Imperial/Cell-Free/Contribution

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== ''In vitro'' Expression ==
== ''In vitro'' Expression ==
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*Attempted to make S30 ''E. coli'' cell extract and feeding solution
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*Successfully used commercial S30 ''E. coli'' cell extract and feeding solution from [http://www.promega.com Promega] for expression of GFP
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*Successfully used homemade S30 ''E. coli'' cell extract with commercial feeding solution for expression of GFP
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*Attempting to characterize the temperature range and timespan of expression of our reporter DNA constructs using commercial S30 ''E. coli'' cell extract and feeding solution
== Vesicles Formation ==
== Vesicles Formation ==
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*Successfully formed empty vesicles, as well as vesicles encapsulating GFP, in Tris-Cl buffer
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*Successfully formed vesicles encapsulating GFP in homemade S30 ''E. coli'' cell extract
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*Attempting to enclose cell extract in vesicles to attain expression of reporter DNA constructs
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*Attempting to find suitable pore proteins to prolong vesicle and expression lifespan
== Documentation on Registry of Parts ==
== Documentation on Registry of Parts ==
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Documented our findings with the following Registry Additions:
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* 3

Revision as of 11:15, 19 October 2007


In vitro Expression

  • Attempted to make S30 E. coli cell extract and feeding solution
  • Successfully used commercial S30 E. coli cell extract and feeding solution from [http://www.promega.com Promega] for expression of GFP
  • Successfully used homemade S30 E. coli cell extract with commercial feeding solution for expression of GFP
  • Attempting to characterize the temperature range and timespan of expression of our reporter DNA constructs using commercial S30 E. coli cell extract and feeding solution


Vesicles Formation

  • Successfully formed empty vesicles, as well as vesicles encapsulating GFP, in Tris-Cl buffer
  • Successfully formed vesicles encapsulating GFP in homemade S30 E. coli cell extract
  • Attempting to enclose cell extract in vesicles to attain expression of reporter DNA constructs
  • Attempting to find suitable pore proteins to prolong vesicle and expression lifespan


Documentation on Registry of Parts

Documented our findings with the following Registry Additions:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3