Team:Newcastle/20 August 2010
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Subtilin Immunity
Gel Electrophoresis and Gel Extraction
Aims
Following yesterday's Phusion PCR reactions, we plan to first perform gel electrophoresis of the amplified DNA sequences to check if they are of the correct sizes. If they appear to be successful we will then perform gel extraction, and finally nanodrop to record the level of DNA.
Materials and protocol
Please refer to the:
- gel electrophoresis,
- gel extraction and
- NanoDrop spectrophotometer protocols.
Results
Figure #. Gel electrophoresis of the amplified PCR products
Lane 1: 1 Kb ladder Lane 2: pSB1C3 (for Subtilin Immunity) Lane 3: pSB1C3 (for rocF)
Lane 4: pVeg (for Subtilin Immunity) Lane 5: terminator (for Subtilin Immunity) Lane 6: pSpacoid (for rocF) Lane 7: terminator (for rocF) Lane 8: 100 bp ladder
Discussion
When we saw the results from yesterday's Phusion PCR, the pSBIC3 vector did not show any band. Therefore, we decided to make a range of Tms to perform another set of PCR reactions. Three Tms were used: 60°C, 65°C and 70°C. Six tubes were set up; a duplicate was created for each Tm. After the PCR reactions were finished, there still wasn't any visible pSBIC3 vector band showing up. The problem could have occurred due to the working stocking solution for our primers. Our next step was to re-make the working stock solution for our primers. Also, we had decided to use the Tms 55°C, 60°C, 65°C, 70°C - duplicate for each, making eight PCR tubes in total. The PCR machines were left to run and results shall be obtained on Monday.
Conclusion
PCR of pSB1C3 for rocF and Subtilin Immunity
Aims
Gel Extraction
Aims
To purify the PCR products of digested yneA, pGFPrrnB and pSB1C3 from yesterday.
Materials and Protocol
Please refer to gel extraction and nanodrop.
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Miniprep of yneA, pGFPrrnB and pSB1C3
Aim
To produce stocks of yneA, pGFPrrnB and pSB1C3.
Materials and Protocol
Please refer to miniprep and nanodrop.
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Transformation of Ligated Products
Aims
To produce more colonies of the ligated products of yneA with pGFPrrnB and pSB1C3.
Materials and Protocol
Please refer to transformation of E. coli.
Ligation of yneA with Vectors
Aims
To ligate yneA with pGFPrrnB and yneA with pSB1C3 (A repeat of yesterday.
Materials and Protocol
Please refer to ligation.
Results, Discussion and Conclusion
Please refer to 23.08.10.