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Cloning:Recombinant DNA
Multistep Process. Produce fragments of DNA using enzymes that cut DNA at specific base sequences.. Link these fragments to self-replicating forms of DNA = vectors.
. Replicate the recombinant DNA molecule in the host organism (1000s of copies).
. Retrieve the cloned copies for use or modification.. Produce and purify gene product.
Some useful definitions
Restriction EnzymesEnzymes that recognize a specific base sequence in DNA and cleave at that siteIsolated from bacteria that inactivated viruses via cutting their DNAMolecular scissors
Recognition sequencePalindrome - sequence is read the same on either strand, when read from 5 to 3Creates either sticky ends or blunt ends
Eco R1
VectorsA self-replicating DNA molecule that is used to transfer foreign DNA fragments between cells.
Steps in Cloning
Steps in cloning - GeneralIsolate vector DNA and gene of interestCut both with the same restriction enzymeMix DNAs and ligate = recombinant DNA
Transfer recombinant molecule into host cell (transform)Grow/Select transformants
Types of Vectors and DNA delivery systems
Types of VectorsPlasmidPhage (virus)CosmidYeast Artificial Chromosome (YAC)
PlasmidsCircular extrachromosomal DNA molecules naturally found in bacteria Self-replicatingCan insert pieces up to 10kb
Plasmid vectors needorigin of replicationselectable marker (antibiotic)unique restriction enzyme cleavage sites
Plasmid Placement in Cell
Phage vectorsDerivatives of phage (lambda)Linear DNACan insert up to 15 kb fragments
Phage Insertion
CosmidsDont occur naturallyConstructed using features of both plasmids and phage Can carry inserts up to 45 kb
YACs
YACs
YACsYeast artificial chromosomeSelf-replicating elementsCan insert segments up to 1 million base pairsCan replicate any inserted DNA via transfer to yeast cells
Essential elements for YACsTel - telomeresCen - centromereOri - Origin of replicationSelectable markersRestriction enzyme recognition sites
Particle GunUsually using cell cultureShoot DNA coated objects into cellsTungsten pellets, Whiskers
We can insert the gene into cells Now what?Selecting for transformed cells and amplifying the product
Basic StepsIdentify the transformantsIsolate transformed coloniesAmplify the product
Identifying transformantsVectors containing antibiotic resistance genes can be usedThose that took up the vector will now express antibiotic resistanceAbility to metabolize substances included in media
Isolate Colonies of Interest
Amplify the ProductUse bacteria (usually E. Coli) to amplify productSometimes yeast cells, if the gene you are amplifying is a eukaryote specific gene
Genetic Libraries
Genetic libraryCollection of clones that contains all the genetic information of an individual = genomic library - gene bankChromosomes, set of genes of single cell type etc.
cDNA - mRNA population made into cDNA. Produce clones
Can recover genes of interest from libraries forClinical studiesEvolutionary comparisonExperimental studiesCommercial use
Construction of...DNA isolated from an organismDigest into smaller segments which can be inserted within vectors (size limitations)
record of genome or portion ofCan be screened, hybridization