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Lab meeting 13.03.25. Plasmid preparation and Linearize the pcDNA3.1 vector. Plasmid preparation using Midi kit from Quiagen. pcDNA3.1 digest with ScaI- blunt end . Set up protocol to determine Neomycin sensitivities of Hela .
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Plasmid preparation and Linearize the pcDNA3.1 vector • Plasmid preparation using Midi kit from Quiagen • pcDNA3.1 digest with ScaI- blunt end
Set up protocol to determine Neomycin sensitivities of Hela • split a confluent plate so the cells will be approximately 25% confluent • Neomycin 10mg/ml • A1-2 : 500 μg/ml cells + 0 μg/ml Neo + 500 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • A3-4 : 500 μg/ml cells + 30 μg/ml Neo + 470 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • A5-6 : 500 μg/ml cells + 40 μg/ml Neo + 460 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • B1-2 : 500 μg/ml cells + 50 μg/ml Neo + 450 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • B3-4 : 500 μg/ml cells + 60μg/ml Neo + 440 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • B5-6 : 500 μg/ml cells + 100μg/ml Neo + 400 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • C1-2 : 500 μg/ml cells + 120 μg/ml Neo + 380 μg/ml RPMI 10% FBS P.S • Total volume of Hela cells + selective medium : 1 mL • Replenish the selective media every 2-3 days, and observe the percentage of surviving cells. • Count the number of viable cells at regular intervals to determine the appropriate concentration of antibiotic that prevents growth within 1–2 weeks after addition of the antibiotic. 300 μg/ml 400 μg/ml 400 μg/ml 300 μg/ml Control Control 500 μg/ml 600 μg/ml 1000 μg/ml 1000 μg/ml 500 μg/ml 600 μg/ml 1200 μg/ml 1200 μg/ml
Contamination is a problem in cultures The problem and detection of contamination caused by aggressive cell lines, bacteria, mycoplasma, yeast, virus or fungus
What are Mycoplasma? • Kind of bacteria • Absence of cell wall, flexible membrane easy taking in different shapes and difficulties in identifying under electron microscope • Small size (0.15-0.3μm) main reason for their escape through filtering systems and also their growth in high concentration in mammalian cell cultures without any turbidity or other obvious symptoms
Mycoplasma contamination & Effects on Cell Cultures • Inhibition of cell proliferation up to 50% by nutrient withdrawal and secretion of harmful metabolic products • McGarrity et al. (1984) In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. 20:1 • fast glucose reduction and formation of acids => pH shift • arginine depletion => inhibition of protein biosynthesis, cell division and growth • Influence of immunological reactions (macrophage activation, inhibition of antigen presentation, induction of signal transduction) • Muhlradt et al. (1996) Biochemistry 35:7781 • Influence of virus proliferation and the infection rate • Nar-Paz et al.(1995) FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 128:63 • Cause chromosomal aberrations and multiple translocations • McGarrity et al. (1978) In: Mycoplasma infection of cell cultures. • Disturbance of the hybridoma technique, contaminated cells become accumulation of mycoplasma at cells wall alters cell wall integrity
Effects on Cell Cultures (continued) • Significant changes in gene expression profiles • Mycoplasma can constitute up to 50% of the total protein and 15- 30% of the isolated DNA • Decrease of the transfection rates by 5% through electroporation • Induction of leopard cells (condensation of the chromatins) • Influence almost all functions of the host cell metabolism
Important of the Mycoplasma Tests 1) may show as abnormal cell growth , decreased growth rate, reduced saturation. 2) invisible under regular microscopy. 3) Standard antibiotics can allow contamination levels lower than detection levels, Pen/Strep does not provide protection from contamination 4) requires kits for testing.
Instruction for Testing • Regulations: • FDA Points to Consider (May 1993), Regularien 21CFR610.30 • USDA federal code #9CFR113.28 • European Pharmacopoeia 2.6.7, Suppl. 5.8 • ICH Guideline for biotechnological/biological products • Obliged to test: • Master cell cultures, cell cultures, virus stocks, control cell cultures • Bioproducts from cell cultures (antibodies, hormons, immune stimulators, blood • products from cell cultures) • Vaccines for humans and the veterinary field • Test necessary for: • Editors who are aware of the significance of mycoplasma contamination
Detection of Mycoplasma containmination on Hela • DAPI staining
Detection of Mycoplasma containmination on Hela (continued) • PCR method • e-Myco™ plus Mycoplasma PCR Detection Kit • Target band: 268 bp ~ 277bp • Inetrnal control 160 bp Positive Negative Hela Ladder