Biotechnology
The manipulation of biological processes and/or
organisms for the benefit of mankind
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RDNA
DNA that has been created artificially (not natural).
DNA from two or more sources is incorporated into a
single recombinant molecule
RDNA tech
Procedures by which DNA from different species
can be isolated, cut and spliced together
New "recombinant " molecules are then multiplied
in quantity in populations of rapidly dividing cells
(e.g. bacteria, yeast).
Uses methods derived from biochemistry of
nucleic acids coupled with genetic techniques
originally used for the study of bacteria and viruses
RDNA tech process
1.A gene is located on a chromosome map
(RFLP)
2. A DNA library is constructed – plasmid are
obtained, cleavage occurs and RDNA prod.
3.The gene of interest is isolated (cloned) from
the library via plasmid DNA isolation, restriction
digestion and electrophoresis.
4.Multiple copies of gene interest are produced
for study.
steps
Restriction enzymes “cuts” DNA
at specific sites (restriction fragments)
DNA ligase “pastes” the DNA
fragments together
The cut segments are inserted into other DNA The cut segments are inserted into other DNA
molecules that serves as molecules that serves as vectors
Vectors
Carrier DNA mol = transfers the RDNA into the host
cell.
Within host cells, vectors can replicate producing
many DNA segments = identical copies (CLONES)
Host cells pass the recombinant DNA mol on their
progeny = population of cells.
Cloned DNA segments recovered from host cells for
purification and analysis
Plasmids
Molecules of DNA that are found in bacteria
Act as a system to transfer genetic material to other
bacteria, allowing those to express the transmitted
genes.
small (a few thousand base pairs)
usually carry only one or a few genes
circular
have a single origin of replication
Resctriction enzymes
DNA cutting enzymes. Restriction endonucleases
cuts DNA at a specific site defined by a sequence
of bases in the DNA (recog.site) forming “sticky
ends” (
Palindromic sites
several hundred endonucleases have been
extracted from bacteria and many are used in
recombinant DNA research. eg EcoR1,Hind III,
HaeIII, TaqA1, Sau3A
Specific palindromic sites
Library construction
Because each cloned DNA segemnt is relatively small,
many separate clones must be constructed .
A set of cloned DNA segments derived from a single
individual represents a library
Cloned libraries could be an entire genome, a singe
chromosome, or a set og genes compiled together in a
single cell type.
summary
Applications of recombinant DNA Applications of recombinant DNA
technologytechnology
Used widely in research and hospital laboratories.Used widely in research and hospital laboratories.
Broad applications - medicine, agriculture, Broad applications - medicine, agriculture,
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1.The processes of inheritance and gene
expression.
2.Process of various diseases
3.Generation of economic benefits eg.
improved agricultural products.
Medicine
Medicine –production of industrial and commercial
compounds
Insulin – Diabetes
drugs (angiostation and endostatin) ,
Factor VIII – Haemophilia A
Factor IX – Haemophilia B
EPO – Anaemia
Interleukins and interferons
Tissue plasminogen activator – dissolve blood clots
Hormones = GH, parathyroid
Oxytocin
Adenosine deaminase –sev. Com. Imm (SCID)
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Diagnostic kitsDiagnostic kits – Hep, AIDS
AntibioticsAntibiotics
genetic testing,–Mapping the chromosomal
location of genetic disorders. RFLP, DNA
fingerprinting – the HG project
Gene therapy – manipulation of DNA to tx
diseases by altering individuals genes
Forensic applications - All individuals are
genetically unique = a distinct "genetic
fingerprint“, all types of specs, old and new
Animals = models of genetic diseases Eg mice