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  1. Photosensitizer Induced Cell Ablation with FAP-TAP MG-2I-dL5**

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    Sept. 19, 2017, 1:20 p.m.
    ...generation when bound by the dL5** FAP.  The iodine-modifications also shift MG-2I’s excitation wavelength to ...FAP-TAP system works. Find the Plasmids from the Publication Here Light-induced cell ablation with MG-2I-dL5...the main advantages of MG-2I-dL5** over other genetically encoded photosensitizers is that it works with... ROS because NIR light doesn’t excite natural biological chromophores found in cells.  He et al also show...compared MG-2I-dL5** head-to-head with KillerRed, a genetically encoded red fluorescent photosensitizer protein...Watkins, S. C., . . . Bruchez, M. P. (2016). A genetically targetable near-infrared photosensitizer. Nature...Chepurnykh, T. V., . . . Lukyanov, K. A. (2005). A genetically encoded photosensitizer. Nature Biotechnology...
  2. Pushing the Limits of DNA Assembly

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    Sept. 6, 2017, 1:01 p.m.
    ... to a method of physically joining multiple fragments of DNA to create a synthetically designed DNA sequence...-guide RNAs – but it also allows you to skip purification steps and end-repair steps with well-designed...fragment sequences and the polymerase used in the amplification. This tool allows instant updates as fragments...transforma­­­tion or as a PCR template. Some of the applications of the NEBuilder HiFi DNA Assembly Mix include...one single-stranded oligo, instead of the more typical two oligos, is more cost effective and eliminates...the limitations associated with otherwise more complicated assembly approaches, and opens the door for new...
  3. DAP arrays for multiplex gene editing

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    July 7, 2022, 1:15 p.m.
    ... fused base editors (nCas9-BE), as Cas9 is mechanistically more favored for efficient base editing. They...been used for multiplex Cas9-nuclease editing. Typically, a single array encoding the tandemly assembled...released by endogenous tRNA processing machineries, specifically, RNaseZ and RNaseP. Although the Gao Lab demonstrated...packaged into viral vectors for potential in vivo applications or multiplex CRISPR screening.   Using tRNAs...multiplex genome engineering of crops or allow for sophisticated CRISPR screenings that would perturb the unprecedented...and efficient in plasmid and viral vectors. In applications when repetitive tRNA sequences must be avoided...construct DAP array for multiplex gene editing applications, we provide detailed manual and online design...
  4. Hot Plasmids - January 2023

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    Jan. 31, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ... necessary for many of these applications have lagged. Fixation, chemical staining, and light exposure...antibodies may just not perform as well in one application as another, so it is always best to have options...for mEGFP-HRas (from Plasmid 18662). See the Applications section on the Anti-GFP [N86/8R] page for more...30667360; PMCID: PMC6377228. Hyperfolder YFP- a chemically stable tool for microscopy by: Susanna Stroik...well-suited for the demands of advanced microscopy applications such as super resolution, electron, and expansion...Find YFP plasmids here!   Campbell, B.C., et al. Chemically stable fluorescent proteins for advanced microscopy...
  5. Sweating the Small Stuff: Details in the Lab

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    Feb. 8, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...you're trapped in a pattern of small errors that significantly impacts your experiments. What do you do when...variables - your approach, your workflow, or your physical setup - to prevent the mistake, just like you ...differently.  Tools to Try  Checklists Found in surgical suites, air fields, and military bases, checklists...light-sensitive reagents” or “re-sterilize now.” Have a physical copy of the protocol when you work and make a ...time to do them carefully and thoroughly. Have a physical copy on hand as you run your experiments. Try ...your plate maps onto your plates, alongside your physical copy. If you’ve got messy handwriting, reach for...accuracy.  Bench setup Small adjustments in the physical organization of your workspace and your workflow...
  6. Antibodies 101: Buffers, Storage, and Conjugates

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    Feb. 1, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...made of chemicals, which have an unfortunate tendency to react with other chemicals and biological structures...antibody out on the bench overnight. Do not panic! Typically, antibodies are okay if they’re left out overnight...then I would suggest either testing the antibody efficacy through a standard curve, another quick experiment... fluorophores, which work not by reacting to a chemical, but by emitting a specific wavelength of light...compensation.    Working with antibodies can get a bit complicated, but hopefully this helps you successfully select...
  7. Luminescent Imaging with Nano-lanterns

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    May 25, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...around these issues, but this solution wasn’t practical due to the low intensity of luminescent proteins...resulting in a fluorescent signal. Since their first publication in 2012, the Nagai laboratory has assembled a...multicolored nano-lanterns for use in various applications, including optogenetics, biosensors, and fusion...sensitivity and faster imaging compared to previous publications. They also developed calcium, cAMP, and ATP ...furimazine. In addition to the previously described applications, the enhanced signal of eNL allows their use...characterizing Nano-lanterns and eNL for many different applications. For long-term imaging, especially where photobleaching...not alter cellular physiology in your system. Optical sectioning cannot be conducted with luminescence...
  8. How to Design Your gRNA for CRISPR Genome Editing

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    Sept. 24, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...appreciable levels of modification. Whole-genome sequencing of cells modified by CRISPR indicates that the consequences..."font_set":"DEFAULT","size_unit":"px","font":"helvetica","fallback":null,"variant":null,"size":18},"button_color...20nt-NGG] and [5’-CCN-20nt], as it is equally efficacious to target the coding or non-coding strand of ...desired location of edit; efficiency decreases dramatically when the cut site is >30nt from the proximal... via CRISPR cutting. For CRISPRa, it is most-efficacious to target a ~100nt window upstream of the transcription...sequence may not be available. Predicting gRNA efficacy We and others have examined the ability to use...needs to test in the lab. Importantly, for any modification of interest, it would be unwise to make conclusions...
  9. CRISPR 101: Cas9 vs. The Other Cas(s)

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    Dec. 8, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ... out large regions of DNA and has anti-viral application potential as a result. Fast facts – PAM requirement...once it is engaged by its target, it will non-specifically cut ssDNA. This feature is shared by other Cas...enzymes outlined below as well. Cas12a also has significant therapeutic promise due to the fact that it is...target sequence Similar to Cas12, it is also significantly smaller in size than traditional Cas9. Another... potential as a viral therapeutic that could specifically degrade target viral RNA. For more information... has been proposed to be useful for the same applications (RNA knockdown, RNA editing, etc.). The main... not display collateral RNA cleavage and is significantly less toxic to mammalian cells than Cas13 (likely...
  10. Choosing the B(right)est Fluorescent Protein: Photostability

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    June 8, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... The previous post in this series described a practical approach to selecting a bright fluorescent protein... localized fusion proteins and do not require dedicated plasmids or constructs. It should be noted that...reached at high power may not translate to real applications in which far less power is used. For example...insight into the photostability in the intended application (Goedhart et al, 2012). The third issue relates...Selecting a photostable protein The issues with quantification of photobleaching rates can be summarized as...Amsterdam). He develops, characterizes and uses genetically encoded fluorescent probes. You can follow him...(University of Amsterdam) where she develops genetically encoded FRET based biosensors.     Additional...
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