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TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 8, 2019, 1:19 p.m....the journal-specific guidelines. Peer-review step 1: The first read At the first read of the paper, I ...group of Prof. Mark Tester, where she focuses on (1) salt-induced changes in root-to-shoot ratio in Arabidopsis...section-specific comments, I re-read what I wrote about the paper after my initial read, adjust my language...wish for The last thing that I wanted to mention about the peer-review, is that as a peer-reviewer, you...each peer-review, I try to mention what I liked about this paper and recognize the hard work that the .../visualization using R/Shiny. She is passionate about open science, BIG data analysis and sharing whatever...review article Resources on Addgene.org Learn about depositing plasmids pre-publication Find molecular...
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Quantifying DNA? Here are Five DNA Quantification Methods to Consider
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 21, 2020, 1:15 p.m....automated. Unlike gel electrophoresis, you only need 1-2 ul of sample and the run time is just a few minutes...quantified first before larger fragments. Figure 1: The quantification of a RNA ladder using capillary...distinguish between DNA and RNA. See our protocol about using UV absorbance to quantify DNA Fluorescence...absorbance based methods, this method doesn’t tell you about contaminating proteins or chaotropic salts. Capillary... instruments are available. Some last reminders about quantifying DNA In choosing your DNA quantification...Additional resources on the Addgene blog Read more about molecular biology protocols and tips Find the best...best way to elute and store your plasmid DNA Learn about the different grades of plasmid DNA preps Resources... -
Hot Plasmids and Viral Preps - July 2021
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 27, 2021, 1:15 p.m....organoid model (Sun, et al. 2021). Figure 1: Example schematic from the Organoid EasyTag system...without altering that of the internal control (Fig 1). Because this method relies on the fluorescence ratio...CRISPR library from Alec Kimmelman targets mouse metabolic genes with ~6 gRNAs per gene. CRISPR-Act3.0, ... -
Year of the Camelid: Antibody Style
TypeBlog PostPublishedMay 9, 2024, 1:15 p.m.... similar antibodies in llamas and alpacas (Figure 1). At the time, researchers were already on a quest...nanobodies (Arbabi-Ghahroudi, 2017)! Figure 1: Comparison of a heavy-chain only antibody and single-domain...the commercial "Nanobody" name. We’ve talked about sdAbs a number of times on this blog over the years... -
Hot Plasmids - October 2022
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 6, 2022, 1:15 p.m....protein sequence of the predecessor GEVIs (called ASAP 1 and 2), they found an indicator that is optimized ...several other constructs in plasmid form. Fig. 1: Summary of the approach and outcomes of the screen...Brian O'Neill The François St-Pierre lab and collaborators have successfully developed an improved voltage... -
Antibodies 101: Chimeric Antibodies
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 25, 2023, 1:15 p.m....distinguish between your two targets. Figure 1: In the isotype conversion process the variable regions...natural isotype to that of a different group (Fig. 1). This process, called isotope conversion, gives users...flexibility needed for multiplexing. In the case above, you can’t costain with your desired antibodies ...multiplexing with chimeric antibodies. In the case above you should use an anti-rat IgG1 secondary antibody...this blog post has answered all of your questions about the utility of isotype conversions and chimeric ..., Bright, S. M., Robinson, M. K., Graham, E. T., Sabo, J. P., Owens, R., King, D. J., Norris, S. H., &... -
CRISPR 101: Which Cas9 Do I Choose for My CRISPR Experiment?
TypeBlog PostPublishedOct. 13, 2022, 1:45 p.m....guide RNA (sgRNA), provided it meets two conditions: 1) The sequence is unique compared to the rest of the...bystander bases” if you choose this system. Fig. 1: Cytidine deamination takes place on the free strand...temperature-controlled genome editing. Nat. Commun. 2017 81 8, 1–9 (2017).Walton, R. T., Christie, K. A., Whittaker... 101 Series Learn about the PAM Requirements of Different Cas9 variants Learn about CRISPR Pooled Library... -
Tips for CRISPR Gene Editing in Mice
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 28, 2016, 10:59 a.m....In vitro screening for the best gRNA Figure 1: Validation of double strand break (DSB) mediated ...as control (Cetn1/sgRNA1), 2; darker than control, 1; very dark). Brighter fluorescence indicates a more...and greatest in scientific content. References 1. Cho, Seung Woo, et al. "Analysis of off-target effects...the pX330 plasmids used in the validation assay (above) and it is just as effective (Mashiko et al., 2014...Engineering with CRISPR Validate Your Genome Edit Learn about Non Homologous End Joining and Homology Directed... -
Getting the Most from Your Lentiviral Transduction
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 7, 2016, 2:30 p.m....Check out Addgene's New Viral Service! References 1. Hay, R.J., Macy, M.L. & Chen, T.R. “Mycoplasma infection...contaminations.” Methods in Molecular Biology 946 (2013). 1-13. Pubmed PMID: 23179822. 5. Segura, M.M., Kamen,...Production, concentration and titration of pseudotyped HIV-1-based lentiviral vectors."Nature protocols 4.4 (2009...Lentiviruses are a powerful laboratory tool often employed to establish cell lines that stably express...Get Tips for Titering Your Lentivirus Learn All About Viral Vector Elements Learn How to Do Genome-Wide... -
CRISPR 101: Homology Directed Repair
TypeBlog PostPublishedJan. 26, 2023, 2:15 p.m....oligodeoxynucleotides)) are commonly used for smaller modifications (~1-50 base pairs). Small edits require as little as 30...Easi-CRISPR was shown to increasing editing efficiency from 1-10% with dsDNA to 25-50% with ssODNs in mouse models...ribonucleoproteins. Quadros RM, et al. Genome Biol. 18(1); (2017). PubMed. Additional Resources on the Addgene...Featured Topic Page Learn about Non-Homologous End Joining Learn about Base Editing Read 3 Tips ... -
Even more elegant: Single injection CRISPR/Cas9 in C. elegans
TypeBlog PostPublishedJuly 7, 2015, 3:36 p.m....sequences are inserted into the genome. Figure 1: Self-excising cassette schematic from Dickinson et...):1028-34. doi: 10.1038/nmeth.2641. Epub 2013 Sep 1. PubMed. Find plasmids from this publication at ...just one injection step! The entire protocol takes about 2-3 weeks but requires less than eight hours worth... this species, namely, the robust HDR mentioned above, an accessible germline, and multiple selectable...modular system that requires very little hands-on labor and could facilitate the tagging of every protein... -
Plasmid Cloning by PCR
TypeBlog PostPublishedMarch 29, 2016, 2:30 p.m....has error rates that range from roughly 1 per 500bp to roughly 1 per 10 million bp depending on the polymerase...In its simplest form, PCR based cloning is about making a copy of a piece of DNA and at the same time...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Learn About Other Cloning Techniques Catch Up on All Things ... -
Hassle-free 96-well Format Epitope Tagging Using Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein
TypeBlog PostPublishedJune 28, 2018, 3:01 p.m....pipetting, he can be seen daydreaming about sunny days in the UK. References 1. Bressan RB, Dewari PS, Kalantzaki...the tag sequence flanked by homology arms (Figure 1). In the first step of optimization, we started off...form the ribonucleoprotein complex (csRNP, Figure 1). We use in-house purified Cas9 protein, which, in...standard immunocytochemistry (ICC) assays. Figure 1: Three ingredients of epitope-tagging experiments....ChIP-seq methods provide a wealth of information about how protein networks work in cells. A major bottleneck...two-part cr/tracrRNAs for CRISPR experiments (in collaboration with Integrated DNA Technologies, USA). These...commercial suppliers without investing time and labour on reagent preparation in the lab. Figure 3: csRNP-assisted... -
Five Popular Model Organisms, Part 2
TypeBlog PostPublishedSept. 29, 2020, 1:15 p.m....microbial research like metabolism. Transport, biofilms, and much more. Because of it’s BSL-1 status, E. coli ...oxygen. Additionally, its status as a Biosafety Level 1 microbe makes it a perfect candidate for introductory...with superior performance. Nature Communications, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04899-x Yokoyama... more about model organisms in the first Five Popular Model Organisms blog post Read more about plasmids...characteristics that make them ideal for studying in a laboratory environment. We’ve covered five model organisms...have been specifically developed to thrive in laboratory settings. One of its most attractive features...minutes, they are perfect for molecular cloning and metabolic engineering. The E. coli genome has an extensive... -
Plasmids 101: How to Verify Your Plasmid Using a Restriction Digest Analysis
TypeBlog PostPublishedAug. 28, 2014, 3:34 p.m....image includes a 1kb ladder (lane 1) that has bands ranging from about 500bp to 10kb, with the 3.0kb fragment...restriction digests are comprised of 2 separate steps: 1) incubating your DNA with restriction enzymes which... -
Building and Validating Recombinant Antibodies: A Case Study
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 5, 2022, 1:20 p.m....restriction digest and colony PCR. Fig. 1: (A) Schematic of cloning, expression and validation... doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0038313. Epub 2012 Jun 1. PMID: 22675541; PMCID: PMC3365890.... called NABOR (Neuroscience AntiBody Open Resource). The antibodies distributed through NABOR are recombinant...troubleshooting methodologies drew me to learn more about the process that was used to create this important...secondary antibodies are commonly used in research laboratories to detect the different subclasses, but there... -
Viral Vectors 101: The AAV Retrograde Serotype
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 27, 2023, 1:15 p.m.... There are two methods of neuronal tracing (Fig. 1): one to visualize neurons that send information to...significantly updated in 2023 by Jason Nasse. References 1. Tervo, D. Gowanlock R., et al. "A designer AAV variant... Get Started with AAV Learn more about Lentivirus Find out More about Addgene's Viral Service Resources...We often think about the brain’s function in terms of its regions. But equally important is the way the...head bone’s connected to the neck bone,” but with about a hundred billion neurons and six hundred trillion... -
Predicting Adverse Reactions to Monoclonal Antibody Drugs
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 13, 2024, 2:15 p.m....immunogenicity score (Mattei et.al., 2022). Figure 1: Generation of immunogenicity scores by predictive...antibodies for the treatment of diseases. J Biomed Sci 27, 1 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-019-0592-z ...determining the T-cell epitopes that will likely bring about unwanted immunogenicity. The 3-D models can be applied...limitations. Using methods together can inform decisions about in vivo application and clinical testing. This would...to drugs: adverse reaction terminology. WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring, Uppsala... -
Targeted Mutagenesis with EvolvR
TypeBlog PostPublishedFeb. 21, 2019, 1:15 p.m....activity degrades the displaced strand. Figure 1: EvolvR consists of an error-prone polymerase (PolI...mutation rate and extend the editing window of EvolvR: (1) two additional mutations to PolI3M generated PolI5M...blog Learn about other CRISPR methods for bacterial genome engineering Learn more about lambda red ... genetic variants in bacteria. Read on to learn about the key components of EvolvR and its potential applications... -
CRISPR 101: Any Base Transversion Editors
TypeBlog PostPublishedApril 1, 2025, 1:15 p.m....a glossary at the end of this post! Figure 1: Base transitions are edits between the purine bases...uracil DNA glycosylase. Nature Communications, 15(1), 4897. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-49343-5...uracil-DNA glycosylase. Nature Communications, 15(1), 6397. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-50012-w...In our last post, we talked about the first base transversion editors: CGBEs, or C → G Base Editors. ...apyrimidinic sites and abbreviated as AP sites. A collaborative team from the David Liu and Dali Li labs reported... CRISPR 101: Cytosine Transversion Editors Read about four base editor reporters Resources on Addgene.org...