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What is the purpose of using Antarctic phosphatase during the cloning process?
Which method is NOT used to artificially induce competence in E.coli?
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Why is E.coli considered non-competent without treatment?
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What is generated by treating E.coli with divalent cations during chemical transformation?
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Which restriction enzyme produces the same compatible ends as NdeI?
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What is the significance of confirming the absence of XhoI sites in the AsP cDNA sequence?
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What is the primary function of the reducing agent in protein analysis?
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What positions in the AsP sequence contain the NdeI site?
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Which dye is commonly used for staining proteins in polyacrylamide gels?
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What is the purpose of blocking reagents in Western blotting?
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Which enzyme is commonly conjugated to the secondary antibody in Western blotting for detection purposes?
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What happens to the adrenal glands when pituitary function is disrupted?
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Which peptide is crucial for regulating the size of the adrenal glands?
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How does the Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 dye interact with proteins?
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Which condition is essential for the visualization of proteins on the membrane during Western blotting?
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Why is it important to check the orientation of the insert within the MCS?
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What is the primary purpose of using colony PCR in the cloning process?
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How is the expression of recombinant proteins typically initiated in bacterial systems?
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What is a common method to detect recombinant protein expression?
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What effect does increasing the concentration of acrylamide in a polyacrylamide gel have?
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Which component is necessary for denaturing proteins in SDS-PAGE?
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What happens to proteins during native PAGE?
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Which host strain is typically used for the T7 expression system in E.coli?
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What role does the glycerol play in storing positive cultures at -80°C?
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What is the function of the lac repressor in the T7 expression system?
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What is the role of the activation peptide in Adrenal Secretory Protease (AsP)?
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What element of the pET32A vector assists in the purification of the expressed AsP protein?
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Why is the AsP protein cloned without the signal sequence when expressed in bacteria?
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Which restriction enzymes are chosen to linearize the pET32A vector for cloning?
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Why is a positive control necessary in the cloning experiments?
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What must be added to the N-terminal of AsP when removing the signal sequence?
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What is the purpose of including a thioredoxin tag in the pET32A vector?
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What is the result of digesting pET32A with NdeI and XhoI?
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What is the primary purpose of molecular cloning?
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Which of the following methods is still commonly used for small-scale molecular cloning?
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What type of cloning vector is typically used for small foreign DNA fragments?
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Which of the following is NOT a common application of molecular cloning?
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When constructing a cDNA library, which cloning method is typically preferred?
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What essential component is required for the replication of a plasmid in E. coli?
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What staining method is used for visualizing DNA in agarose gel electrophoresis?
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Which of the following is an essential element for the maintenance of plasmids in E. coli?
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Which statement accurately describes the purpose of using SDS-PAGE in protein analysis?
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In the context of recombinant protein expression, what does a bacteriophage T7 promoter facilitate?
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When performing colony PCR, what is primarily verified regarding the plasmid?
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What is the primary function of the lac repressor in the T7 expression system?
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What occurs to proteins during native PAGE compared to SDS-PAGE?
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When is it necessary to purify plasmid DNA from transformed bacteria?
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What is the main reason for treating linearized vectors with Antarctic phosphatase?
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What process directly follows the ligation of the PCR product and vector?
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What is a primary consideration when performing electroporation on E.coli cells?
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What role do divalent cations play in the chemical transformation of E.coli?
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What typically characterizes a successful cloning experiment in E.coli?
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In molecular cloning, what is the expected outcome if a desired plasmid insert is incorrectly ligated?
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What is the primary role of the blocking reagent in Western blotting?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes a function of the secondary antibody in Western blotting?
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What is a key characteristic of Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 dye in protein staining?
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Which component of the transfer membrane in Western blotting has a high affinity for proteins?
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What is the function of Tween-20 in the wash buffer during Western blotting?
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What occurs to proteins in the SDS-PAGE process?
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Which specific result occurs when the polyacrylamide gel is stained with Coomassie Brilliant Blue?
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What is the initial process for visualizing proteins after Western blotting if a secondary antibody conjugated to HRP is used?
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What is the function of the peptide hormone N-POMC in relation to the adrenal glands?
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What must be removed from eukaryotic genomic DNA (gDNA) to successfully amplify it using PCR?
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Which component is NOT typically included in a PCR Master Mix?
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During which step of a PCR cycle do primers form complementary base pairs with the target DNA?
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What is the theoretical maximum number of copies generated from a single dsDNA template after 30 cycles of PCR?
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What type of nucleotide is NOT typically found in a PCR reaction?
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Which factor can lead to incomplete or nonspecific primer binding during the annealing step?
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What is the purpose of using agarose gel electrophoresis after PCR?
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Which property does SYBR® Safe stain possess when visualizing DNA in agarose gels?
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Which parameter does NOT influence the temperature settings during PCR cycles?
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What is a key reason for needing to include an AseI site in the forward primer when cloning the AsP gene?
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Why is it necessary to check for the presence of NdeI or XhoI sites in the AsP cDNA sequence before cloning?
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What is the significance of removing the AsP stop codon in the reverse primer during the cloning process?
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How does the choice of AseI relate to the use of NdeI in the cloning process?
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What outcome might occur if the XhoI site is present in the AsP cDNA sequence during cloning?
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What consequence does the lack of AseI sites in the AsP sequence have for the cloning method?
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What is the role of the His-tag in the expression of Adrenal Secretory Protease (AsP)?
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Which modification needs to be made to the AsP gene when expressing it in E. coli?
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Why is it essential to use NdeI and XhoI for linearizing the pET32A vector?
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What is the characteristic of the AsP protein that differentiates it from cytosolic enzymes during expression in bacteria?
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When digesting the pET32A vector with NdeI and XhoI, what is the expected outcome?
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Study Notes
Molecular Cloning Overview
- Experimental methods to construct recombinant DNA for replication in host organisms.
- Techniques have evolved, with traditional PCR-restriction-ligation methods still in use for small-scale studies.
- Ligation-free and recombination-based methods preferred for large-scale projects like cDNA libraries.
- Applications include protein expression, purification, vaccine production, and generation of genetically modified organisms.
Cloning Vectors
- Foreign DNA integrated into cloning vectors, typically plasmids.
- Factors influencing vector choice:
- Size of foreign DNA.
- Host organism (commonly E. coli).
- Final application (e.g., protein production or gene knockout).
- Common elements in plasmid-based vectors:
- Multiple cloning site (MCS).
- Selectable markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance).
- Propagation elements (functional origin of replication).
- Additional elements can include promoters, ribosome binding sites, and reporter genes (e.g., LacZα, GFP, GST).
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- PCR amplifies target DNA; critical in molecular cloning.
- For prokaryotic targets, genomic DNA (gDNA) can be used directly.
- For eukaryotic targets, RNA is purified and converted to complementary DNA (cDNA) using reverse transcriptase.
- PCR Master Mix simplifies reaction setup by providing necessary enzymes and reagents.
- Key PCR steps:
- Denaturation at 94-98°C.
- Annealing at 48-68°C.
- Extension at 72°C.
- Each PCR cycle theoretically doubles target DNA, with 30 cycles yielding ~1.07 billion copies.
- Agarose gel electrophoresis checks PCR product purity and size, requiring nucleic acid staining for visualization.
Restriction Endonucleases and DNA Ligase
- Restriction endonucleases linearize cloning vectors, generating compatible ends for ligation.
- T4 DNA ligase connects vector and PCR fragments.
- Antarctic phosphatase (AnP) prevents self-ligation by removing phosphate groups from the vector ends.
Transformation of E. coli
- Transferring plasmids into E. coli involves:
- Chemical transformation using CaCl2 and heat shock.
- Electroporation inducing an electric field to facilitate DNA uptake.
- Successful plasmid uptake allows E. coli to grow on selective media; transformants are identified by antibiotic resistance.
Screening Transformants
- Ligation reactions yield various products; screening essential to identify correct clones.
- Colony PCR can verify the presence and orientation of the insert.
- Positive transformants are cultured, and plasmid DNA purified for further analysis.
Expression of Recombinant Proteins
- Cloning into expression vectors leads to the production of recombinant proteins in suitable host strains.
- Expression is regulated by a promoter that may allow constitutive or conditional gene expression.
- The T7 expression system in E. coli is a classic model for this.
Detection of Recombinant Proteins
- Common methods include:
- Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE): Separates proteins based on size.
- Western Blot: Transfers proteins from gels to membranes for specific detection using antibodies.
- SDS-PAGE is used to denature proteins for size-based separation.
Protein Staining Techniques
- Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 and Silver staining used to visualize proteins post-PAGE.
- Western blotting involves transferring proteins to membranes, blocking non-specific binding, and incubating with specific antibodies.
Adrenal Secretory Protease (AsP)
- AsP is a serine protease involved in adrenal hormone production, specifically cleaving precursor peptides.
- Research involves cloning AsP cDNA into bacterial expression vectors for purification and enzyme kinetics study.
- A His tag is used for purification via nickel affinity chromatography, allowing easy detection and isolation.
Vector Selection for Cloning
- The pET32A vector chosen for AsP allows high expression in E. coli and includes necessary sequences for His-tagging and thioredoxin fusion.
- Negative control vector pET32A is used alongside a positive control in experiments for clear comparison.### Cloning of Rat Adrenal Secretory Serine Protease (AsP)
- Cloning involves the transfer of AsP cDNA into the pET32A vector for expression of a C-terminal HIS tagged fusion protein.
- Cloning strategy utilizes restriction digestion, ligation of insert and vector, and transformation into Escherichia coli.
Vector and Tagging
- pET32A vector allows for N-terminal fusion with a Trx-tag or C-terminal fusion with a His-tag.
- Decision made to express AsP without the Trx tag and with a C-terminal His-tag for the desired protein construct.
- AsP is a secreted protein; the construct must not include the secretory signal sequence as bacteria cannot process it.
Sequence Modifications
- Removal of the secretory signal sequence necessitates adding an additional ATG (start codon) at the N-terminal.
- Examination of the pET32A sequence shows an XhoI site preceding the His-Tag and NdeI sites flanking the Trx-tag.
Digest and Cloning
- Digestion of pET32A with NdeI and XhoI results in fragments of approximately 315 bp and 210 bp, allowing for in-frame cloning of AsP.
- AsP cDNA sequence lacks XhoI sites but contains a single NdeI site between positions 531-536.
Alternative Restriction Enzyme
- AseI recognized as an alternative enzyme producing compatible ends with NdeI, recognizing the sequence AT^TAAT and providing the same ends (CA^TATG).
- Confirmation that AseI does not exist in the AsP sequence allows its use for cloning.
Primer Design
- Forward primer to include an AseI site; reverse primer to incorporate a XhoI site for compatible sticky ends.
- Reverse primer must lack the AsP stop codon to allow for proper translation of the fusion protein, ensuring termination occurs after the His-tag downstream of the XhoI site in pET32A.
Molecular Cloning Overview
- Experimental methods to construct recombinant DNA for replication in host organisms.
- Techniques have evolved, with traditional PCR-restriction-ligation methods still in use for small-scale studies.
- Ligation-free and recombination-based methods preferred for large-scale projects like cDNA libraries.
- Applications include protein expression, purification, vaccine production, and generation of genetically modified organisms.
Cloning Vectors
- Foreign DNA integrated into cloning vectors, typically plasmids.
- Factors influencing vector choice:
- Size of foreign DNA.
- Host organism (commonly E. coli).
- Final application (e.g., protein production or gene knockout).
- Common elements in plasmid-based vectors:
- Multiple cloning site (MCS).
- Selectable markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance).
- Propagation elements (functional origin of replication).
- Additional elements can include promoters, ribosome binding sites, and reporter genes (e.g., LacZα, GFP, GST).
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- PCR amplifies target DNA; critical in molecular cloning.
- For prokaryotic targets, genomic DNA (gDNA) can be used directly.
- For eukaryotic targets, RNA is purified and converted to complementary DNA (cDNA) using reverse transcriptase.
- PCR Master Mix simplifies reaction setup by providing necessary enzymes and reagents.
- Key PCR steps:
- Denaturation at 94-98°C.
- Annealing at 48-68°C.
- Extension at 72°C.
- Each PCR cycle theoretically doubles target DNA, with 30 cycles yielding ~1.07 billion copies.
- Agarose gel electrophoresis checks PCR product purity and size, requiring nucleic acid staining for visualization.
Restriction Endonucleases and DNA Ligase
- Restriction endonucleases linearize cloning vectors, generating compatible ends for ligation.
- T4 DNA ligase connects vector and PCR fragments.
- Antarctic phosphatase (AnP) prevents self-ligation by removing phosphate groups from the vector ends.
Transformation of E. coli
- Transferring plasmids into E. coli involves:
- Chemical transformation using CaCl2 and heat shock.
- Electroporation inducing an electric field to facilitate DNA uptake.
- Successful plasmid uptake allows E. coli to grow on selective media; transformants are identified by antibiotic resistance.
Screening Transformants
- Ligation reactions yield various products; screening essential to identify correct clones.
- Colony PCR can verify the presence and orientation of the insert.
- Positive transformants are cultured, and plasmid DNA purified for further analysis.
Expression of Recombinant Proteins
- Cloning into expression vectors leads to the production of recombinant proteins in suitable host strains.
- Expression is regulated by a promoter that may allow constitutive or conditional gene expression.
- The T7 expression system in E. coli is a classic model for this.
Detection of Recombinant Proteins
- Common methods include:
- Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE): Separates proteins based on size.
- Western Blot: Transfers proteins from gels to membranes for specific detection using antibodies.
- SDS-PAGE is used to denature proteins for size-based separation.
Protein Staining Techniques
- Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 and Silver staining used to visualize proteins post-PAGE.
- Western blotting involves transferring proteins to membranes, blocking non-specific binding, and incubating with specific antibodies.
Adrenal Secretory Protease (AsP)
- AsP is a serine protease involved in adrenal hormone production, specifically cleaving precursor peptides.
- Research involves cloning AsP cDNA into bacterial expression vectors for purification and enzyme kinetics study.
- A His tag is used for purification via nickel affinity chromatography, allowing easy detection and isolation.
Vector Selection for Cloning
- The pET32A vector chosen for AsP allows high expression in E. coli and includes necessary sequences for His-tagging and thioredoxin fusion.
- Negative control vector pET32A is used alongside a positive control in experiments for clear comparison.### Cloning of Rat Adrenal Secretory Serine Protease (AsP)
- Cloning involves the transfer of AsP cDNA into the pET32A vector for expression of a C-terminal HIS tagged fusion protein.
- Cloning strategy utilizes restriction digestion, ligation of insert and vector, and transformation into Escherichia coli.
Vector and Tagging
- pET32A vector allows for N-terminal fusion with a Trx-tag or C-terminal fusion with a His-tag.
- Decision made to express AsP without the Trx tag and with a C-terminal His-tag for the desired protein construct.
- AsP is a secreted protein; the construct must not include the secretory signal sequence as bacteria cannot process it.
Sequence Modifications
- Removal of the secretory signal sequence necessitates adding an additional ATG (start codon) at the N-terminal.
- Examination of the pET32A sequence shows an XhoI site preceding the His-Tag and NdeI sites flanking the Trx-tag.
Digest and Cloning
- Digestion of pET32A with NdeI and XhoI results in fragments of approximately 315 bp and 210 bp, allowing for in-frame cloning of AsP.
- AsP cDNA sequence lacks XhoI sites but contains a single NdeI site between positions 531-536.
Alternative Restriction Enzyme
- AseI recognized as an alternative enzyme producing compatible ends with NdeI, recognizing the sequence AT^TAAT and providing the same ends (CA^TATG).
- Confirmation that AseI does not exist in the AsP sequence allows its use for cloning.
Primer Design
- Forward primer to include an AseI site; reverse primer to incorporate a XhoI site for compatible sticky ends.
- Reverse primer must lack the AsP stop codon to allow for proper translation of the fusion protein, ensuring termination occurs after the His-tag downstream of the XhoI site in pET32A.
Molecular Cloning Overview
- Molecular cloning involves constructing recombinant DNA for replication in host organisms.
- Techniques have advanced; traditional methods like PCR-restriction-ligation remain for small-scale studies.
- Ligation-free and recombination-based methods are preferred for large-scale projects, such as cDNA libraries.
- Significant applications include protein expression, purification, vaccine production, and creating genetically modified organisms.
Cloning Vectors
- Foreign DNA is integrated into cloning vectors, predominantly plasmids.
- Factors influencing vector choice include the size of foreign DNA, host organism (often E. coli), and the intended application (e.g., protein production, gene knockout).
- Common elements in plasmid vectors:
- Multiple cloning site (MCS).
- Selectable markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance).
- Propagation elements (functional origin of replication).
- Additional elements like promoters, ribosome binding sites, and reporter genes (e.g., LacZα, GFP, GST).
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- PCR is crucial for amplifying target DNA in molecular cloning.
- Genomic DNA (gDNA) is used directly for prokaryotic targets; RNA is converted to complementary DNA (cDNA) for eukaryotic targets using reverse transcriptase.
- PCR Master Mix streamlines reaction setup by providing essential enzymes and reagents.
- Key PCR steps:
- Denaturation: 94-98°C.
- Annealing: 48-68°C.
- Extension: 72°C.
- Each cycle theoretically doubles target DNA, potentially yielding ~1.07 billion copies after 30 cycles.
- Agarose gel electrophoresis verifies PCR product purity and size, requiring nucleic acid staining for visibility.
Restriction Endonucleases and DNA Ligase
- Restriction endonucleases linearize cloning vectors, generating compatible ends for ligation.
- T4 DNA ligase facilitates the connection between vector and PCR fragments.
- Antarctic phosphatase (AnP) inhibits self-ligation by removing phosphate groups from vector ends.
Transformation of E.coli
- Methods for transferring plasmids into E. coli:
- Chemical transformation with CaCl2 and heat shock.
- Electroporation, which uses an electric field to enhance DNA uptake.
- Successful plasmid uptake enables E. coli to grow on selective media; transformants are identified by antibiotic resistance.
Screening Transformants
- Screening is essential to identify correct clones among varied products from ligation reactions.
- Colony PCR verifies the presence and orientation of the insert.
- Positive transformants are cultured, and plasmid DNA is purified for further analysis.
Expression of Recombinant Proteins
- Cloning into expression vectors leads to recombinant protein production in host strains.
- Gene expression is regulated by a promoter, which may facilitate constitutive or conditional expression.
- The T7 expression system in E. coli is a widely used model for protein expression.
Detection of Recombinant Proteins
- Common detection methods include:
- Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE) for size separation of proteins.
- Western Blotting, which transfers proteins to membranes for detection using specific antibodies.
- SDS-PAGE, used to denature proteins for size-based separation.
Protein Staining Techniques
- Coomassie Brilliant Blue R-250 and Silver staining are utilized to visualize proteins post-PAGE.
- Western blotting involves transferring proteins to membranes, blocking non-specific binding, and incubating with specific antibodies.
Adrenal Secretory Protease (AsP)
- AsP is a serine protease involved in adrenal hormone production, cleaving precursor peptides.
- Research centers on cloning AsP cDNA into bacterial expression vectors for purification and enzyme kinetics studies.
- A His tag is employed for purification through nickel affinity chromatography for easy detection and isolation.
Vector Selection for Cloning
- pET32A vector permits high expression in E. coli, incorporating sequences for His-tagging and thioredoxin fusion.
- A negative control vector pET32A is utilized alongside a positive control for clarity in experiments.
Cloning of Rat Adrenal Secretory Serine Protease (AsP)
- Cloning entails transferring AsP cDNA into the pET32A vector for expression as a C-terminal HIS tagged fusion protein.
- The cloning strategy involves restriction digestion, ligation of insert and vector, followed by transformation into E. coli.
Vector and Tagging
- The pET32A vector allows either N-terminal fusion with a Trx-tag or C-terminal fusion with a His-tag.
- The decision was made to express AsP using a C-terminal His-tag while omitting the Trx-tag.
- AsP is secreted, necessitating exclusion of the secretory signal sequence, which bacteria can't process.
Sequence Modifications
- Removing the secretory signal sequence requires adding an additional ATG (start codon) at the N-terminal.
- The pET32A sequence reveals an XhoI site preceding the His-Tag and NdeI sites around the Trx-tag.
Digest and Cloning
- Digestion of pET32A with NdeI and XhoI produces fragments of approximately 315 bp and 210 bp, suitable for in-frame cloning of AsP.
- AsP cDNA lacks XhoI sites but has a single NdeI site between positions 531-536.
Alternative Restriction Enzyme
- AseI is an alternative enzyme providing compatible ends with NdeI, recognizing the sequence AT^TAAT.
- AseI does not exist in the AsP sequence, making it ideal for cloning.
Primer Design
- The forward primer is designed to include an AseI site; the reverse primer incorporates a XhoI site for compatible sticky ends.
- The reverse primer avoids the AsP stop codon to ensure proper fusion protein translation, ensuring termination occurs after the His-tag downstream of the XhoI site in pET32A.
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This quiz explores various molecular cloning techniques used for constructing recombinant DNA. It covers the historical methods as well as advanced techniques employed for large-scale cloning projects. Ideal for students and professionals interested in genetic engineering and biotechnology.