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  1. Molecular Biology Protocol - Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA

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    ...Recovering Plasmid DNA from Bacterial Culture Purifying DNA from an Agarose Gel DNA Ligation Introduction...involves ∼500 ng of DNA, while molecular cloning often requires 1 µg of DNA. The total reaction volume usually... Protocols Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA You may also...following: DNA Restriction Enzyme(s) Buffer BSA (if recommended by manufacturer) dH 2 O up to total volume...volume of DNA to be cut. A typical restriction digestion reaction could look like this: 1 µg DNA 1 µL of...the amount of DNA you want to cut. By definition: one unit of enzyme will cut 1 µg of DNA in a 50 µL reaction...purifying the DNA via a purification kit, such as a (Link opens in a new window) QIAGEN DNA cleanup kit ...
  2. Lentivirus Production

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    ... using μg total DNA to μg PEI ratios of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:6. The 1:2 and 1:3 total DNA:PEI μg ratios...1000 μL total per 10 cm dish). Using transfer plasmid pHAGE TRE dCas9-KRAB (total μg of plasmid DNA 27.8 ...plasmid DNA purification should include an endotoxin removal step. For high quality plasmid DNA, the plasmids...the diluted DNA mixture. Add the diluted PEI dropwise while gently flicking the diluted DNA tube. Incubate...mixture of a total of 500 μL PEI-OptiPro SFM with enough PEI such that the ratio of μg DNA:μg PEI is 1:3...possible range of ratios to test: Ratio of DNA:PEI μg of DNA μL of 1 mg/mL PEI 1:1 18.9 18.9 1:2 18.9 37.8...polyethersulfone (PES) filter Transfection grade DNAs: Lentiviral Packaging plasmid(s), Envelope plasmid...
  3. CRISPR Library Amplification

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    ...pooled library DNA (100 ng plasmid DNA per 25 µL electrocompetent cells) Less library DNA can be used but...Each different DNA measurement type can report slightly different concentrations of DNA. In our hands ...contain sufficient DNA for use, pool samples, and continue with analysis. “Sufficient” DNA will vary upon ...several hundred micrograms to a milligram of total plasmid DNA. Tips and Troubleshooting What do I do if ...pooled plasmids differ by only a short region of DNA: guide RNAs targeting different genes in an organism's...recombinant band makes up a significant proportion of the DNA pool. Last Update: August 17, 2023 Workflow Timeline...times are limited. Day 2: Harvest cells and purify DNA (Estimated time 3-4 hours) Cells should be harvested...
  4. AAV Production in HEK293 Cells

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    ...with 2 mg total DNA per CS5 Plasmid Plasmid Size (bp) DNA Concentration (μg/μL) Volume of DNA (μL) RepCap...1.00 584.2 Total bp 24,961 In total, we would like 2 mg of DNA or 2000 μg. Using the total number of base...each plasmid DNA into the bottle containing the Opti-MEM. Mix well. Add 4 mL of PEI (1:2 μg DNA to μg PEI... million cells from the CS2 into one CS5 with a total volume of 850 mL. Return to the incubator for 24...pairs from all three plasmids, we can determine the total μg/bp we need to achieve a 1:1:1 molar ratio of ...reduce transfection efficiency. Add the OptiMEM + DNA + PEI solution to the bottle containing 774 mL of...into a waste container. Carefully add the OptiMEM + DNA + PEI solution to the CS5. Make sure that all five...
  5. What is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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    ...stranded DNA template strands. The DNA polymerase is also stable enough to now bind to the primer DNA sequence...Plasmid Cloning by PCR Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA DNA Ligation Background Information A standard Polymerase...which would denature DNA polymerases from other species. In addition to the template DNA and the Taq polymerase...several micrograms of target DNA from just a few nanograms of template DNA through several cycles of denaturation...this step enables the DNA polymerase to synthesize and elongate the new target DNA strand accurately and... are using the same template DNA for all your reactions, the Template DNA can be added to the master mix...reactions = 35μl total + 10% (3.5μl) = 38.5μl dNTP mix (10 mM each nt): 1µl x 7 reactions = 7µl total + 10% (0.7µl...
  6. Protocol - How to Ligate Plasmid DNA

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    ...and insert DNA to use. Combine the following in a PCR or Eppendorf tube: Vector DNA Insert DNA Ligase Buffer...for 5X buffer) 0.5-1μL T4 DNA Ligase H 2 O to a total of 10μL Notes: If the DNA concentrations are low such... Protocols DNA Ligation DNA Ligation You may also like... Plasmid...backbone of the two DNA fragments. This reaction, called ligation, is performed by the T4 DNA ligase enzyme....the ligation reaction. The volume of vector DNA and insert DNA used in the ligation will vary depending ... work just fine. We recommend around 100ng of total DNA in a standard ligation reaction. Use a (Link opens... of DNA ends available for ligation. Simply put, there are only two ends on any given piece of DNA no ...
  7. Plasmid Cloning by Restriction Enzyme Digest (with Protocols)

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    ...may also like... Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA DNA Ligation Bacterial Transformation Summary The following... your digested DNA on an agarose gel and conduct a gel purification to isolate the DNA. When running a...concentration of recovered DNA . Ligate your insert into your vector Conduct a DNA Ligation to fuse your insert...recipient plasmid. We recommend around 100ng of total DNA in a standard ligation reaction. You ideally ...such as DH5alpha or TOP10. If using much less total DNA (<1ng) or if you are having trouble getting colonies...and grow overnight cultures for DNA purification. After purifying the DNA , conduct a diagnostic restriction...technique can be used to easily move any piece of DNA from one vector to another as long as it is already...
  8. Plasmid Cloning by PCR (with Protocols)

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    ... are amplifying from plasmid DNA (rather than from genomic DNA or a cDNA library), roughly 18-21bp is ...may also like... Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA DNA Ligation Bacterial Transformation Summary PCR based... piece of DNA and at the same time adding restriction sites to the ends of that piece of DNA so that it...Run your digest DNA on an agarose gel and conduct a gel purification to isolate the DNA. When running a...concentration of recovered DNA . Ligate Your Insert Into Your Vector Conduct a DNA Ligation to fuse your insert...recipient plasmid. We recommend around 100ng of total DNA in a standard ligation reaction. You ideally want...such as DH5alpha or TOP10. If using much less total DNA (<1ng) or if you are having trouble getting colonies...
  9. Protocol - How to Purify DNA from an Agarose Gel

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    ... Protocols Purifying DNA from an Agarose Gel Purifying DNA from an Agarose Gel You may also..... Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA Agarose Gel Electrophoresis DNA Ligation Background Information Gel...which separates DNA by their length in base pairs. Following electrophoresis, you can cut DNA bands out of... minimize the risk of DNA damage, it is best to limit the UV exposure of the DNA. Therefore, it is a bad...important during the DNA purification step, as many kits cannot handle more than a certain total volume of gel...buffer to add during the DNA isolation step. Finally, you will want to isolate the DNA from the gel. This is...intended step with the now gel purified DNA. Find more information about DNA quantification here . Tips and FAQ...
  10. Protocol - Bacterial Transformation

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    ...of Plasmid DNA DNA Ligation Introduction Transformation is the process by which foreign DNA is introduced...with less DNA, especially when using highly competent cells. If you used 100-1000 ng of total DNA in a ligation... cells to take up the DNA, an electro-magnetic field is applied to the cell/DNA mixture to induce membrane...the plasmid without rearrangement of the plasmid DNA. Additionally, specific treatments have been discovered...least expensive) are fine for transforming plasmid DNA for the purposes of storage and amplification. Higher... will be transforming with very small amounts of DNA or if you're multiple plasmids at once. To save money...appropriate antibiotic) LB or SOC media Competent cells DNA you'd like to transform Procedure Take competent ...
  11. Protocol - How to Perform a Diagnostic Digest

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    ...You may also like... Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Introduction Restriction...bacterial endonucleases that recognize a large range of DNA sequences. Given the variety of these enzymes and...scientists employ to selectively move a specific piece of DNA from one plasmid to another. A diagnostic restriction...advantage of the fact that restriction enzymes cleave DNA at specific sequences called restrictions sites. ...restriction enzyme or enzymes that cut your plasmid. Many DNA analysis tools, including Addgene’s Sequence Analyzer...Electrophoresis chamber Pipetman Pipet tips Reagents Liquid DNA aliquot of your plasmid of interest (see below for...Gel loading dye Electrophoresis buffer Verifying Total Plasmid Size -OR- Insert and Backbone Size The simplest...
  12. Plasmid Modification by Annealed Oligo Cloning (with Protocols)

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    ...may also like... Restriction Digest of Plasmid DNA DNA Ligation Bacterial Transformation Summary Oligo...cut out the band containing your vector DNA. Gel purify your DNA away from the agarose using a commercially... used anytime you need to add a short stretch of DNA to a plasmid, such as: Changing a Multiple Cloning...concentrations. We recommend mixing 2μg each in a total volume of 50μL - add additional annealing buffer...
  13. Kit Free RNA Extraction

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    ...Extraction Without a Kit You may also like... Kit-Free DNA Purification Agarose Gel Purification Molecular Biology...extraction. Before Starting RNA is not as stable as DNA and is susceptible to degradation by heat, RNases...Option B): LiCl selectively precipitates RNA versus DNA or proteins. Add the correct amount of 7.5 M LiCl...supernatant. There should be a gel-like white pellet of total RNA in the bottom of the tube. Wash the RNA by resuspending...nucleic acid quantification, see our protocol for DNA quantification , which can be modified for RNA. Store...
  14. Lentivirus ddPCR Titration

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    ...aspirate supernatant. Extract genomic DNA according to the GeneJet Genomic DNA Purification Kit instructions....Thermo Scientific, 10199-452 Reagents GeneJet Genomic DNA Purification Kit, Thermo Fisher, K0721 6-well tissue...Dilution Factor Virus Volume to Dilute Media Volume Total Volume 2.5 160 µL viral stock 240 µL 400 µL 5 200...µL 900 nM, 250 nM Nuclease-free water 4 µL 36 µL Total Volume 16 µL 144 µL Vortex the master mix for 15...well is 300,000 and the virus volume refers to the total volume the cells were transduced, which is 1.5 mL...diluted and used to transduce HEK293T cells. Genomic DNA is extracted from the target cells and assayed for...
  15. General Transfection

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    ...plasmid DNA purification should include an endotoxin removal step. For high quality plasmid DNA, the plasmid...to the diluted DNA. Add the diluted PEI dropwise while gently flicking the diluted DNA tube. Incubate ...strain such as NEB stable. Dilute 1:3 (µg DNA:µg PEI) in 500 µL total of OptiPro SFM (per 10 cm plate). 56.7...possible range of ratios to test: Ratio of DNA:PEI Amount of DNA (μg) Volume of 1 mg/mL PEI (μL) 1:1 18.9...25 mM chloroquine diphosphate. Dilute 18.9 µg of DNA into 500 µL of Opti-Pro SFM. Pro-Tip Endotoxins can...passage 20 for viral production. The optimal mass DNA:mass PEI ratio will need to be empirically determined...needs to be validated and the best ratio of mass DNA:mass PEI determined. Procedure Seed HEK293T cells at...
  16. Transfection for Recombinant Antibodies

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    ...Reagents HEK293 cells Recombinant antibody plasmid DNA 500 mL vented flask 50 mL conical tubes Microcentrifuge..., Millipore Sigma A6279 Before Starting Warm the DNA and working stock of PEI-MAX to room temperature ...Transfer the PEI-MAX and recombinant antibody plasmid DNA sample to the biosafety cabinet and incubate for ...cabinet. Add 180 µg of recombinant antibody plasmid DNA to one tube of 6 mL BCD TFX. Cap the tube and vortex...1 to 1:6. Add the diluted PEI-MAX to the diluted DNA. Cap the tube and vortex with three 1 s pulses. Incubate...cells to the biosafety cabinet. Add 12 mL of PEI-MAX/DNA mix to the flask dropwise. Cap the flasks and swirl...Pro-Tip The feed can be repeated up to 4 times for a total of 16% of the culture volume. At 72-96 h post-transfection...
  17. Protocol - pLKO.1 – TRC Cloning Vector

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    ...measure the DNA concentration, use 1 μL) 2 μL 10x NEB T4 DNA ligase buffer 1 μL NEB T4 DNA ligase add ...#B7001S NEB buffer 2 NEB #B7002S T4 DNA ligase NEB #M0202S T4 DNA ligase buffer NEB #B0202S DH5 alpha ...will increase the chance of damaging the DNA. Purify the DNA using a Qiaquick gel extraction kit. Elute...kit to obtain DNA. 3. Conduct a restriction digest with EcoRI and NcoI: 1 μg miniprep DNA 2 μL 10x NEB ...transfect plasmid DNA directly into the target cells. The shRNA will be expressed, but the DNA is unlikely ... pLKO.1 TRC-cloning vector (maxiprep or miniprep DNA) 5 μL 10x NEB buffer 1 1 μL AgeI add ddH 2 O to bring...ddH 2 O Incubate at 37°C for 2 hours. Run digested DNA on 0.8% low melting point agarose gel until you can...
  18. AAV Titration by qPCR Using SYBR Green Technology

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    ...purified AAV samples with DNase I to eliminate any contaminating plasmid DNA carried over from the production...add carrier DNA to a final concentration of 4 ug/mL to each standard dilution. Dilute DNase-treated and...nuclease free water (uL) Dilution factor Total dilution Dilution 1 (DNase step) 5 uL AAV stock 45 uL 10X 10X...Universal" SYBR master mix which contains a high-quality DNA polymerase and a blend of dTTP/dUTP to minimize carryover...ITR-containing plasmid for standard curve RNase-free DNase 10X DNase buffer Nuclease-free water Microcentrifuge ...production process (DNase does not penetrate the virion). 5 μL sample + 39 μL H 2 O + 5 μL 10X DNase buffer + 1... 1 μL DNase Gently mix sample (do not vortex) Incubate 30 min at 37 °C Transfer to ice ** Critical: do...
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