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<p> We are not satisfied to use the traditional ways to regulate gene expression, but to choose auodiogenetics and optogenetics to establish a high-efficiency regulation platform. Compared to the chemogenetics, sound and light are precise and nontoxic to our objects. Furthermore, the signals are easy to input into the system without delay.
We try to use a membrane mechanosensitive channel- transient receptor potential channel (TRPC5) to transform the audio wave energy as the input into cho-k1 cell. To select the cells which are sensitive to the specific wavelength, we mutate TRPC5 by molecular engineering and use calcium indicator(R-GECO) to quantify the intracellular calcium. Finally, we use the YFP as the downstream output signal to quantitatively analysis the regulatory ability of audiogenetics. | <p> We are not satisfied to use the traditional ways to regulate gene expression, but to choose auodiogenetics and optogenetics to establish a high-efficiency regulation platform. Compared to the chemogenetics, sound and light are precise and nontoxic to our objects. Furthermore, the signals are easy to input into the system without delay.
We try to use a membrane mechanosensitive channel- transient receptor potential channel (TRPC5) to transform the audio wave energy as the input into cho-k1 cell. To select the cells which are sensitive to the specific wavelength, we mutate TRPC5 by molecular engineering and use calcium indicator(R-GECO) to quantify the intracellular calcium. Finally, we use the YFP as the downstream output signal to quantitatively analysis the regulatory ability of audiogenetics. | ||
| − | At the same time, we attempt to use opsin chrimson and coch-R expressed in C.elegans neurons, exploring a new way to study the neuronal response and learning process of worms. We choose a pair of sensor neurons AWA\AWB which are respectably and directly related to attractive and repulsive odorants. By using light-ray instead of chemicals, we can manufacture the alternative and consistent neuronal stimulus and observe its neuronal pathway in vivo. | + | At the same time, we attempt to use opsin chrimson and coch-R expressed in C.elegans neurons, exploring a new way to study the neuronal response and learning process of worms. We choose a pair of sensor neurons AWA\AWB which are respectably and directly related to attractive and repulsive odorants. By using light-ray instead of chemicals, we can manufacture the alternative and consistent neuronal stimulus and observe its neuronal pathway in vivo. |
| − | Microfluidics is an important tool used in our experiments. Cells or C.elegans are seeded in the channels of microfluidics undergoing shear force controlled by microfluidics apparatus. We utilize shear stress as mechanical wave to impose pressure on cell membrane by changing the velocity of liquid flow in channels of microfluidics. | + | Microfluidics is an important tool used in our experiments. Cells or C.elegans are seeded in the channels of microfluidics undergoing shear force controlled by microfluidics apparatus. We utilize shear stress as mechanical wave to impose pressure on cell membrane by changing the velocity of liquid flow in channels of microfluidics. |
Another technology used is directed evolution. Here, we apply random PCR to acquire a large library of mutants of mechanosensitive channels which are then screened and selected based on the downstream pathways we design to meet our needs. </p> | Another technology used is directed evolution. Here, we apply random PCR to acquire a large library of mutants of mechanosensitive channels which are then screened and selected based on the downstream pathways we design to meet our needs. </p> | ||
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<h5> Editing your wiki </h5> | <h5> Editing your wiki </h5> | ||
<p>On this page you can document your project, introduce your team members, document your progress and share your iGEM experience with the rest of the world! </p> | <p>On this page you can document your project, introduce your team members, document your progress and share your iGEM experience with the rest of the world! </p> | ||
| − | <p> <a href="https://2016.igem.org/wiki/index.php?title=Team:Example&action=edit"> | + | <p> <a href="https://2016.igem.org/wiki/index.php?title=Team:Example&action=edit"> </a>Use WikiTools - Edit in the black menu bar to edit this page</p> |
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<h5> Uploading pictures and files </h5> | <h5> Uploading pictures and files </h5> | ||
<p> You can upload your pictures and files to the iGEM 2016 server. Remember to keep all your pictures and files within your team's namespace or at least include your team's name in the file name. <br /> | <p> You can upload your pictures and files to the iGEM 2016 server. Remember to keep all your pictures and files within your team's namespace or at least include your team's name in the file name. <br /> | ||
| − | When you upload, set the "Destination Filename" to <code> | + | When you upload, set the "Destination Filename" to <br><code>T--YourOfficialTeamName--NameOfFile.jpg</code>. (If you don't do this, someone else might upload a different file with the same "Destination Filename", and your file would be erased!)</p> |
Revision as of 15:58, 30 June 2016
Abstract
We are not satisfied to use the traditional ways to regulate gene expression, but to choose auodiogenetics and optogenetics to establish a high-efficiency regulation platform. Compared to the chemogenetics, sound and light are precise and nontoxic to our objects. Furthermore, the signals are easy to input into the system without delay. We try to use a membrane mechanosensitive channel- transient receptor potential channel (TRPC5) to transform the audio wave energy as the input into cho-k1 cell. To select the cells which are sensitive to the specific wavelength, we mutate TRPC5 by molecular engineering and use calcium indicator(R-GECO) to quantify the intracellular calcium. Finally, we use the YFP as the downstream output signal to quantitatively analysis the regulatory ability of audiogenetics. At the same time, we attempt to use opsin chrimson and coch-R expressed in C.elegans neurons, exploring a new way to study the neuronal response and learning process of worms. We choose a pair of sensor neurons AWA\AWB which are respectably and directly related to attractive and repulsive odorants. By using light-ray instead of chemicals, we can manufacture the alternative and consistent neuronal stimulus and observe its neuronal pathway in vivo. Microfluidics is an important tool used in our experiments. Cells or C.elegans are seeded in the channels of microfluidics undergoing shear force controlled by microfluidics apparatus. We utilize shear stress as mechanical wave to impose pressure on cell membrane by changing the velocity of liquid flow in channels of microfluidics. Another technology used is directed evolution. Here, we apply random PCR to acquire a large library of mutants of mechanosensitive channels which are then screened and selected based on the downstream pathways we design to meet our needs.
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