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How to amplify DNA from bacteria colonies and solutions <br><br>
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How to amplify DNA from bacterial colonies and solutions <br><br>
''Important remarks'' <br><br>
''Important remarks'' <br><br>
All solutions should be kept at ice until run of PCR <br><br>
All solutions should be kept at ice until run of PCR <br><br>
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1. Prepare the ligation mixture and mix by pipetting up and down <br><br>
1. Prepare the ligation mixture and mix by pipetting up and down <br><br>
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2. Leave the mixture overnight at 17°C <br><br>
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2a.    If there is no time leave the ligation solution at 22.5&deg;C for 30mins. Then denature the ligase at 65&deg;C for 10min.  
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2a.    If there is no time leave the ligation solution at 22.5&deg;C for 30mins. Then denature the ligase at 65&deg;C for 10min. <br><br>
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3.      Use ligation solution for transformations
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3.      Use ligation solution for transformations<br>
--[[User:Tipi|Tipi]] 06:48, 20 July 2010 (UTC)
--[[User:Tipi|Tipi]] 06:48, 20 July 2010 (UTC)
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== DNA extraction from gel (fermentas) ==
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== DNA extraction from gel ==
=== DE1.1 ===
=== DE1.1 ===
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Gel extractions were done according to the
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[http://www.fermentas.com/templates/files/tiny_mce/coa_pdf/coa_k0691.pdf protocol] of Fermentas with the exception that we introduced an additional centrifugation step after washing to remove surplus ethanol. <br>
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How to extract and purify DNA from gel <br><br>
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=== DE1.3 ===
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''Important remarks''
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Gel extractions were done according to the [http://www.gelifesciences.com/aptrix/upp00919.nsf/Content/7D3C39CAF8206AD1C1257628001D5012/$file/28951562AA.pdf protocol] of GE Healthcare with the exception that we introduced an additional centrifugation step after washing to remove surplus ethanol.
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All steps should be carried out at room temperature. <br><br>
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1. Weigh a 1.5 µL tube <br><br>
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4. Add 1:1 volume of binding buffer to the gel slice (e.g. add 100 µL of binding buffer for every 100 mg of agarose gel)<br><br>
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5. Incubate the gel mixture at 50-60°C for 10 min. or until the gel slice is completely dissolved. Mix the tube by inversion every few minutes. ''The color of the solution should be yellow. If the color of the solution is orange or violet add 10 µL 3M sodium acetate , pH 5.2 and mix. The color will then turn yellow.'' <br><br>
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6. Transfer up to 800 µL of the solubilized gel solution to the GeneJET purification column. Centrifuge for 1 min. Discard the flow-through and place column back into the same collection tube. <br><br>
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7. Add 700 µL of Wash buffer to the column. Centrifuge for 1 min. Discard flow-through and place the column back into the collection tube. <br><br>
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8. Centrifuge the empty column for an additional 1 min. to completely remove residual Wash buffer ''This step is essential to avoid residual ethanol in the purified DNA solution'' <br><br>
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9. Transfer the column into a clean 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tube. Add 50 µL of Elution buffer to the center of the column membrane. Centrifuge for 1 min. <br><br>
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=== DE1.2 ===
 
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How to extract and purify DNA from gel <br><br>
 
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''Important remarks''
 
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All steps should be carried out at room temperature. <br><br>
 
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All centrifugations should be carried out in a table-top microcentrifuge at >12000x g <br><br>
 
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''Materials''
 
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''Protocol''
 
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4. Add 1:1 volume of binding buffer to the gel slice (e.g. add 100 µL of binding buffer for every 100 mg of agarose gel)<br><br>
 
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5. Incubate the gel mixture at 50-60°C for 10 min. or until the gel slice is completely dissolved. Mix the tube by inversion every few minutes. ''The color of the solution should be yellow. If the color of the solution is orange or violet add 10 µL 3M sodium acetate , pH 5.2 and mix. The color will then turn yellow.'' <br><br>
 
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6. Transfer up to 800 µL of the solubilized gel solution to the GeneJET purification column. Centrifuge for 1 min. Discard the flow-through and place column back into the same collection tube. <br><br>
 
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--[[User:Tipi|Tipi]] 06:45, 20 July 2010 (UTC)
 
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'''Protocol for purification of DNA from TAE and TBE agarose gel bands'''<br>
 
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[http://www.gelifesciences.com/aptrix/upp01077.nsf/Content/Products?OpenDocument&moduleid=39955 Kit from GFX].<br><br>
 
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'''''Sampla capture'''''<br>
 
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== Genomic DNA purification ==
== Genomic DNA purification ==
=== GP1.1 ===
=== GP1.1 ===
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All steps should be carried out at room temperature. <br><br>
All steps should be carried out at room temperature. <br><br>
Be sure to mix thoroughly when adding the solutions. <br><br>
Be sure to mix thoroughly when adding the solutions. <br><br>
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Addition and removal of chloroform should be carried out in a fume hood. <br><br>
''Materials''
''Materials''
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1. Mix 200 µL of sample (ON culture) with 400 µL of Lysis solution and incubate at 65°C for 5 min.''If a frozen sample is used lysis solution should be added before thawing and incubated at 65°Cfor 10 min. with occasional inverting the tube.'' <br><br>
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1. Mix 200 µL of sample (overnight culture) with 400 µL Lysis solution and incubate at 65°C for 5 min.''If a frozen sample is used lysis solution should be added before thawing and incubated at 65°Cfor 10 min. with occasional inverting the tube.'' <br><br>
2. Immediately add 600 µL of chloroform, gently emulsify by inversion (3-5 times) and centrifuge the sample at 10.000 rpm for 2 min. <br><br>
2. Immediately add 600 µL of chloroform, gently emulsify by inversion (3-5 times) and centrifuge the sample at 10.000 rpm for 2 min. <br><br>
3. Prepare precipitation solution. <br><br>
3. Prepare precipitation solution. <br><br>
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8. Store DNA at -20°C <br><br>
8. Store DNA at -20°C <br><br>
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== Plasmid miniprep kit (Fermentas) ==
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== Plasmid miniprep kit ==
=== MP1.1 ===
=== MP1.1 ===
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Plasmids are isolated from cultures by transferring 5 mL overnight culture to a 15 mL falcon tube and spinning down at 4000g for 15 min and removing supernatant. <br><br>
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Then the GeneJet Plasmid miniprep kit  from Fermantas was used according to manufacturers [http://fermentas.com/templates/files/tiny_mce/media_pdf/broch_genejet_P19.pdf recommendations]. <br>
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=== MP1.2 ===
=== MP1.2 ===
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''Important remarks''
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Then the GeneJet Plasmid miniprep kit  from Fermantas was used according to manufacturers [http://fermentas.com/templates/files/tiny_mce/media_pdf/broch_genejet_P19.pdf recommendations]. <br>
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== Preparation of Agarose gelmix for gel electrophoresis ==
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== Preparation of Agarose for gel electrophoresis ==
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=== AG1.1 ===
=== AG1.1 ===
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''Important remarks''
''Important remarks''
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Agarose concentration is dependent on the size of the DNA fragment that needs to be seperated (see the door of the incubator in the gel room) <br><br>
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''Materials''
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2. The mixture is heated for 5 min. at max temperature in micro-wave. ''Remember to note name, date and –EtBr on the flask.'' <br><br>
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3. Place flask in the incubator for 20 min or at room temperature until cooled to 60°C. <br><br>
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== Extraction af Carotenoids and polyene chromophores ==
== Extraction af Carotenoids and polyene chromophores ==
=== EX1.1 ===
=== EX1.1 ===
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=== EX1.2 ===
=== EX1.2 ===
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3. Re-suspend cells in 8 mL acetone and sonicate the sample for 2x 30 sek<br> <br>
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4. Centrifuge the samples at 16000g for 2 min and collect 2 mL of the supernatant<br><br>
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5. Measure absorbance using an HPLC at 450 nm for bata-carotene and 382 nm for retinal analysis, For this particular purpose, we use a Poroshell 120 EC-C18 (4,6 x 150 mm 2,7 micron)column, and the eluents used are as follows: <br>
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B-buffer: A mixture consisting of 60% methanol and 40% acetone with 0,1% trifluoroacetic acid. <br>
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Afterwards, the solutions of purified retinal or beta-carotene are studied using UV-vis photospectrometry and the values and spectra are compared to those of the same compounds of known concentrations. Again, this gives both qualitative and quantitative indications of whether the compound in question is present and, if it is, in what concentration. Usage of the HPLC and instruction on how to use it was kindly provided by [http://www.sdu.dk/Om_SDU/Institutter_centre/C_FLinT FLINT]<br>
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• Diluted LB media<br>
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''Swimming motility plates''<br>
''Swimming motility plates''<br>
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1. LB media is mixed with 0.3% difco agar and autoclavated<br><br>
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2. The appropriate antibiotic and 1µM retinal (final concentration) is added to the autoclaved media (NB: for the media used for the control plates, no antibiotic or retinal is added)<br><br>
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4. 15 minutes prior to the experiment the plates are dried at 37°C.<br><br>
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''Sample preparation''<br>
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1. 5mL LB media containing the appropriate antibiotic is inoculated with a colony. The culture is grown overnight at 37°C and 180rpm.<br>
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2. The overnight culture is diluted in 5mL LB media containing the appropriate antibiotic to reach an OD550 of 0.02 and are incubated at 37°C and 180rpm until it reaches an OD550 of 0.5.<br>  
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3. 1µM retinal (final cnocentration) is added to the culture (NB: no retinal is added to the cultures containing the control cells)<br>
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4. The tubes containing the cultures are wrapped in tin foil (creates darkness) and are subsequently grown for 2 hours at 37°C and 180rpm.<br><br>
''Motility assay''<br>  
''Motility assay''<br>  
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1. 2x2.5µL of culture is placed on each plate, and the plates are placed in a specially engineered lightbox, so that ½ of each plate is illuminated with blue light and the other ½ is kept in dark. <br>
2. The plates are incubated at 37°C for 24 hours.<br>
2. The plates are incubated at 37°C for 24 hours.<br>
3. Pictures are taken<br><br>
3. Pictures are taken<br><br>
''Microscopy''<br>
''Microscopy''<br>
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2. To eliminate any flow in the system, which can be mistaken for bacterial motility, the cover slide is sealed with ordinary mail polish.<br>
3. Samples are examined under the microscope.<br><br>
3. Samples are examined under the microscope.<br><br>
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=== PS1.2 ===
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A protocol for optimizing the motility of E.coli MG1655 to use for microscopy<br>
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''Materials:''<br>
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• Motility buffer (20mM potassium phosphate and 0.1mM EDTA dissolved in ddH2O [[https://2010.igem.org/Team:SDU-Denmark/protocols#References 1]]<br>
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• 1mM retinal<br>
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3. The cultures containing the unmodified bacteria (controls) is then diluted 1:10 in motility buffer, at which point these are ready for microscopy <br>
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4. The culture containing the modified bacteria is added 1uM retinal (final concentration), and is incubated for an additional 2h in darkness at 22°C and 160rpm.<br>
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5. The culture is then diluted 1:10 in motility buffer and are ready for microscopy.<br>
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''Microscopy''<br>
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1. 5µL of bacterial culture is placed in the center of a microscopy slide dimensions 7.5cm x 1.5cm and a cover slide is used to cover the culture.<br>
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==Growth rate assay==
==Growth rate assay==
===GA1.1===
===GA1.1===
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''Protocol''<br>
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1. 5mL LB media containing the appropriate antibiotic is inoculated with a colony .<br>
2. The culture is incubated over night at 37°C and 180rpm.<br>
2. The culture is incubated over night at 37°C and 180rpm.<br>
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3. The optical density at 550nm (OD550) of the overnight culture is measured and the culture is diluted in 15mL fresh LB media containing the appropriate antibiotic to reach an OD550 of 0.02. The culture is then incubated at 37°C and 180rpm.<br>
4. OD550 of the colony is measured every hour for the first 12 hours, and after 24 hours.<br><br>  
4. OD550 of the colony is measured every hour for the first 12 hours, and after 24 hours.<br><br>  
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== Flagella staining ==
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===FS1.1===  
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Day 1: The bacteria were grown in 5 ml-LB media overnight. The solutions used for staining were prepared.
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The following components were added in the listed order:<br>
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• 5 g of tannic acid dissolved in 9.65 ml distilled water.<br>
• 150 µl  9% FeCl3<br>
• 150 µl  9% FeCl3<br>
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• 10% aqueous ammonia solution was added until the silver nitrate was dissolved. Approximately 2 ml.  
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Day 2: The bacteria were boosted in 5 ml LB-media to ensure that they were in the exponential growth phase when used for staining. They were diluted to approximately an OD550 of 1.  
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Preliminary bacteria work:<br>
Preliminary bacteria work:<br>
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Day 1: Bacteria were platede on agar plates and incubated at 37 degrees celcius overnight.  The staining solutions were prepared.<br><br>
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Solution I: <br>
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Day 2: A bacterial colony was dissolved in LB-media.  
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Materials
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        0.9% NaCl<br>
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1.      5mL LB media with appropriate antibiotic is inoculated with a bacterial colony.
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2.      The culture is incubated over night at 30°C and 180rpm
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4.      100µL of the 10<sup>5</sup>, 10<sup>6</sup> and 10<sup>7</sup> dilutions are spread onto LA plates, and LA plates with the appropriate antibiotic, respectively.
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5.      Plates are incubated at 37°C for 16-24 hours. The following day the colonies formed on the plates are counted and cfu are determined.
5.      Plates are incubated at 37°C for 16-24 hours. The following day the colonies formed on the plates are counted and cfu are determined.
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6.      500µL of the 10<sup>5</sup> dilution is added to 4.5mL of fresh LB media without any antibiotics.
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7.      The new culture is incubated over night at 30°C and 180rpm
7.      The new culture is incubated over night at 30°C and 180rpm
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8.      The experiment is carried out for 5 days.  
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<br>(NB: antibiotic is only added to the first culture. The remaining days the bacteria are grown in cultures without any antibiotics)
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==Scanning Electron Microscope ==
==Scanning Electron Microscope ==
===SEM 1.1===
===SEM 1.1===
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Day 1: The bacteria was cultivated overnight in 5 ml LB-media at 37 degrees celcius. <br><br>  
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Day 2: The ON culture was centrifuged  15 min at 4000prm. Afterwards the pellet was resuspended in  distilled water. We aimed to get approximately 106 bacteria in 10 µl solution which was plated on double adhesive tape at the top of the grid. The solution was allowed to air dry and the remaining fluid appeared when sample were exposed to the vacuum in the electron microscope.  <br><br>
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Day 2: The overnight culture was centrifuged  15 min at 4000prm. Afterwards the pellet was resuspended in  distilled water. We aimed to get approximately 10<sup>6</sup> bacteria in 10 µl solution which was plated on double adhesive tape at the top of the grid. The solution was allowed to air dry and the remaining fluid disappeared as samples were exposed to the vacuum in the electron microscope.  <br><br>
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The sample was examined with different electron intensity and magnification. We found that the best picture was taken with a electron intensity of 10 kv.
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The sample was examined with different electron intensity and magnification. We found that the best picture was taken with a electron intensity of 10 kV  and a magnitude on 10kx.<br><br>
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== Charactarization of K389016 (VirA/G reporter device mRFP) ==
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===CK1.1===
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''Materials:''<br>
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•    20mM acetosyringone (39.3 acetosyringone dissolved in 1mL DMSO and 9mL ddH2O)<br>
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•    LB media<br>
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•    35µg/mL chloramphenicol<br>
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''Protocol:''<br>
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1.    A colony is inoculated in 5mL LB media with 35µg/mL chloramphenicol and incubated over night at 37°C and 180rpm.<br>
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2.    Parallel cultivations of 25mL LB media, 35µg/mL chloramphenicol and acetosyringone concentrations of 0uM (control), 100uM, 200uM and 400uM respectively.<br>
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3.    The cultures were incubated in a waterbath of 37°C and 180rpm<br>
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4.    The optical density at 550nm (OD550) was measured every two hours and samples were freezed at -80°C and used for fluorescence measurements (excitation at 584nm, emmitation at 607nm)<br><br>
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== References ==
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[1]Khan S, Amoyaw K, Spudich JL, Reid GP, Trentham DR,[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1260487/pdf/biophysj00100-0082.pdf Bacterial chemoreceptor signaling probed by flash photorelease of a caged serine], Biophys J. 1992 Apr;62(1)<br>
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[2]Harshey RM, Matsuyama T,[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC44660/pdf/pnas01140-0333.pdf Dimorphic transition in Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium: Surface-induced differentiation into hyperflagellate swarmer cells],Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1994 August 30; 91(18): 8631–8635<br>
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