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1
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reverse genetics approaches to seek

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the phenotype linked to specific sequences of DNA (including genes)

2
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how may the gene responsible for a certain phenotype be revealed

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producing mutations in a specific gene may reveal phenotypes that give a clue as to its function

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reverse genetics method simple (3)

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1.alter the gene in vitro 2. introduce into cell 3. determine phenotypic effect

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alter gene in vitro

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  • first get it synthesised
  • use recombinant DNA techniques e.g. site directed mutagenesis
    e. g. using restriction endonucleases
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site directed mutagenesis

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in reverse geentics oligonucleotide mediated site directed mutagenesis (SDM) is used. -plasmid is dentured and hybridised to a mutant oligo. Then this transformed plasmid is frown up in E.coli. -then the desired clone is isolated

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introduce DNA into ells

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  • direct uptake of DNA
  • electroportation
  • agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated
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direct uptake of DNA

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incubate DNA with competent cells -bacterial/yeast transformation -animal cell transfection

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transfection

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animal cells

9
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transformation

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yeast and bacteria

10
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electroporation

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the action or process of introducing DNA or chromosomes into bacteria or other cells using a pulse of electricity to open the pores in the cell membranes briefly. -microinjection -virus mediated

11
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ballistic

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gene gun cells with walls e.g. plants

12
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gene gun is for cells with

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walls e.g. plants

13
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agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated

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plants and some fungi

14
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Fate of the trangene

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-transient expression -replicates on a plasmid -chromosomal integration random but can also be targeted to a particular locus

15
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DNA can be introduced to four different types of cells

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somatic germ haploid diploid

16
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how are transgenic cells detected

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using selectable marker genes or dominant or recessive nature

17
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what can be utilised for gene targeting

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homologues recombination -occurs in meiosis -breakage and rejoining of DNA -reciprocal -genetic rearrangement

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targeted gene disruption by homologous recombination

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Circular homologous DNA with SEL is introduced. Select for cells expressing marker. Single crossover occurs within the gene on the chromosome. Therefore it is disrupted and not expressed

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targeted gene deletion by homologues recombination

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linear homologous dna with SEL is introduced. Select for cells expressing marker. Gene is deleted due to a double crossover on each side of the the gene

20
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targeted gene deletion of diploid yeast requires..

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two marker genes or a marker recycling system

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marker cycling scheme

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.

22
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deleted genes can be replaced with a..

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mutant gene and selectable marker by homologous recombination

23
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targeted gene deletion of a diploid animals..

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more complex

24
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CRISPR

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Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats

25
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CRISPR-mediated immunity bacteria

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step 1: short viral DNA sequence is integrated into CRISPR locus step 2: RNA is transcribed from CRISPR locus, processed and bound to a Cas protein step 3: small crRNA in couple with Cas seeks out and destroys viral sequence

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CRISPR/ Cas9 for gene activation/repression

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-activation domain can attach to complex and switch gene on -repressor domain can attach and turn gene off

27
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CRISPR is not

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100%; off target effects are possible

28
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there are ethical concerns with regard to humans when it comes to

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CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing

29
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targeted regulated expression of native genes

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replace native promoter for YOUR FAVOURITE GENE (YFG) with a very active one, or a regulatable promotor e.g. GAL 1p -determine phenotype when over or under expressed

30
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targeted regulated expression of native genes

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replace native promoter for YOUR FAVOURITE GENE (YFG) with a very active one, or a regulatable promotor e.g. GAL 1p -determine function of certain gene when phenotype is over or under expressed

31
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promotor activity effects

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how much of a specific protein is being produced due to the rate of transcription

32
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what can be used to determine promotor activity

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reporters

33
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example of reporters used to determine promotor activity

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B-Galactosidase, Lucifer’s, GFP

34
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promotor activity- reporters : process

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Clone reporters are inserted (homologous recombination) after the promotor sequence, replacing native ORF (open reading frame). –> the level of GFP protein produced will show the activity of that specific promotor. –> e.g. if lots of GFP is produced then the activity of the promotor is obviously high

35
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ORF

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open reading frame

36
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ORF

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open reading frame An ORF is a continuous stretch of codons that do not contain a stop codon (usually UAA, UAG or UGA).

37
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protein localisation and movement

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tag with GFP -microtubules can be seen this way as well as mitochondria as as well as neurones

38
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GFP

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Origin: Bioluminescent jellyfish (Aequorea victoria): Autocatalytic, fluorescent protein In vivo reporter, high signal to noise, no enzymatic activity Many spectral mutants available (RFP, YFP, BFP etc.)

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how can we avoid genomic editing using RNAi

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instead of editing DNA, RNAi targets RNA, that is perhaps being over translated and causes its degradation -specific ‘knockdown’ of gene expression

40
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‘knockdown’ of gene expression

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meaning that instead of DNA being altered the translation of RNA of a specific gene is reduced e.g. using RNAi or siRNA

41
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‘knockdown’ of gene expression

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meaning that instead of DNA being altered the translation of RNA of a specific gene is reduced e.g. using RNAi or siRNA

42
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we need high throughput technologies because..

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organisms are complex and processes that take a long time are expensive

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examples of high throughput technologies

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pic

44
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high throughput reverse genetic study using C.elegans RNAi

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  • each well contains E.coli expressing a different dsRNA–> target diff RNA
  • C.elegans (worm) is added to the 96 well plate
  • worms injest E.coli.
  • resulting phenotypes are recorded and analysed we can screen phenotypes separately
45
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dsRNA

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dsRNA forms the genetic material of some viruses (double-stranded RNA viruses).

46
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during high throughput reverse genetic study using C.elegans RNAi, phenotypes can be

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screened separately

47
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Genome wide screens for fitness using a large pool of barcoded yeast deletion mutants

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a pool of barcoded yeast mutants, each deleted for a diff gene is grown in a condition of choice.

Then purified.

The relative abundance of each barcode is then recorded . -screen phenotypes together by competition

48
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during genome wide screens for fitness using a large pool of barcoded yeast deletion mutants phenotypes can be

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screened together by competition

49
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in conclusion reverse genetics

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seeks to find the phenotype linked to specific sequences of DNA (including genes) whereas forward genetic seeks to find the DNA sequence responsible for certain phenotypes