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Cloning Genes

Cloning Genes. Gene cloning: amplifying a specific piece of DNA via a bacteria cell Cloning vector: a replicating DNA molecule attached with a foreign DNA fragment to be introduced into a cell Has features that make it easier to insert DNA and select for presence of vector in cell.

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Cloning Genes

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  1. Cloning Genes • Gene cloning: amplifying a specific piece of DNA via a bacteria cell • Cloning vector: a replicating DNA molecule attached with a foreign DNA fragment to be introduced into a cell • Has features that make it easier to insert DNA and select for presence of vector in cell. • Origin of replication • Antibiotic resistance gene • Cloning site

  2. Cloning Genes • Plasmid vectors • Linkers: synthetic DNA fragments containing restriction sites • Transformation of host cells with plasmids • Selectable markers are used to confirm whether the cells have been transformed or not.

  3. TA cloning of PCR product

  4. Bacterial transformation • Use modified strain of E. coli • Restriction system knocked out • Recombination system limited • LPS is truncated Pores are made in cell membrane by treatment with calcium chloride. Cells must be kept cold to prevent pores from closing

  5. Bacterial transformation • DNA added to cells forms intimate interaction with membrane • Briefly moved to 42° C to heat shock cells • Stresses them and causes them to take up DNA

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