BME103:W930 Group5

BME 103 Fall 2012	Home People Lab Write-Up 1 Lab Write-Up 2 Lab Write-Up 3 Course Logistics For Instructors Photos Wiki Editing Help
OUR TEAM Name: Andrea Carpenter Role(s): Experimental Protocol Planner & DNA Measurement Operator: Smartphone Name:Dana McElwain Role(s): Open PCR Machine Engineer & ImageJ Software Processor Name: Michelle Nguyen Role(s): R&D Scientist & Protocol Person: Sample Prep & Application Name: Nathan Holman Role(s): Experimental Protocol Planner & Data Compiler & Analyzer Name: MalikMclaurin Roles(s): Open PCR Machine Engineer Name: Chris Anastos Roles(s): R&D Scientist & R&D Scientist: Open Wet Ware LAB 1 WRITE-UP Initial Machine Testing . The Original Design http://openwetware.org/images/3/36/PCR_group_5_labeled_diagram.png This is a diagram of the inside of the OpenPCR Machine. By connecting this machine through a USB port to a computer, it allows you to amplify DNA to later analyze different markings and base pairs within the sequence. Experimenting With the Connections When the LCD screen was unplugged from the Open PCR brains Board, the feeder information was no longer available on the screen. When we unplugged the white wire that connects the brain board to the 16 tube PCR block, the machine temperature was unable to be regulated. Test Run The initial test date of the Open PCR Machine was October 24, 2012. Our experience with the machine was rather time consuming, with the experiment taking an hour and a half to complete. However, the machine was very straightforward and easy to use. Protocols Polymerase Chain Reaction The Polymerase Chain Reaction is a process controlled by thermal cycling; a system of repeatedly heating and cooling the sample. It is simple and inexpensive, as PCR allows you to make millions of copies of DNA to better analyze data. First you need a small amount of DNA and a small amount of some PCR reaction mix. A program on the machine needs to be created consisting of three stages. During the three stages, the DNA is first heated to separate the DNA double helix, creating two single stranded DNA molecules. The thermal cycler is now cooled and primers match up to the DNA strands before they naturally attempt to pair up. As the cycles progress, DNA is replicated and used as a template to create additional copies. There are several components of a PCR reaction. The template DNA amplifies millions of copies to determine if they are cancerous. The many primers start the binding of complentary strands (specific primers) and they bind to cancer sequences. The taq polymerase is a protein that catalyzes the DNA assembly. There is also a cofactor, which binds to Taq to enable optimal binding speed. Lastly, there are deoxynucleotide tri-phosphates, which builds a new strand of DNA. Steps to Describe How to Amplify a Patient's DNA Sample: Step 1: Initiation During this step the reaction needs to be heated to around 95 degrees Celsius and held there for about three minutes. Step 2: Heat Denaturation A DNA molecule carrying a target sequence is denatured by heat (90-95 degrees Celsius) and the two strands are separated. Step 3: Primer Annealing As the mixture cools, each strand of DNA molecule becomes annealed with an oligonucleotide primer conplementary to either end of the target sequence. Step 4: Primer Extension DNA polymerase is added and complementary strands are synthesized at a temperature of 60-75 degrees Celsius. Step 5: Termination During this step, the final hold, the reaction is held at 4 degrees Celsius to stabilize the reaction. Reagent Volume Template DNA (20ng) 0.2 μL 10 μM forward primer 1.0 μL 10 μM reverse primer 1.0μL GoTaq Master Mix 50.0 μL dH2O 47.8 μL Total Volume 100.0 μL Fluorimeter Measurements http://openwetware.org/images/3/33/Results.xls Fluorimeter Assembly 1. Empty the given container of the separate parts for the fluorimeter. 2. To create a darker environment for the images, unsnap one side of the container and place the container upside-down so that the unsnapped flap of the container flips up. 3. Place the smartphone to be used for the experiment into the given black stand to provide a stable stand for the camera. 4. Position LED box with the water drop in the back of the container with the camera parallel to it so that the camera is viewing light passing through the water droplet. You are now ready to shoot photos of the experiment. remove the led box and camera stand from the box each time to replace the water droplet. ImageJ Procedures and Operation Primary function: To take data from image files by using processing and measuring features. Once downloaded onto the computer- 1. Inactivate the designated camera's flash 2. Set ISO to 800+ 3. Set white balance to auto 4. Set to max exposure 5. Lower saturation to a minimum Once Images are saved onto phone: 1. Download photos onto computer with the ImageJ program (this can be done several ways, like using a usb cord to connect the phone to the computer or simply emailing the images to an email address) 2. Open the photos in the program by going under File and selecting Open and choosing the desired images. NOTE: To ensure there is not contamination between the samples make sure to use a new pipette for each sample when replacing the drops on the LED box. Research and Development Specific Cancer Marker Detection - The Underlying Technology (See above for PCR explanation) CHEK 2, code rs17879961, is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that is linked to cancer. It is a symbol for CHK2 Checkpoint Homolog and is located on chromosome 22. Mutations of the CHEK2 gene are related to increased risk of breast cancer. In week three's class, it was concluded that PCR can be used to bind specific DNA primers to the cancerous DNA bases--resulting in cancerous DNA amplification. As a result, the PCR reaction will form normal DNA sequences and the supposed cancerous CHEK2 strain. Possible primers for supposed amplification were used in the experiment and were compared to sample sequences to determine if the DNA in question was amplified. Extra information: Gene missense, T mutates to cancer associated C for the specific allele. Cancer sequence binding primer: AACTCTTACACTGCATACAT. In this scenario, the risk allele in the highlighted C base. Results Result for water: Result for Calf Thymus: Sample Integrated Density DNA μg/mL Conclusion PCR: Negative Control 9361818 1.03 PCR: Positive Control 30643859 3.38 PCR: Patient 1 ID #####, 1A 10774328 1.19 PCR: Patient 1 ID #####, 1B 5848412 .64 PCR: Patient 1 ID #####, 1C 1669198 .18 PCR: Patient 2 ID #####, 2A 2265634 .25 PCR: Patient 2 ID #####, 2B 2787876 .31 PCR: Patient 2 ID #####, 2C 2578187 .28 KEY Sample = The set of DNA contained within one test tube. Integrated Density = The sum of the values of the pixels in the image or selection. DNA μg/mL = Conclusion = The results obtained in the experiment. This determined whether or not the tested gene was positive or negative for cancer.