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Recombinant DNA Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
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The Role of Recombinant DNA The Role of Recombinant DNA technology in Biotechnologytechnology in Biotechnology
Recombinant DNA technology◦Intentionally modifying genomes of organisms
for practical purposes◦Three goals
Eliminate undesirable phenotypic traits Combine beneficial traits of two or more
organisms Create organisms that synthesize products
humans need
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Overview of recombinant DNA Overview of recombinant DNA technologytechnology
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Figure 8.1
The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Mutagens◦Physical and chemical agents that produce
mutations◦Scientists utilize mutagens to
◦Create changes in microbes’ genomes to change phenotypes
◦Select for and culture cells with beneficial characteristics
◦Mutated genes alone can be isolated
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The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
The Use of Reverse Transcriptase to Synthesize cDNA◦Isolated from retroviruses◦Uses RNA template to transcribe molecule of
cDNA◦Easier to isolate mRNA molecule for desired
protein first◦mRNA of eukaryotes has introns removed
Allows cloning in prokaryotic cells
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The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Synthetic Nucleic Acids◦Molecules of DNA and RNA produced in cell-free
solutions◦Uses of synthetic nucleic acids
Elucidating the genetic code Creating genes for specific proteins Synthesizing DNA and RNA probes to locate
specific sequences of nucleotides Synthesizing antisense nucleic acid molecules
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The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Restriction Enzymes◦Bacterial enzymes that cut DNA molecules only
at restriction sites◦Categorized into two groups based on type of cut
Cuts with sticky ends Cuts with blunt ends
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Actions of restriction enzymesActions of restriction enzymes8
Figure 8.2
The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Vectors◦Nucleic acid molecules that deliver a gene into
a cell◦Useful properties
Small enough to manipulate in a lab Survive inside cells Contain recognizable genetic marker Ensure genetic expression of gene
◦Include viral genomes, transposons, and plasmids
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The Tools of Recombinant DNA The Tools of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Gene Libraries◦A collection of bacterial or phage clones
Each clone in library often contains one gene of an organism’s genome
◦Library may contain all genes of a single chromosome
◦Library may contain set of cDNA complementary to mRNA
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Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Multiplying DNA in vitro: The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)◦Large number of identical molecules of DNA
produced in vitro◦Critical to amplify DNA in variety of situations
Epidemiologists use to amplify genome of unknown pathogen
Amplified DNA from Bacillus anthracis spores in 2001 to identify source of spores
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Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Multiplying DNA in vitro: The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)◦Repetitive process consisting of three steps
Denaturation Priming Extension
◦Can be automated using a thermocycler
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)13
Figure 8.5a
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)14
Figure 8.5b
Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
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Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Selecting a Clone of Recombinant Cells◦Must find clone containing DNA of interest◦Probes are used
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Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Separating DNA Molecules: Gel Electrophoresis and the Southern Blot◦Gel electrophoresis
Separates molecules based on electrical charge, size, and shape
Allows scientists to isolate DNA of interest Negatively charged DNA drawn toward positive
electrode Agarose makes up gel; acts as molecular sieve Smaller fragments migrate faster and farther than
larger ones Determine size by comparing distance migrated to
standards
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Gel electrophoresisGel electrophoresis18
Figure 8.6
Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Separating DNA Molecules: Gel Electrophoresis and the Southern Blot◦Southern blot
DNA transferred from gel to nitrocellulose membrane Probes used to localize DNA sequence of interest Northern blot – used to detect RNA
◦Uses of Southern blots Genetic “fingerprinting” Diagnosis of infectious disease Demonstrate incidence and prevalence of organisms
that cannot be cultured
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The Southern blot techniqueThe Southern blot technique20
Figure 8.7
Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
DNA Microarrays◦Consist of molecules of immobilized single-
stranded DNA◦Fluorescently labeled DNA washed over array
will adhere only at locations where there are complementary DNA sequences
◦Variety of scientific uses of DNA microarrays Monitoring gene expression Diagnosis of infection Identification of organisms in an environmental
sample
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DNA microarrayDNA microarray22
Figure 8.8
Techniques of Recombinant DNA Techniques of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Inserting DNA into Cells◦Goal of DNA technology is insertion of DNA into
cell ◦Natural methods
Transformation Transduction Conjugation
◦Artificial methods Electroporation Protoplast fusion Injection – gene gun and microinjection
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Artificial methods of inserting DNA into Artificial methods of inserting DNA into cellscells
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Figure 8.9a/b
Artificial methods of inserting DNA into Artificial methods of inserting DNA into cellscells
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Figure 8.9c/d
Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Genetic Mapping◦Locating genes on a nucleic acid molecule◦Provides useful facts concerning metabolism,
growth characteristics, and relatedness to others
Locating Genes◦Until 1970, genes identified by labor-intensive
methods◦Simpler and universal methods now available◦Restriction fragmentation◦Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)
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Fluorescent in situ hybridizationFluorescent in situ hybridization27
Figure 8.10
Automated DNA sequencingAutomated DNA sequencing28
Figure 8.11
Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Environmental Studies◦Most microorganisms have never been grown in
a laboratory◦Scientists know them only by their DNA
fingerprints Allowed identification of over 500 species of
bacteria from human mouths Determined that methane-producing archaea are
a problem in rice agriculture
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Applications◦Protein synthesis
Creation of synthetic peptides for cloning◦Vaccines
Production of safer vaccines Subunit vaccines Introduce genes of pathogens into common fruits
and vegetables Injecting humans with plasmid carrying gene
from pathogen◦Humans synthesize pathogen’s proteins
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Applications◦Genetic screening
DNA microarrays used to screen individuals for inherited disease caused by mutations
Can also identify pathogen’s DNA in blood or tissues
◦DNA fingerprinting Identifying individuals or organisms by their
unique DNA sequence
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DNA fingerprintingDNA fingerprinting32
Figure 8.12
Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Applications◦Gene therapy
Missing or defective genes replaced with normal copies
Some patients’ immune systems react negatively◦Medical diagnosis
Patient specimens can be examined for presence of gene sequences unique to certain pathogens
◦Xenotransplants Animal cells, tissues, or organs introduced into
human body
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Agricultural Applications◦Production of transgenic organisms
Recombinant plants and animals altered by addition of genes from other organisms
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Agricultural Applications◦Herbicide resistance
Gene from Salmonella conveys resistance to glyphosate (Roundup)◦Farmers can kill weeds without killing crops
◦Salt tolerance Scientists have removed gene for salt tolerance
and inserted into tomato and canola plants Transgenic plants survive, produce fruit, and
remove salt from soil
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Agricultural Applications◦Freeze resistance
Crops sprayed with genetically modified bacteria can tolerate mild freezes
◦Pest resistance Bt toxin
◦Naturally occurring toxin only harmful to insects ◦Organic farmers used to reduce insect damage to crops
Gene for Bt toxin inserted into various crop plants Genes for Phytophthora resistance inserted into
potato crops
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Applications of Recombinant DNA Applications of Recombinant DNA TechnologyTechnology
Agricultural Applications◦Improvements in nutritional value and yield
Tomatoes allowed to ripen on vine and shelf life increased◦Gene for enzyme that breaks down pectin suppressed
BGH allows cattle to gain weight more rapidly, ◦Have meat with lower fat content and produce 10%
more milk Gene for β-carotene (vitamin A precursor) inserted
into rice Scientists considering transplanting genes coding
for entire metabolic pathways
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The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant DNA TechnologyDNA Technology
Supremacist view – humans are of greater value than animals
Long-term effects of transgenic manipulations are unknown
Unforeseen problems arise from every new technology and procedure
Natural genetic transfer could deliver genes from transgenic plants and animals into other organisms
Transgenic organisms could trigger allergies or cause harmless organisms to become pathogenic
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The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant DNA TechnologyDNA Technology
Studies have not shown any risks to human health or environment
Standards imposed on labs involved in recombinant DNA technology
Can create biological weapons using same technology
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The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant The Ethics and Safety of Recombinant DNA TechnologyDNA Technology
Ethical Issues◦Routine screenings?◦Who should pay?◦Genetic privacy rights?◦Profits from genetically altered organisms?◦Required genetic screening?◦Forced correction of “genetic abnormalities”?
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