Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments by size. An agarose gel is prepared and DNA samples mixed with dye are loaded into wells. When a current is applied, DNA migrates toward the positive electrode based on size, with smaller fragments traveling farther. After running the gel, DNA bands can be visualized under UV light after staining with ethidium bromide or an alternative dye. The document provides details on preparing an agarose gel, running electrophoresis, and analyzing results to determine if samples contain target DNA sequences like those indicating the presence of Wolbachia bacteria.
Electro- = flow of electricity,
-phoresis = to carry across
Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate and sometimes purify macromolecules - especially proteins and nucleic acids - that differ in size, charge or conformation. As such, it is one of the most widely-used techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology
Gel electrophoresis is a procedure that separates molecules on the basis of their rate of movement through a gel under the influence of an electrical field.
Methods & Types
Electro- = flow of electricity,
-phoresis = to carry across
Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate and sometimes purify macromolecules - especially proteins and nucleic acids - that differ in size, charge or conformation. As such, it is one of the most widely-used techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology
Gel electrophoresis is a procedure that separates molecules on the basis of their rate of movement through a gel under the influence of an electrical field.
Methods & Types
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2. Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Gel electrophoresis is a widely used technique for the
analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. Agarose gel
electrophoresis is routinely used for the preparation and
analysis of DNA.
Gel electrophoresis is a procedure that separates
molecules on the basis of their rate of movement
through a gel under the influence of an electrical field.
We will be using agarose gel electrophoresis to
determine the presence and size of PCR products.
PCR products indicate the presence of Wolbachia.
4. • DNA is negatively charged.
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DNA
• When placed in an electrical field, DNA will migrate toward the positive
pole (anode).
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• An agarose gel is used to slow the movement of DNA and separate by size.
Scanning Electron Micrograph
of Agarose Gel (1×1 µm)
• Polymerized agarose is porous,
allowing for the movement of DNA
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DNA
How fast will the DNA migrate?
strength of the electrical field, buffer, density of agarose gel…
Size of the DNA!
*Small DNA move faster than large DNA
…gel electrophoresis separates DNA according to size
small
large
Within an agarose gel, linear DNA migrate inversely
proportional to the log10 of their molecular weight.
6. Agarose
Agarose is a linear polymer extracted from seaweed.
D-galactose 3,6-anhydro
L-galactose
•Sweetened agarose gels have
been eaten in the Far East since
the 17th century.
•Agarose was first used in biology
when Robert Koch* used it as a
culture medium for Tuberculosis
bacteria in 1882
*Lina Hesse, technician and illustrator for
a colleague of Koch was the first to
suggest agar for use in culturing bacteria
11. Seal the edges of the casting tray and put in the combs. Place the casting
tray on a level surface. None of the gel combs should be touching the
surface of the casting tray.
Preparing the Casting Tray
12. Agarose Buffer Solution
Combine the agarose powder and buffer solution. Use a flask that is
several times larger than the volume of buffer.
13. Agarose is insoluble at room temperature (left).
The agarose solution is boiled until clear (right).
Gently swirl the solution periodically when heating to allow all the grains of agarose
to dissolve.
***Be careful when boiling - the agarose solution may become superheated and
may boil violently if it has been heated too long in a microwave oven.
Melting the Agarose
14. Allow the agarose solution to cool slightly (~60ºC) and then carefully
pour the melted agarose solution into the casting tray. Avoid air
bubbles.
Pouring the gel
15. Each of the gel combs should be submerged in the melted agarose solution.
16. When cooled, the agarose polymerizes, forming a flexible gel. It should
appear lighter in color when completely cooled (30-45 minutes).
Carefully remove the combs and tape.
18. buffer
Add enough electrophoresis buffer to cover the gel to a depth of
at least 1 mm. Make sure each well is filled with buffer.
Cathode
(negative)
Anode
(positive)
wells
DNA
19. 6X Loading Buffer:
Bromophenol Blue (for color)
Glycerol (for weight)
Sample Preparation
Mix the samples of DNA with the 6X sample loading buffer (w/ tracking
dye). This allows the samples to be seen when loading onto the gel, and
increases the density of the samples, causing them to sink into the gel
wells.
20. Loading the Gel
Carefully place the pipette tip over a well and gently expel the sample.
The sample should sink into the well. Be careful not to puncture the
gel with the pipette tip.
21. Place the cover on the electrophoresis chamber, connecting the electrical
leads. Connect the electrical leads to the power supply. Be sure the leads
are attached correctly - DNA migrates toward the anode (red). When the
power is turned on, bubbles should form on the electrodes in the
electrophoresis chamber.
Running the Gel
22. wells
Bromophenol Blue
Cathode
(-)
Anode
(+)
Gel
After the current is applied, make sure the Gel is running in the correct
direction. Bromophenol blue will run in the same direction as the DNA.
DNA
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200
300
1,650
1,000
500
850
650
400
12,000 bp
5,000
2,000
DNA Ladder Standard
Inclusion of a DNA ladder (DNAs of know sizes) on the gel
makes it easy to determine the sizes of unknown DNAs.
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migration
bromophenol blue
Note: bromophenol
blue migrates at
approximately the
same rate as a 300
bp DNA molecule
24. As an alternative to purchasing costly DNA ladders, one can be created
using meal worm (Tenebrio molitor) DNA and a restriction enzyme.
http://people.uis.edu/rmosh1/DNAexerciseVIIa02.pdf
25. Staining the Gel
***CAUTION! Ethidium bromide is a powerful mutagen and is
moderately toxic. Gloves should be worn at all times.
• Ethidium bromide binds to DNA and fluoresces under UV light,
allowing the visualization of DNA on a Gel.
• Ethidium bromide can be added to the gel and/or running buffer
before the gel is run or the gel can be stained after it has run.
26. Safer alternatives to Ethidium Bromide
Methylene Blue
BioRAD - Bio-Safe DNA Stain
Ward’s - QUIKView DNA Stain
Carolina BLU Stain
…others
advantages
Inexpensive
Less toxic
No UV light required
No hazardous waste disposal
disadvantages
Less sensitive
More DNA needed on gel
Longer staining/destaining time
27. Staining the Gel
• Place the gel in the staining tray containing warm diluted stain.
• Allow the gel to stain for 25-30 minutes.
• To remove excess stain, allow the gel to destain in water.
• Replace water several times for efficient destain.