To generate "3'-end" partial cDNA clones, mRNA is reverse-transcribed using a "hybrid" primer (Qtotal, QT) that consists of two mixed bases (GATC/GAC followed by [T]17) and a unique 35-base oligonucleotide sequence (QI-QO). Amplification is then performed using a primer containing part of this sequence (Qouter, Qo) (which now binds to each cDNA at its 3'-end) and a primer derived from the gene of interest, GSP1 (gene-specific primer 1). - [Read 3'-End cDNA Amplification Using Classic RACE Protocol]
To generate "5'-end" partial cDNA clones using classic RACE, the first-strand products are generated by reverse transcription (primer extension) from a known gene-specific primer (GSP-RT). Then, a poly(A) tail is appended using terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase (Tdt) and dATP. Amplification is carried out using three primers. - [Read 5'-End cDNA Amplification Using Classic RACE Protocol]
Protocol presents the amplification of insert end sequences from bacterial artificial chromosome clones using TAIL-PCR. The amplified products are suitable as probes for chromosome walking and genome mapping and as templates for direct sequencing. The
protocol has been used in rice genome studies. - [Read Amplification of Insert End Sequences from BACs Clones by Thermal Asymmetric Interlaced PCR]
Protocol uses the BIOPRIME reaction kit from GibcoBRL to prepare biotin-labelled BAC DNA which is detected using FITC-Avidin (Vector Labs, DCS grade). Reagents from other manufacturers may work equally well but have not been tested. Includes: Labeling of BAC clones; Ethanol precipitation; Hybridization; Post-hybridisation treatment / detection. - [Read BAC-FISH Protocol]
The goal of this method is to identify transcriptionally active genes in cloned segments of genomic DNA. The protocol uses hybridization and affinity purification to recover biotin-labeled cDNAs that bind to a 500-kb segment of human DNA cloned in a BAC vector. However, the method can be easily adapted to other clones of genomic DNAs cloned in high-capacity vectors. - [Read Direct Selection of cDNAs with Large Genomic DNA Clones Protocol]
Rapid alkaline lysis miniprep method for isolating DNA from large PAC clones. It is a modification of a standard Qiagen-Tip method that uses no organic extractions or columns. The method works very well for doing analytical restriction digests of PAC clones and can be scaled up if necessary. - [Read DNA Isolation From BAC & PAC Clones Protocol]
This is a rapid alkaline lysis miniprep method for isolating DNA from large PAC clones. It is a modification of a standard Qiagen-Tip method that uses no organic extractions or columns. The method works very well for doing analytical restriction digests of PAC clones and can be scaled up if necessary. - [Read DNA Isolation From BAC & PAC Clones Protocol]
Reference: Michael P. Matise, Wotjek Auerbach and Alexandra L. Joyner (2000). Gene targeting: a practical approach. Protocol excerpted from Chapter 3, Production of targeted embryonic stem cell clones. Alexandra L. Joyner (ed.), 2nd edition, Oxford Unive - [Read Embryonic Stem Cell growth media Requirements - Taconic Transgenics]
Shotgun sequencing of a large segment of DNA involves random fragmentation of the target region into smaller segments that are subsequently cloned into a bacteriophage M13 vector. The goal is to create a library of overlapping clones that provide at least fivefold coverage over the entire length of the target fragment. - [Read Generation of a Library of Randomly Overlapping DNA Inserts Protocol]
To identify the YAC subclones containing both a human insert and a portion of either the left or right arm of the pYAC4 vector. Identification of these clones is necessary in order to do YAC chromosome walking, and is also useful in the determination of whether a particular YAC clone has a contiguous human insert or whether a co-cloning event has occurred. Vector arm sequences are identified using pBR322 fragments from a BamHI-PvuII double digest. - [Read Identification of End Clones in YAC Subclone Libraries Protocol]
Protocol for the identification of positive GATEWAY expression clones when both the pENTRY and pDEST vectors contain the same marker for bacterial selection. Protocol describes ways in which difficult vector combinations can be used effectively to obtain the appropriate expression clone without having to convert the pENTRY clone or pDEST clone to vectors with compatible antibiotic resistances. - [Read Identification of Positive GATEWAY Expression Clones Protocol]
5 ml liquid lysates are prepared when a small amount of DNA from a large number of lambda clones is needed. The lysates can be made using 10- 20 ul of a stock lysate or a 100-fold amplified phage "macroplaque" as the inoculum. - [Read Liquid Phage Lysates Protocol]
No special treatment is required to prepare a lysate for the active collection. The following procedure should be used for long-term storage of lambda clones in the archival collections. The phage are diluted in media containing 7% DMSO and frozen at -80 degrees C. - [Read Long Term Lambda Phage Storage Protocol]
The core defines one injection as a total of forty blastocysts injected on two consecutive days using one or two clones for the same mutation. Please, refer to the Pricing page for information on the cost of one injection. - [Read Microinjection of Mouse ES Cells into Blastocysts]
This protocol a protocol on how to generate transfected embryonic stem (ES) cell clones. The previous protocol in this series is the Protocol for Electroporation of ES cells. The next protocol in the series is the Protocol on Disaggregation, Expansion, and Freezing of Transfected ES Clones.
This protocol describes the electroporation of the BMH 81-17 mut S strain that is recommended for tranformation of the site directed mutagenesis of dsDNA (See Protocol on Site-Directed Mutagenesis on Double Stranded DNA). BMH 81-17 mut S are a mismatch repair defective (mut S) Escherichia coli strain. The probability that the two mutations will cosegregate during the first round of DNA replication is increased in this strain.
The protocol gives general considerations for the design of targeting vectors for transgenic mice. The protocol shares tips in the design of knock-out and knock-in vectors and some of their strategies for producing homologously recombined embryonic stem cells.