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  1. Protocol - How to Perform Sequence Analysis

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    ...high-quality portion of a sequencing reaction: Sequence near the beginning or end of a sequencing reaction is often...primer sequence used for each reaction Tips and FAQs My sequence doesn’t match Addgene’s sequencing result... Protocols Sequence Analysis Sequence Analysis of a Plasmid... You can find Addgene's sequencing results by clicking on the "View Sequences" link on the Plasmid Information...but we do not sequence the entire plasmid. Addgene strongly recommends that you sequence any portion ...plasmid backbone (See Addgene's Sequencing Primers for reference). Many sequencing cores have a list of common...obtain each result above the posted sequence in the "View Sequence" link. Is your custom primer found ...
  2. Ligation Independent Cloning

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    ...leader sequence fused to your gene of interest, in frame with the start codon or tag sequences (where ...bp of homologous sequence is used, plus a minimum of 18 bp of your template sequence. 5' and 3' primers...length (typically 10-12 bp) based on a specific sequence. The annealed but nicked vector product is then...at a specified distance from their recognition sequence. This can create multiple distinct overhangs with...final product (no "cloning scars"). A “stuffer” sequence allows for electrophoretic separation of linearized...LIC-specific vector will provide the homologous sequence which must be built into the 5’ end of the respective...primers will have different leader sequences, but operate on the same principle (homologous to the first G...
  3. Plasmid Cloning by PCR (with Protocols)

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    ...8bp). Hybridization Sequence: The region of the primer that binds to the sequence to be amplified (usually...primers for molecular cloning consist of: Leader Sequence: Extra base pairs on the 5' end of the primer ...should use a DNA analysis tool, such as Addgene’s Sequence Analyzer , to allow you to identify which restriction...restriction sites are present in a given sequence. You want to choose enzymes that: Do not cut within your...reverse primer. Next, we need to examine the DNA sequence that we want to amplify and design primers that...reaction. Therefore, our Forward Primer will use the sequence 5'-ATGTGGCATATCTCGAAGTAC-3' for the region that...add TAAGCA, resulting in a final Forward Primer sequence of 5'-TAAGCAGAATTCATGTGGCATATCTCGAAGTAC-3'. For...
  4. Gibson Assembly Protocol

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    ...identical sequences on the ends (sequences A and B in the figures). These identical sequences can be created...sites. Join almost any two fragments regardless of sequence. No scar between joined fragments. Fewer steps...segment and a 3′ end that anneals to the target sequence. One strategy is to order primers that are 60 ...adjacent fragment and 30 bp annealing to the target sequence. Avoid strong secondary structures in the homology...correct plasmid product by restriction digest . Sequence the important regions of your final plasmid, particularly...together using oligos When you need intervening sequence between two PCR products, one method is to “stitch...introducing promoters, terminators, and other short sequences into the assembly and is used when the part to...
  5. Molecular Biology Protocol - Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA

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    ...DNA sequence (and where they will cut), use a sequence analysis program such as Addgene's Sequence Analyzer...occurring enzymes that cleave DNA at specific sequences. There are hundreds of different restriction enzymes...scientists to target a wide variety of recognition sequences. For a list of many commonly used restriction ...sensitive restriction sites . Sometimes enzymes cut sequences which are similar, but not identical, to their...
  6. Protocol - pLKO.1 – TRC Cloning Vector

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    ...that you select multiple target sequences for each gene. Some sequences will be more effective than others...oligos from section B contain the shRNA sequence flanked by sequences that are compatible with the sticky ...fragment and a 5kb fragment. 5. Sequence positive clones with pLKO.1 sequencing primer (5’ CAA GGC TGT TAG ...I. Appendix I.1. Sequence of pLKO.1 TRC-Cloning Vector Click here to see the sequence of pLKO.1 TRC-cloning...Published articles H.2 Web resources I. Appendix I.1 Sequence of pLKO.1 TRC-Cloning Vector I.2 Recipes I.3 Warranty...destroyed in most cases (depending on the target sequence), while the EcoRI site is preserved. For a complete...downstream of the start codon (ATG), search for 21nt sequences that match the pattern AA(N 19 ). If no suitable...
  7. Protocol - How to Perform a Diagnostic Digest

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    ...endonucleases that recognize a large range of DNA sequences. Given the variety of these enzymes and the unique...that restriction enzymes cleave DNA at specific sequences called restrictions sites. Often, the size of .... Many DNA analysis tools, including Addgene’s Sequence Analyzer , allow you to identify which restriction...restriction sites are present in a given sequence. For a list of the commonly used commercially available restriction...expensive forms of plasmid verification, such as DNA sequencing . In the example above, digestion with enzyme...
  8. Protocol - How to Design Primers

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    ...property of primers is that they must correspond to sequences on the template molecule (must be complementary...efficiently (e.g. GCGGCG-restriction site-your sequence). Protocol Video Watch the protocol video below...
  9. What is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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    ...also stable enough to now bind to the primer DNA sequence. Extend DNA for 1 minute at 72°C: The Taq polymerase...of dH 2 O. Tips and FAQ Tips If your target DNA sequence is GC-rich, increase the time of the denaturing...adjusted according to the length of the target sequence. FAQ How do I design primers? See our reference...
  10. Plasmid Cloning by Restriction Enzyme Digest (with Protocols)

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    ...) Many DNA analysis tools, including Addgene’s Sequence Analyzer , allow you to identify which restriction...restriction sites are present in a given sequence. When selecting restriction enzymes, you want to choose enzymes...
  11. Tips for Using BLAST to Verify Plasmids

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    ...compare a Sanger sequencing result to a single known reference sequence or to a BLAST sequence database. If...nucleotide sequence, check the “Align two or more sequences” checkbox and paste your reference sequence into...or more sequences" option and pasting your expected protein sequence into the Subject Sequence box. BLAST...compare the sequencing results of the plasmids in our repository with known reference sequences, such as ...blastp or blastx to compare our sequencing results to protein sequences to check open reading frames (ORFs...into the Subject Sequence box that appears. Aligning two nucleotide sequences is probably the fastest BLAST...know the exact reference sequence for your result, choose one of the BLAST sequence databases from the dropdown...
  12. Addgene's Tips for Plasmid Quality Control

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    ...sample handling, or sequence assembly steps. All of our incoming plasmids are sequenced at least twice, and...’t get reliable sequence data back for the first 50-100 base pairs of your sequencing read. You can expect... plasmid sequencing If you’re like us, you need a strategy for processing several sequencing reactions...opposed to purified DNA or colony sequencing. This means that we are sequencing from the exact same stock that...glycerol plate on dry ice to the sequencing provider. Each sequencing service will have different requirements... you to quickly BLAST your sequencing result against the expected sequence for quick verification, which...multiple sequences to visually check for homology and mismatches. Do you have your own best sequencing practices...
  13. Evolution of Lab Techniques

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    ...selecting a smaller subset to sequence. Sequencing gels and next-generation sequencing techniques Introduced ... and Benjamin Chain. "The sequence of sequencers: The history of sequencing DNA." Genomics (2015). PubMed...Sanger sequencing but instead use methods like pyrosequencing that are parallelized to sequence thousands...Restriction mapping and modern sequencing Restriction mapping informs on DNA sequence through the use of restriction... you have a genome with unknown sequence. In the era before sequencing was commonplace, researchers used...approach to studying DNA sequences helped researchers at a time when sequencing was still in the early ...Introduced in 1977, Sanger sequencing, also known as chain-terminating or dideoxy sequencing, was a major breakthrough...
  14. A Look at Addgene's QC Process

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    ... have a full sequence, as they were deposited before 2017 when Addgene started sequencing all incoming...to partial, full, or annotated plasmid sequences. These sequences can also be confirmed or theoretical....undergo complete plasmid sequencing using an in-house Illumina MiSeq. The raw sequencing reads are assembled... circularized plasmid sequence de novo (without the use of a reference sequence) using a bioinformatics...the deposit, NCBI sequence and protein data, as well as available backbone sequences. All of these resources...visualize and identify sequence differences between our NGS results and deposited sequences and plasmid information...elements that are difficult to sequence; approaches to confirm plasmid sequences without a reference; and identifying...
  15. Plasmids 101: Walkthrough of Addgene’s Snapgene-Powered Quality Control Process

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    ... new sequencing partner seqWell and going into detail about how we use next generation sequencing results...plasmid features To align NGS sequencing results with reference sequences To design experiments for further... plasmid, we next verify that our sequencing results match sequence information contributed by the depositor...depositor, published backbone sequences, and any known sequences for the insert. The Snapgene desktop software... any differences between our sequence results and the reference sequences. Using Snapgene for additional... might need to send it for Sanger sequencing to verify the sequence within that region. We have designed...scientist at Addgene uses Snapgene to confirm the sequence of a plasmid and we’ll highlight some of the new...
  16. Plasmids 101: In-house NGS Plasmid Quality Control Now at Addgene

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    ...ownership of this process with in-house sequencing! In addition to sequencing plasmids, we have also started using...prepared for Illumina sequencing on our newly donated MiSeq.  For Complete Plasmid Sequencing we perform a 2x251... the NGS result to a reference sequence like a known backbone sequence. We’re not necessarily expecting...by direct alignment to an NCBI reference sequence or a sequence provided by the depositor. Depositing labs...splice acceptor, contains sequence that is over 80% GC. Some IRES sequences also contain regions that ...rich. Since NGS assembles a larger sequence from many smaller sequences, regions with repeats may not assemble...that we do not fully sequence all plasmids in the pool but instead selectively sequence the variable portion...
  17. Improved Plasmid Maps Powered by SnapGene

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    ...SnapGene file for the sequences listed. You can then analyze the sequence in your sequence viewer of choice...SnapGene’s sequence viewer software and extensive feature library, our updated plasmid and sequence displays... our sequence analyzer will allow you to dive into the details. Click on the “View all sequences” button...find all available sequence information from Addgene depositors and our own sequencing results: On this ...paste functionality. Sequence Similar to the plasmid maps, the linear sequences hosted here are now ...two separate locations in the linear sequence selects the sequence between the two locations and sends ...detected in a given nucleotide sequence. The table includes primer names, sequences, binding site locations,...
  18. 6 Tips for Analyzing and Troubleshooting Sanger Sequencing Results

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    ...chromatogram) of the sequencing results you get back from your favorite sequencing facility. When it comes...certain as the sequence may suggest. In fact this is so ambiguous that the DNA sequencing reaction should...purification of the samples you send for DNA sequencing If your sequencing facility requires you to perform your...edit the sequence.   I hope these tips will help you get the most out of your DNA sequencing results ... come up. Good luck analyzing your sequences! More DNA Sequencing Resources: Tips for Using BLAST to... plasmid quality at Addgene, I analyze 50-100 sequencing reactions a week. So I have developed some good...the most out of the data you get back from your sequencing runs.   When you run a restriction digest on ...
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