Cloning and expression of gene and Bioinformatics

Course Content:

  • Biochemical calculations
  • Data mining using GENBANK
  • Blasting sequences
  • Preparation of insert DNA
  • Preparation of vector DNA
  • Purification of vector and insert DNA from agarose gel
  • Choice of vector and host systems
  • Dephosphorylation
  • Ligation
  • Preparation of competent cells
  • Bacterial Transformation
  • Screening of clones using
    • retardation check
    • restriction digestion
  • Southern Hybridization
  • Varients of PCR
    • Amplification of a gene
    • RT- PCR
    • RAPD
  • Laboratory instruments, principle and use