody-based applications can be generally classed into four categories: Quantification...
  13. Pipetting Protocol

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    ...right. Pipette Dispense Volume P2 0.2 to 2 µL P10 1 to 10 µL P20 2 to 20 µL P100 10 to 100 µL P200 20 to ...dispensed. The boxes that the tips come in often indicate a volume range that the tip can hold. This should...no liquid should drip from the tip. This could indicate that the tip is not on the pipette properly. Place...pipette tip by holding the pipette tip over your dedicated waste container and pressing on the tip ejector...
  14. Promoters

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    ...transcription start site (TSS) (Figure 2). The Pribnow box (TATAAT) is located at the -10 position and is essential...recognizes different core promoter sequences. Figure 2. Basic structure of a bacterial promoter. TSS = transcription... Educational Resources Molecular Biology Reference Promoters...BioRender.com. DNA sequences called response elements are located within promoter regions, and they provide a stable...Promoters in bacteria contain two short DNA sequences located at the -10 (10 bp 5' or upstream) and -35 positions...BioRender.com. Core Promoter The core promoter region is located closest to the start codon and contains the RNA...
  15. Protocol - How to Design Primers

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    ...-24 bases 40-60% G/C content Start and end with 1-2 G/C pairs Melting temperature (Tm) of 50-60°C Primer...primers produce inaccurate, nonspecific DNA amplification product, and long primers result in a slower...which creates primer dimers and disrupts the amplification process. When designing, if unsure about what...
  16. Science Guides

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    ...specific control of activity. Read More CRISPR Class 2 C lustered R egularly I nterspaced S hort P alindromic...specific binding to other proteins. Antibody-based applications, which often use antibodies conjugated to a ...certain gene sets. Read More Viral Vectors Find educational guides to learn more about the different types...
  17. Gamma-Retroviral Vector Guide

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    ...gamma-retroviral vectors, you need three plasmids (Figure 2): Transfer plasmid — contains transgene, sgRNA, or...for different cell types (known as tropism). Figure 2: Gamma-retroviral plasmids. Gamma-Retroviral Vector...and tropism. Replication-competent The ability of a virus (or viral vector) to replicate and reproduce...hosts in order to continue their lifecycle and replicate. This feature can be harnessed for stable delivery... for safety to reduce the chance of creating replication-competent retroviruses. For a summary of all ... gamma-retroviral vectors integrate at random locations throughout the genome. Gamma-retroviral vectors...retroviral vectors are commonly used in gene therapy applications to more specifically direct delivery of gene...
  18. Molecular Biology Reference

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    .... Figure 2: General structure of a plasmid. Plasmid Element Description Origin of Replication ( ori ) ...unique restriction enzyme recognition site (Figure 2). These elements allow for the propagation of the ...the initiation of plasmid replication in bacteria by recruiting DNA replication machinery. The ori is critical... not located elsewhere in the plasmid backbone. In expression plasmids, the MCS is often located downstream...advantage of the process of DNA replication in vitro. During replication, the DNA helix is unwound by a... Educational Resources Molecular Biology Reference Molecular...Chemistry techniques enable the isolation and purification of cellular components, such as DNA, but in ...
  19. Protocol - How to Ligate Plasmid DNA

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    ...10μL reaction for 5X buffer) 0.5-1μL T4 DNA Ligase H 2 O to a total of 10μL Notes: If the DNA concentrations...performed by the T4 DNA ligase enzyme. The DNA ligase catalyzes the formation of covalent phosphodiester linkages...troubleshooting failed ligations. The following table indicates the various controls: Control Ligase Interpretation... treated vector Insert or water + Any colonies indicate contamination of intact plasmid in ligation or... 3:1 ratio is not working or when doing more complicated cloning. While 3:1 will get you in the ballpark...
  20. Guide to Using Pooled Libraries

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    ...is essential for any pooled library screen. Figure 2: A simplified outline for using lentiviral gRNA libraries...custom Pooled Library Amplification protocol. See our Pooled Library Amplification Protocol for Addgene's...Pooled Libraries Types of Libraries Library Amplification Types of Library Screening Resources Pooled ...semi-random or random sequences that can be used for applications like lineage tracing, drug screening, and gene...efficiency (activation/inhibition) Essential genes may complicate knockout screens Requires Cas machinery, which...supports the correct folding and post-translational modification of complex eukaryotic proteins, such as antibodies...libraries may also be barcoded to allow for easy identification of the shRNA a given cell carries. Addgene ...
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