Part 1: Lesson 10, 11, 12, 13 Flashcards

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 Involves restriction enzymes(________________): _______ is commonly used, with ___ bp recognition/restriction sites, or binding/cutting sites on DNA
 Used to identify the position of _____________ in a DNA fragment in relation to each other
 Developed using _____________________________

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RESTRICTION ENZYME MAPPING OF DNA
 Involves restriction enzymes(endonucleases): type II is commonly used, with 4-6 bp recognition/restriction sites, or binding/cutting sites on DNA
 Used to identify the position of restriction sites in a DNA fragment in relation to each other
 Developed using small circular bacterial plasmids

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____________________________
* Resulting differences in the size or number of restriction fragments
* Useful in epidemiological studies The basis of the 1st molecular-based human ID & mapping methods
* Clinical analysis of structural changes in ________________ associated with disease

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Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms (RFLPs)
* Resulting differences in the size or number of restriction fragments
* Useful in epidemiological studies The basis of the 1st molecular-based human ID & mapping methods
* Clinical analysis of structural changes in
* chromosomes associated with disease

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______________________________
 Also uses endonuclease
 Found in ________ & ___________
 Guides a common enzyme to _____________ determined by RNA components Useful for manipulation of both ____ sequence & ____ expression

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CRISPR ENZYME SYSTEMS
 Also uses endonuclease
 Found in archaea & bacteria
 Guides a common enzyme to specific sites determined by RNA components Useful for manipulation of both DNA sequence & RNA expression

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 __________________________________________ (CRISPRS)
* Protective system using the invading DNA to target itself
* Encodes an endonuclease: ______________________ (Cas)

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 Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPRS)
* Protective system using the invading DNA to target itself
* Encodes an endonuclease: CRISPR-associated protein (Cas)

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 Types:
* Type I & II - _______________
* Type III - _____________________

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 Types:
* Type I & II - target dsDNA
* Type III - targets ssDNA & RNA

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___________________
 Formation of H bonds between 2 complementary strands of nucleic acids
 In hybridization technologies:
* 1 strand is ___________
* 1 strand is ________ (with isotopes/ fluorescence) = _______; used to detect the presence of the DNA fragment of interest
 Northern blot and Western blot are modifications of _______________

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HYBRIDIZATION TECHNOLOGIES
 Formation of H bonds between 2 complementary strands of nucleic acids
 In hybridization technologies:
* 1 strand is unlabeled
* 1 strand is labeled (with isotopes/ fluorescence) = probes; used to detect the presence of the DNA fragment of interest
 Northern blot and Western blot are modifications of Southern blot

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__________
 ss fragment of nucleic acid(NA)/protein with a detectable signal that specifically binds to ___________________/target protein
 Purpose: identify 1 or more sequences of interest within a large amount of NA
 Other probes used: modified NA, such as ___________________ & ___________

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PROBES
 ss fragment of nucleic acid(NA)/protein with a detectable signal that specifically binds to complementary sequences/target protein
 Purpose: identify 1 or more sequences of interest within a large amount of NA
 Other probes used: modified NA, such as peptide nucleic acids (PNA) & locked NA

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_______________
 Sources:
1. Early methods Fragment of gene was cloned on a _______________ → isolated by restriction enzyme digestion & gel purification labeling & denaturation of fragment applied to _______________________
2. Isolation of sequence of interest from viral genomes
3. In vitro organic synthesis of a predetermined sequence → only for short, oligometric probes
4. Synthesized using ____

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DNA PROBES
 Sources:
1. Early methods Fragment of gene was cloned on a bacterial plasmid → isolated by restriction enzyme digestion & gel purification labeling & denaturation of fragment applied to Southern/Northern blot
2. Isolation of sequence of interest from viral genomes
3. In vitro organic synthesis of a predetermined sequence → only for short, oligometric probes
4. Synthesized using PCR

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 In order the probe to bind: ____________ has to contain the sequence of interest
 Denaturation of dsDNA probes before use
* Heating the probe (_____, _______) in hybridization solution
* Treating with 50% formamide/2x SSC at a lower temperature for a shorter time (____, _________)

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 In order the probe to bind: target NA has to contain the sequence of interest
 Denaturation of dsDNA probes before use
* Heating the probe (95°C, 10-15 min) in hybridization solution
* Treating with 50% formamide/2x SSC at a lower temperature for a shorter time (75°C, 5-6 min

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___________________
 Source: transcription from a ______________ template in vitro
 Predesigned systems commercially available
 Southern blot: _______________ transcript
 Northern blot: ____________ transcript
 Labeled with a radioactive/modified nucleotide for production of signal.
 Should be performed in ____________________ environment

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RNA PROBES
 Source: transcription from a synthetic DNA template in vitro
 Predesigned systems commercially available
 Southern blot: coding strand transcript
 Northern blot: antisense transcript
 Labeled with a radioactive/modified nucleotide for production of signal.
 Should be performed in Ribonuclease free environment

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___________________
* Must generate a _______________ for visualization of the probe binding to the target fragments on a membrane
* Earlier labeling: ___________ 32P
* Present labeling: _____________ labels/tags (biotin & digoxigenin)
* 3 basic methods for DNA probe labeling:
a. ___________
b. _______________
c. ____________________

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PROBE LABELING
* Must generate a detectable signal for visualization of the probe binding to the target fragments on a membrane
* Earlier labeling: radioactive 32P
* Present labeling: nonradioactive labels/tags (biotin & digoxigenin)
* 3 basic methods for DNA probe labeling:
a. End labeling
b. Nick translation
c. Random priming

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  • ____________ (_____-_________)
     Greater specificity → less affected by point mutations/polymorphisms
     Difficult & expensive to synthesize
  • _______________ (________)
     Less specific
     Higher chance of being repeated randomly in unrelated regions of the genome
     Ideal for _________________
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  • Longer probes (500-5000bp)
     Greater specificity → less affected by point mutations/polymorphisms
     Difficult & expensive to synthesize
  • Shorter probes (<500 bp)
     Less specific
     Higher chance of being repeated randomly in unrelated regions of the genome
     Ideal for mutational analysis
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_____________________
 _____________: 1st reported the procedure
 Detects specific DNA sequences

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SOUTHERN BLOTS
 Edwin Southern: 1st reported the procedure
 Detects specific DNA sequences

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 _______________: removes purines to loosen up larger fragments; before denaturation
 ____________________: mostly used membrane; where hybridization occurs
 _______________: most common; rely with the capillary movement

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 Purination: removes purines to loosen up larger fragments; before denaturation
 Nitrocellulose membrane: mostly used membrane; where hybridization occurs
 Capillary transfer: most common; rely with the capillary movement

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TYPE OF MEMBRANES:
* Nitrocellulose - bind __-___ μg of nucleic acids per cm2
 mostly used
* Nylon
* Cellulose modified with a dimethyl aminoethyl Carboxymethyl (CM) chemical group
* Polyvinyl difluoride (PVDF) - __________

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TYPE OF MEMBRANES:
* Nitrocellulose - bind 70-150 μg of nucleic acids per cm2
 mostly used
* Nylon
* Cellulose modified with a dimethyl aminoethyl Carboxymethyl (CM) chemical group
* Polyvinyl difluoride (PVDF) - proteins

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TRANSFER METHODS:
* ________________: rely on the capillary movement of the buffer
* _________________________: uses electric current to move the DNA from the gel to the membrane; expensive
* ________________: uses vacuum to move the DNA towards the nitrocellulose membrane. The fastest (2-3hrs). Expensive

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TRANSFER METHODS:
* Capillary transfer: rely on the capillary movement of the buffer
* Electrophoretic transfer: uses electric current to move the DNA from the gel to the membrane; expensive
* Vacuum transfer: uses vacuum to move the DNA towards the nitrocellulose membrane. The fastest (2-3hrs). Expensive

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_______________________
* Required following DNA immobilization to prevent the probe from binding to _________________sites on the membrane surface
* Allow us to visualize the ______of interest

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PREHYBRIDIZATION
* Required following DNA immobilization to prevent the probe from binding to nonspecific sites on the membrane surface
* Allow us to visualize the gene of interest

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______________________
 Designed to investigate RNA structure & ___________.
1. Levels of gene expression (transcription from DNA) & ________
2. RNA structural abnormalities resulting from ____________ in synthesis/processing (alternative splicing)
 Sample is cut out from the gel & soaked in __________________ to remove denaturant & will be stained
 Stains: _____________________

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NORTHERN BLOTS
 Designed to investigate RNA structure & quantity.
1. Levels of gene expression (transcription from DNA) & stability
2. RNA structural abnormalities resulting from aberrations in synthesis/processing (alternative splicing)
 Sample is cut out from the gel & soaked in ammonium acetate to remove denaturant & will be stained
 Stains: acridine orange/ethidium

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___________________
 Immobilized target: ___________
 SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE): resolves proteins according to ______________ at ____-_____ concentrations
 _________________________: resolves proteins according to charge
 Other membranes used: PVDF & anion (DEAE) or cation (CM) exchange cellulose

Signals: _________________ or _______________

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WESTERN BLOTS
 Immobilized target: PROTEIN
 SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE): resolves proteins according to molecular weight at 5%-20% concentrations
 Isoelectric focusing gels (IEF)/tube electrophoresis: resolves proteins according to charge
 Other membranes used: PVDF & anion (DEAE) or cation (CM) exchange cellulose

Signals: chemiluminescent or color signals

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HYBRIDIZATION CONDITIONS, STRINGENCY
 Combination of conditions under which the target is exposed to the probe
 ________________________:
* High hybridization temperatures + low concentration of salt in the buffers
* Probe ________ bind to its target
 ___________________________:
* Low hybridization temperatures + a high concentration of salt in the buffer
* probe _________ to unrelated targets

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HYBRIDIZATION CONDITIONS, STRINGENCY
 Combination of conditions under which the target is exposed to the probe
 High stringency conditions:
* High hybridization temperatures + low concentration of salt in the buffers
* Probe will not bind to its target
 Low stringency conditions:
* Low hybridization temperatures + a high concentration of salt in the buffer
* probe will bind to unrelated targets

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  • ____________/with higher % of _________ bases will bind under more stringent conditions than ___________/with higher % of _________ bases.
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  • Long probe/with higher % of G & C bases will bind under more stringent conditions than short probe/with higher % of A & T bases.
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  • Southern Blot: comparing ___________________ lengths of selected regions in different samples
  • Northern (or western) Blot: amount of _______________ is determined relative to the internal control
    o usually lane 1
    o help us know the specificity and target size
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  • Southern Blot: comparing restriction fragment lengths of selected regions in different samples
  • Northern (or western) Blot: amount of gene expression is determined relative to the internal control
    o usually lane 1
    o help us know the specificity and target size
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ARRAY-BASED HYBRIDIZATION
1. ___________________
* Applied to expression, mutation, & amplification/deletion analyses
* Target DNA/RNA is deposited directly on ______________ by means of various devices (vacuum systems/ pipet for few samples)
* Performed on cloned _________, PCR products, selected mRNA preparations

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ARRAY-BASED HYBRIDIZATION
1. DOT/SLOT BLOTS
* Applied to expression, mutation, & amplification/deletion analyses
* Target DNA/RNA is deposited directly on membrane by means of various devices (vacuum systems/ pipet for few samples)
* Performed on cloned plasmids, PCR products, selected mRNA preparations

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______________
* Target is deposited in a ___ or dot
* Useful for multiple qualitative analyses where many targets are being compared (____________________)

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DOT BLOTS
* Target is deposited in a circle or dot
* Useful for multiple qualitative analyses where many targets are being compared (mutational screening)

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_______________
* Target is deposited in an __________ bar Useful for accurate quantification by densitometry scanning
* Baseline for interpretation: Negative control → DNA of equal complexity but w/o the _______________
* Amplification/ normalization control is also included

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SLOT BLOTS
* Target is deposited in an oblong bar Useful for accurate quantification by densitometry scanning
* Baseline for interpretation: Negative control → DNA of equal complexity but w/o the target sequence
* Amplification/ normalization control is also included

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______________________________
 Type of hybridization analysis allowing simultaneous study of large numbers of targets (or samples)

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Genomic Array Technology
 Type of hybridization analysis allowing simultaneous study of large numbers of targets (or samples)

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 Genomic Array Technology Approaches:
a. _____________
b. _____________
c. _________________________
d. ____________________

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 Genomic Array Technology Approaches:
a. Macroarrays
b. Microarrays
c. High-density oligonucleotide arrays
d. Microelectronic arrays

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_____________________
 ___________________: immobilized probe is now effectively the target & the labeled specimen (DNA/RNA/protein) is actually the _______(s)
 Detection of hybridization: radioactive/ ____________________________
 Reading of the hybridization: by eye/___________________
 Analysis: signal intensity from test “______” as compared to control samples spotted on duplicate membranes

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MACROARRAYS
 Reverse dot blot: immobilized probe is now effectively the target & the labeled specimen (DNA/RNA/protein) is actually the probe(s)
 Detection of hybridization: radioactive/ chemiluminescent signals
 Reading of the hybridization: by eye/phosphor imager
 Analysis: signal intensity from test “spots” as compared to control samples spotted on duplicate membranes

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____________________
 ________________ are used for the production of arrays Improved spotting & has the ability to deposit very small target spots
 Automated depositing systems (arrayers)
* can place ____________ spots on the glass substrate
* pen-type & ink-jet

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MICROARRAYS
 Glass substrates are used for the production of arrays Improved spotting & has the ability to deposit very small target spots
 Automated depositing systems (arrayers)
* can place >80,000 spots on the glass substrate
* pen-type & ink-jet

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_______________________________________________
 ___________________________ array
 Deposit targets by DNA synthesis directly on the glass/________ support
 Uses sequence information to design oligonucleotides (___________) & to selectively mask, activate, & covalently attach nucleotides at designated positions on the chip
 Used for mutation & ___________________, DNA methylation analysis, & sequencing

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PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY TECHNIQUE
 High-density oligonucleotide array
 Deposit targets by DNA synthesis directly on the glass/silicon support
 Uses sequence information to design oligonucleotides (10-25 bases) & to selectively mask, activate, & covalently attach nucleotides at designated positions on the chip
 Used for mutation & polymorphism analysis, DNA methylation analysis, & sequencing

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_________________________
 For gene expression analyses
 Target probes immobilized on chips are hybridized w/ labeled _______ from treated cells/different cell types
 Measure ___________/_______ production relative to a reference control for each target gene isolated from untreated/ normal specimens

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EXPRESSION ARRAYS
 For gene expression analyses
 Target probes immobilized on chips are hybridized w/ labeled mRNA from treated cells/different cell types
 Measure transcript/protein production relative to a reference control for each target gene isolated from untreated/ normal specimens

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________________________________
 Designed to test ____
 Used to screen the genome/specific genomic loci for deletions & ________________
 Genomic DNA is isolated, fragmented, & labeled for hybridization on the _________
 Can be performed on fixed tissue & _________ samples

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COMPARATIVE GENOME HYBRIDIZATION
 Designed to test DNA
 Used to screen the genome/specific genomic loci for deletions & amplifications
 Genomic DNA is isolated, fragmented, & labeled for hybridization on the chip
 Can be performed on fixed tissue & limiting samples

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 Sample preparation for array analyses: requires ________________ of the test sample
 Reading microarrays: requires a _______________ & _______________
 Reporting of results: relative amount of the ___________ & _______________

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 Sample preparation for array analyses: requires fluorescent labeling of the test sample
 Reading microarrays: requires a fluorescent reader & analysis software
 Reporting of results: relative amount of the reference & test signals

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________________________________
 Probes are immobilized on beads, allowing hybridization of the targets in the ___________________
 Multiple suspensions can be tested simultaneously
 Beads are color-coded w/ a particular shade of ___ fluorescent dye
 Sample is labeled with a _____ dye Used for protein & nucleic acid targets
 Available for __________ diseases & tissue typing

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BEAD ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
 Probes are immobilized on beads, allowing hybridization of the targets in the bead suspension
 Multiple suspensions can be tested simultaneously
 Beads are color-coded w/ a particular shade of red fluorescent dye
 Sample is labeled with a green dye Used for protein & nucleic acid targets
 Available for infectious diseases & tissue typing

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SOLUTION HYBRIDIZATION
 Neither the probe nor the target is immobilized
 Probes & targets bind in solution, followed by resolution of the bound products
 To measure _______ expression
 Versions:
a. _______________ (S1 mapping): labeled probe is hybridized to the target sample in solution
b. Capture of DNA probe: RNA target hybrids on a solid support/beads: uses 2 probes (_____________ & _________________)

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SOLUTION HYBRIDIZATION
 Neither the probe nor the target is immobilized
 Probes & targets bind in solution, followed by resolution of the bound products
 To measure mRNA expression
 Versions:
a. RNAse protection (S1 mapping): labeled probe is hybridized to the target sample in solution
b. Capture of DNA probe: RNA target hybrids on a solid support/beads: uses 2 probes (capture probe & detection probe)