diff --git a/wiki/pages/experiments.html b/wiki/pages/experiments.html index c10ce78d045a45a1ff8ed4dfc97abc0dbfc36daf..d4d1fb19a007c83070675f425b2a463022c40604 100644 --- a/wiki/pages/experiments.html +++ b/wiki/pages/experiments.html @@ -4,26 +4,28 @@ {% block page_content %} -<h1>Cloning and Expression System </h1> +<h1 class="reveal-on-scroll">Cloning and Expression System </h1> -<p>For our experimentation, expression of MAM7 was done by using our chassis– <i>E.coli</i> BL21 and the vector +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">For our experimentation, expression of MAM7 was done by using our chassis– <i>E.coli</i> + BL21 and the vector pET-22b(+).</p> -<figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/mam7-cloning-plasmid.png" +<figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/mam7-cloning-plasmid.png" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="MAM7 cloning" width="50%"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - <i>Fig 1: MAM7 cloning and expression vector system</i>[1] + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> <i>Fig 1: MAM7 cloning and expression vector system</i>[1] </figcaption> </figure> -<p>With our progress in the project, our Wet Lab geared up on a detailed itinerary of planned experiments. This +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">With our progress in the project, our Wet Lab geared up on a detailed itinerary of planned + experiments. This curated handbook includes various experiments like plasmid isolation, competent cell preparation, Ni-NTA column chromatography, etc. The primary objective is to help other iGEM teams carry out these recombinant experiments and provide them with the opportunity to improve their current experimental designs.</p> -<p>With our progress in the project, our Wet Lab geared up on a detailed itinerary of experiments ready to go ahead +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">With our progress in the project, our Wet Lab geared up on a detailed itinerary of + experiments ready to go ahead with. Unfortunately due to lack of time we could not execute the lab work as planned. The <a href="{{ url_for('pages', page='contribution') }}">contribution</a> page consists of our experimentation handbook and a lab bulletin that summarises our journey so far in the lab. We curated a handbook @@ -33,65 +35,55 @@ purification. Despite our iGEM season coming to an end soon enough, we intend to try to continue our experimentation.</p> -<h1>Experimentation Timeline</h1> +<h1 class="reveal-on-scroll">Experimentation Timeline</h1> -<p>Here's our week wise experimentation timeline!</p> +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">Here's our week wise experimentation timeline!</p> <div class="boxesParent"> - <div class="boxesGrid"> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-0"> - Week 0 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-1"> - Week 1 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-2"> - Week 2 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-3"> - Week 3 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-4"> - Week 4 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-5"> - Week 5 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-6"> - Week 6 - </button> - <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-7"> - Week 7 - </button> - </div> + <div class="boxesGrid"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-0"> Week 0 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-1"> Week 1 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-2"> Week 2 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-3"> Week 3 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-4"> Week 4 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-5"> Week 5 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-6"> Week 6 + </button> <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary reveal-on-scroll" data-bs-toggle="modal" + data-bs-target="#wet-lab-modal-7"> Week 7 + </button> </div> </div> -<div class="row"> - <!-- Week-0 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> +<div class="row"> <!-- Week-0 --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-0" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-0Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-0Label">Week 0</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-0Label">Week 0</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <p>We visited the Enteric Disease Division at KMC, Manipal and observed the protocols for culturing, - storage and detection of <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> strains under supervision.</p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll">We visited the Enteric Disease Division at KMC, Manipal and observed the + protocols for culturing, storage and detection of <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> strains under + supervision.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-0-picture.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-0-picture.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Vibrio parahaemolyticus blood agar plate culture"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> blood agar plate culture + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> blood agar plate + culture </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -101,94 +93,61 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-1 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-1" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-1Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-1Label">Week 1</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-1Label">Week 1</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Primary Sub-culturing of <i>E. coli</i> DH5α.</li> </li> <li>Quantifying growth of Primary culture of DH5α</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - OD<sub>600</sub> = 2.5 + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> OD<sub>600</sub> = 2.5 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gram staining was performed for the first subculture.</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - <i>E. coli</i> DH5α cells were observed to be pink. - <br> - Cell debris were observed. - </p> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> - <br> - Initial smearing could be done more gently. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> <i>E. coli</i> DH5α cells were + observed to be pink. <br> Cell debris were observed. </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> <br> Initial smearing + could be done more gently. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Secondary subculture was performed</li> <li>Quantifying growth of secondary subculture of the culture</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - OD<sub>600</sub> = 1.4 + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> OD<sub>600</sub> = 1.4 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gram staining was performed for the secondary subculture</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - <i>E. coli</i> DH5α cells were observed to be pink. - <br> - Some crystal violet stain residues were observed - <br> - Many cells were clumped together - <br> - Lesser cell debris were observed + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> <i>E. coli</i> DH5α cells were + observed to be pink. <br> Some crystal violet stain residues were observed + <br> Many cells were clumped together + <br> Lesser cell debris were observed </p> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> - <br> - Washing with water can be done better and longer. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> <br> Washing with water + can be done better and longer. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Multiple subcultures were prepared, and <i>E. Coli</i> DH5α growth was confirmed using Indole test and Gram staining</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-1-gram-staining.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-1-gram-staining.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="E.coli DH5-alpha gram staining observation"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - <i>E. coli</i> DH5α gram staining observation + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> <i>E. coli</i> DH5α gram staining observation </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -198,76 +157,55 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-2 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-2" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-2Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-2Label">Week 2</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-2Label">Week 2</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Primary culturing of pET-22b(+) transformed <i>E. coli</i> DH5α from prepared glycerol stock. </li> <li>Quantification of transformed <i>E. coli</i> culture. </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - OD<sub>600</sub> = 3 + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> OD<sub>600</sub> = 3 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Secondary culturing of <i>E. coli</i> DH5α. </li> <li>Quantification of transformed <i>E. coli</i></li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.7 + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.7 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Plasmid isolation of pET-22b(+) from transformed <i>E. coli</i> (Trial 1)</li> <li>Quantification of Plasmid DNA. </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - DNA concentration was found to be 38.1 ng/μL. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> DNA concentration was found to + be 38.1 ng/μL. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gel electrophoresis to confirm the presence of isolated plasmid.</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The plasmid was not observed. - <br> - No RNA contamination was observed. - </p> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> - <br> - The culture was advised to be kept until an OD<sub>600</sub>value of 1-1.2 was obtained. - <br> - The concentration of plasmid should be around 100 ng/μL. - </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> - The plasmid was not observed. + <br> - No RNA contamination was observed. </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b> <br> - The culture was + advised to be kept until an OD<sub>600</sub>value of 1-1.2 was obtained. <br> - The concentration of + plasmid should be around 100 ng/μL. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-2-isolated-plasmid.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-2-isolated-plasmid.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="pET-22b+ plasmid Isolation"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - pET-22b(+) plasmid Isolation: - <br> - No vector bands were observed + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> pET-22b(+) plasmid Isolation: <br> No vector bands + were observed </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -277,64 +215,49 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-3 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-3" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-3Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-3Label">Week 3</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-3Label">Week 3</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Primary subculturing of pET-22b(+) transformed <i>E. coli</i> DH5α from prepared transformed - plates. - </li> + plates. </li> <li>Quantification of transformed <i>E. coli</i> culture </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - DH5α + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> DH5α <br> -> Culture 1 OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.4 <br> -> Culture 2 OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.6 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Secondary overnight sub-culturing of pET-22b(+) transformed <i>E. coli</i></li> <li>Plasmid isolation of pET-22b(+) from transformed <i>E. coli</i> (Trial 2)</li> <li>Quantification of Isolated plasmid. </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - DNA concentration was found to be 69 ng/μL. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> DNA concentration was found to + be 69 ng/μL. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gel electrophoresis for Isolated Plasmid</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The plasmid was successfully isolated. - </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The plasmid was successfully + isolated. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-3-isolated-plasmid.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-3-isolated-plasmid.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="pET-22b+ plasmid isolation."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. - <br> - Vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. <br> Vector bands were + observed in well number 4 and 5 </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -344,68 +267,48 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-4 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-4" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-4Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-4Label">Week 4</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-4Label">Week 4</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Primary Subculturing of pET-22b(+) transformed <i>E. coli</i> DH5α </li> <li>Quantification of Transformed <i>E. coli</i></li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - Glycerol stock culture OD<sub>600</sub> = 2.1 - <br> - Plate culture OD<sub>600</sub>not measurable + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> Glycerol stock culture + OD<sub>600</sub> = 2.1 + <br> Plate culture OD<sub>600</sub>not measurable </p> - - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Plasmid isolation and checking sample concentrations</li> <li>Checking plasmid DNA concentration using nanocuvette</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The concentration of DNA isolated from plate culture was found to be 48.2 ng/μL. - <br> - The concentration of DNA isolated from stock culture was found to be 18.3 ng/μL. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The concentration of DNA + isolated from plate culture was found to be 48.2 ng/μL. <br> The concentration of DNA isolated from + stock culture was found to be 18.3 ng/μL. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gel electrophoresis for isolated plasmid samples</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The plasmid was successfully isolated. - </p> - + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The plasmid was successfully + isolated. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-4-isolated-plasmid.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-4-isolated-plasmid.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="pET-22b+ plasmid isolation."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. - <br> - Vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. <br> Vector bands were + observed in well number 4 and 5 </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -415,139 +318,101 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-5 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-5" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-5Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-5Label">Week 5</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-5Label">Week 5</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Single digestion of pET-22b(+). Was performed to check the efficiency of our enzymes. Reaction 1 was performed using NdeI enzyme. Reaction 2 was performed using the XhoI enzyme. </li> <li>Gel electrophoresis of single Digested pET-22b(+)</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - The digested band was in the 5.5kb range according to the DNA ladder, while the plasmid itself is - 5493bp. Thus, single digestion of pET-22b(+) using NdeI and XhoI was successful. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> The digested band was in the + 5.5kb range according to the DNA ladder, while the plasmid itself is + 5493bp. Thus, single digestion of pET-22b(+) using NdeI and XhoI was successful. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Double digestion of pET-22b(+) </li> <li>Gel electrophoresis of double digested pET-22b(+) samples</li> <li>Primary Subculturing of pET-22b(+) transformed <i>E. coli</i> DH5α </li> <li>Quantification of Transformed <i>E. coli</i></li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - Plate culture 1: OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.2 + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> - Plate culture 1: + OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.2 <br> - Plate Culture 2: OD<sub>600</sub> = 0.6 </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Plasmid Isolation of pET-22b(+) from <i>E. coli</i> DH5α </li> <li>Concentrations of Isolated plasmid </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The concentration of DNA from plate culture 1 was found to be 54.4 ng/μL. - <br> - The concentration of DNA from plate culture 2 was found to be 48.8 ng/μL. - </p> - - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The concentration of DNA from + plate culture 1 was found to be 54.4 ng/μL. <br> The concentration of DNA from plate culture 2 was + found to be 48.8 ng/μL. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Gel electrophoresis of isolated plasmid samples </li> <li>Dissolving lyophilized IDT MAM7 gene fragment </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The concentration of isolated plasmid was found to be 11.3 ng/μL. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The concentration of isolated + plasmid was found to be 11.3 ng/μL. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>PCR Amplification of MAM7</li> <li>Running of gel electrophoresis of amplified MAM7</li> <li>Purification of MAM7 amplicon using PCR cleanup kit</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - After purification, the concentration of purified MAM7 was way too low. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> After purification, the + concentration of purified MAM7 was way too low. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>pET-22b(+) Plasmid Isolation using Miniprep Kit</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - Plasmid DNA concentration from plate culture 1 was found to be 55.1 ng/μL. - <br> - Plasmid DNA concentration from plate culture 2 was found to be 56.9 ng/μL. - </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> Plasmid DNA concentration from + plate culture 1 was found to be 55.1 ng/μL. <br> Plasmid DNA concentration from plate culture 2 was + found to be 56.9 ng/μL. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-double-digest.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-double-digest.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Double Digestion of pET22-B+."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Double Digestion of pET-22b(+) - <br> - The digested vector was observed In well number 6 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Double Digestion of pET-22b(+) <br> The digested + vector was observed In well number 6 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-isolated-plasmid.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-isolated-plasmid.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="pET22-b+ plasmid isolation"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation - <br> - Vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation + <br> Vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-mam7-pcr.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-mam7-pcr.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="PCR Amplification of MAM7"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - PCR Amplification of MAM7 - <br> - The amplified MAM7 gene was observed in well 2 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> PCR Amplification of MAM7 + <br> The amplified MAM7 gene was observed in well 2 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-single-digest.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-5-single-digest.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Single digestion of pET22-B+."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Single digestion of pET-22b(+) - <br> - The digested vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Single digestion of pET-22b(+) <br> The digested + vector bands were observed in well number 4 and 5 </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -558,32 +423,27 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-6 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-6" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-6Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-6Label">Week 6</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-6Label">Week 6</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>PCR Amplification of the MAM7 gene</li> <li>Dissolving lyophilized IDT MAM7 gene fragment</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - OD<sub>600</sub> = 1.3 ng/μL. + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> OD<sub>600</sub> = 1.3 ng/μL. </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>MAM7 Primer Synthesis for AMplification of gene fragment</li> <li>PCR Reaction Mix Prep for MAM7 gene amplification </li> <li>PCR Gel Purification of Amplified MAM7</li> @@ -591,49 +451,35 @@ <li>Chemical Preparation for PEG Method</li> <li>Competent cell preparation using the PEG method</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - The molar concentration of glucose and Mg<sup>2+</sup> was rectified for the TSS preparation + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> The molar concentration of + glucose and Mg<sup>2+</sup> was rectified for the TSS preparation needed for - competent cell preparation and transformation. - </p> - - <ul> + competent cell preparation and transformation. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Transformation of pET-22b(+) was performed via PEG Method (Trial 1)</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - We determined the transformation efficiency and we obtained the highest number of isolated - colonies. - Hence, it was successful. - </p> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> We determined the + transformation efficiency and we obtained the highest number of isolated + colonies. Hence, it was successful. </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-6-mam7-pcr.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-6-mam7-pcr.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="PCR Amplification of MAM7."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - PCR Amplification of MAM7. - <br> - The amplified MAM7 was observed in well 2, 3 and 4 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> PCR Amplification of MAM7. <br> The amplified MAM7 + was observed in well 2, 3 and 4 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-6-first-ligation.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-6-first-ligation.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="1st Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET22-b+ vector"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - 1st Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET22-b+ vector - <br> - The ligated vectors were observed in well 4, 5 and 6 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> 1st Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET22-b+ vector + <br> The ligated vectors were observed in well 4, 5 and 6 </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -644,120 +490,88 @@ </div> </div> </div> - <!-- Week-7 --> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Modal --> + <div class="row"> <!-- Modal --> <div class="modal fade" id="wet-lab-modal-7" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="wet-lab-modal-7Label" aria-hidden="true" style="width: 100%;"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-fullscreen wet-lab-modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-dialog-scrollable"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> - <h3 class="modal-title" id="wet-lab-modal-7Label">Week 7</h3> - <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> + <h3 class="modal-title reveal-on-scroll" id="wet-lab-modal-7Label">Week 7</h3> <button type="button" + class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row" style="margin-left: 15px;"> - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Visualizing MAM7 ligated pET-22b(+)</li> <li>Transformation of MAM7 ligated pET-22b(+) to <i>E. coli</i> DH5α by PEG method (Trial 2)</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b><br> - Since the competent cells we prepared were a day old despite being stored at -80°C. Hence we + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-troubleshoot">Troubleshoot</b><br> Since the competent + cells we prepared were a day old despite being stored at -80°C. Hence we assumed this to be the reason for our failed transformation </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Competent Cell preparation using the CaCl<sub>2</sub> method (Trial 1) </li> <li>Transformation of MAM7 ligated pET-22b(+) to <i>E. coli</i> DH5α by CaCl<sub>2</sub> method (Trial 1) </li> <li>Competent cell preparation (Trial 2)</li> <li>Colony PCR (Trial 1 of CaCl<sub>2</sub> method) = 5 mixtures from 1:3</li> </ul> - - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> -The vector to insert ratios yielded proper + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> -The vector to insert ratios + yielded proper <br> - Colonies 1,2,4,6 and 10 showed the best <br> - The MAM7 amplicon band (At around 2.5kb) was distinct for these colonies and showed the least number of non-specific bands. </p> - - <ul> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Running of gel for Colony PCR (Trial 1)</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - No insert was observed. Instead, a big smear was observed at that location. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> No insert was observed. + Instead, a big smear was observed at that location. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Transformed pET-22b(+) plasmid Isolation using Miniprep Kit</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> - During the gel running, two bands were observed corresponding to one circular and one linear - plasmid. - But on checking for the concentration, the value was too low. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b><br> During the gel running, two + bands were observed corresponding to one circular and one linear + plasmid. But on checking for the concentration, the value was too low. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Colony PCR (Trial 2 of CaCl<sub>2</sub> method) = 3 mixtures from 1:2, 4 reaction mixtures from 1:3 - transformed plates. - <br> - -> 3 reaction mixtures from 1:2 transformed plates - <br> - -> 4 reaction mixtures from 1:3 transformed plates + transformed plates. <br> -> 3 reaction mixtures from 1:2 transformed plates + <br> -> 4 reaction mixtures from 1:3 transformed plates </li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - After running the gel, we observed 3 bands, out of which we observed one band exactly below the - insert. The reason for the other two nonspecific bands observed is yet to be troubleshot. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> After running the gel, we + observed 3 bands, out of which we observed one band exactly below the + insert. The reason for the other two nonspecific bands observed is yet to be troubleshot. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Transformed pET-22b(+) Isolation using Miniprep Kit</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - We obtained a good concentration of the plasmid. After running the gel, we could observe only one - single linear band. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> We obtained a good + concentration of the plasmid. After running the gel, we could observe only one + single linear band. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>Single digestion of the transformed pET-22b(+) ligated with MAM7 using NdeI was carried out. </li> <li>We ran the gel and confirmed that our enzymes were working. </li> <li>Double Digested transformed pET-22b(+) ligated with MAM7 using NdeI and XhoI Enzymes</li> <li>Gel extraction was performed</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - 3/4th of the mixture was subjected to gel electrophoresis. - <br> - After gel extraction, we obtained the concentration of pET-22b(+) and MAM7 after double - digestion i.e. 5.5ng/μL and 5.6ng/μL, respectively. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> - 3/4th of the mixture was + subjected to gel electrophoresis. <br> - After gel extraction, we obtained the concentration of + pET-22b(+) and MAM7 after double + digestion i.e. 5.5ng/μL and 5.6ng/μL, respectively. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>PCR Purification</li> </ul> - <p> - <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> - <br> - We obtained higher concentrations via PCR purification than Gel extraction. - <br> - pET-22b(+) =17.1ng/μL, 17.7ng/μL=MAM7; were the obtained concentrations. - </p> - - <ul> + <p class="reveal-on-scroll"> <b class="wet-lab-result">Result</b> <br> - We obtained higher + concentrations via PCR purification than Gel extraction. <br> - pET-22b(+) =17.1ng/μL, + 17.7ng/μL=MAM7; were the obtained concentrations. </p> + <ul class="reveal-on-scroll"> <li>pET-22b(+) and MAM7 Ligation <br> - Higher ratios for vectors to insert were considered <br> - Vector to Insert ratios that were ligated = 1:4(Gel Extracted), 1:5, 1:6(PCR Purified) @@ -770,88 +584,74 @@ </div> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-single-digest.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-single-digest.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Single Digestion of transformed pET22-b+"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Single digestion of transformed pET-22b(+) + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Single digestion of transformed pET-22b(+) </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-double-digest.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-double-digest.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Double Digestion of transformed pET22-b+"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Double digestion of transformed pET-22b(+) + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Double digestion of transformed pET-22b(+) </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-ligation-try-2.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-ligation-try-2.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="2nd Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET22-b+ vector"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - 2nd Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET-22b(+) vector - <br> - The ligated vectors were observed in well 5 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> 2nd Ligation of MAM7 insert and pET-22b(+) vector + <br> The ligated vectors were observed in well 5 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-isolated-plasmid.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-isolated-plasmid.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="pET-22b+ plasmid isolation."> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. - <br> - Vector bands were observed in well number 2 and 3 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> pET-22b(+) plasmid isolation. <br> Vector bands were + observed in well number 2 and 3 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-colony-pcr-try-2.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-colony-pcr-try-2.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Colony PCR Trial 1"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Colony PCR Trial 1 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Colony PCR Trial 1 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-colony-pcr-try-1.jpg" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-colony-pcr-try-1.jpg" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Colony PCR Trial 2"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Colony PCR Trial 2 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Colony PCR Trial 2 </figcaption> </figure> </div> - <div class="row"> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-cacl2-trial-2.png" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-cacl2-trial-2.png" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Transformed plates using CaCl2- Trial 1"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Transformed plates using CaCl<sub>2</sub>- Trial 1 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Transformed plates using CaCl<sub>2</sub>- Trial + 1 </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="col-6"> <div class="row"> - <figure class="figure"> - <img src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-cacl2-trial-1.png" + <figure class="figure reveal-on-scroll"> <img + src="https://static.igem.wiki/teams/4200/wiki/wet-lab-timeline/week-7-cacl2-trial-1.png" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Transformed plates using CaCl2- Trial 2"> - <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> - Transformed plates using CaCl<sub>2</sub>- Trial 2 + <figcaption class="figure-caption text-center"> Transformed plates using CaCl<sub>2</sub>- Trial + 2 </figcaption> </figure> </div> @@ -866,8 +666,9 @@ </div> </div> <br> -<h1>Biosafety</h1> -<p>Given the conversations we had with the experts in domains like Biosafety and Biosecurity, we decided to not work +<h1 class="reveal-on-scroll">Biosafety</h1> +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">Given the conversations we had with the experts in domains like Biosafety and Biosecurity, + we decided to not work with the risk-2 organism <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i>. Instead, we decided on expressing our target protein– MAM7 in our chassis– <i>E. coli</i> and performing further experiments with it. Here we are making use of the truncated @@ -878,11 +679,12 @@ dissemination, while complying with the laws and regulations of recombinant research provided by the university. </p> -<p>Further, in order to gain some on-sight experience, we visited Dr. Mamatha Ballal’s lab i.e., the Enteric Diseases +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">Further, in order to gain some on-sight experience, we visited Dr. Mamatha Ballal’s lab + i.e., the Enteric Diseases Division. Here we were provided with the opportunity to witness the culturing and maintenance of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> stocks in a supervised environment.</p> <b>References</b> -<p>[1] Benchling [Biology Software]. (2022). Retrieved from https://benchling.com.</p> +<p class="reveal-on-scroll">[1] Benchling [Biology Software]. (2022). 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