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== Abstract ==
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Small regulatory RNA is an active area of research with untapped possibilities for application in biotechnology. Such applications include convenient gene silencing and fine-tuning of gene expression, which are currently cumbersome processes restricted to well studied bacteria. We have investigated a novel type of RNA regulation based on the [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Background_the_natural_system|chitobiose system]], where the inhibition caused by a small RNA is relieved by another small RNA called trap-RNA.[[File:DTU2011_project_fig1.png|100px|frameless|right|Two-level sRNA regulation. Blue is any target mRNA, red is sRNA and green is trap-RNA.]] We explore the possibility of using the system to uniquely target and repress any gene of interest, potentially providing unprecedented specificity and control of gene silencing. We furthermore constructed araBAD promoters with varying promoter activities using synthetic promoter libraries.
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!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2010&team_name=DTU-Denmark Official Team Profile]
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== Experiment: Testing sRNA ==
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[[File:DTU1_Redswap.png|200px|frameless|right|link=Team:DTU-Denmark/Project_experiment|Chromosomal knockout]]
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== '''Overall project''' ==
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Experiments were performed to verify that the envisioned small RNA based gene silencing is possible. Plasmids containing and strains deleted for the components were constructed providing a biological model.
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[[Team:DTU-Denmark/Project_experiment|Read more...]]
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== Bioinformatics ==
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[[File:DTU1 Sequence logo.png|200px|frameless|right|link=Team:DTU-Denmark/Bioinformatic]]
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A bioinformatics study was performed to investigate the possibilities of engineering the trap-RNA system to target any gene. The study elucidates interesting features of sequence and secondary structure conservation guiding future application.
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== Project Details==
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== Modeling ==
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[[File:DTU2011_modeling_fig.png|200px|frameless|right|link=Team:DTU-Denmark/Modeling|'''Kinetic models''' of the system are the basis for modeling. Blue is target mRNA, red is small RNA and green is trap-RNA]]
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A framework for characterization of gene silencing was developed to guide rational design and test hypotheses. Steady state analysis revealed that each trap-RNA system has a characteristic fold repression.
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== Experiment: Improving araBAD ==
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[[File:DTU-Relative_promoter_activity.png|200px|right|link=Team:DTU-Denmark/Project_improving_araBAD]]
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The dynamic range of the araBAD promoter was expanded by either changing the -10 and -35 elements or randomly changing the promoter using a synthetic promoter library. Experiments were performed characterizing the constructed promoters.
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== Data page ==
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The data page provides a description of the constructed BioBricks and how they work. It furthermore provides full links to the iGEM parts registry enabling easy retrieval of each submitted part.
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== Results ==
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The '''bioinformatic study''' revealed some interesting constrains for engineering novel sRNAs with our gene silencing tool; a terminal poly-U tail, a putative Hfq binding site, a stemloop without sequence constrains, and a terminal stemloop with high sequence conservation. See the results [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Bioinformatic#Results|here]].
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'''Testing sRNA''' we were able to show that the target gene chiP can be placed on a plasmid and be regulated by a small RNA. Changing the complementary sequence removes this regulation. See the results [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Project_testing_sRNA#Results_and_Conclusions|here]].
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Through rational design of the '''araBAD promoter''' we managed to reach a higher level of expression from that promoter. Also, we proved that Synthetic Promoter Library can be created for an inducible promoter to expand its dynamic range. See the results [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Project_improving_araBAD#Results|here]].
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The '''modeling''' provides a guideline for [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Modeling#Parameters_and_proposed_experiments|determining parameters]] and design of [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Modeling#Design_of_dynamic_range|dynamic range]] of our gene silencing tool. A simulation revealed fast dynamics of gene silencing. See the results [[Team:DTU-Denmark/Modeling#Dynamics|here]].
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Latest revision as of 03:41, 22 September 2011

Overview

Abstract

Small regulatory RNA is an active area of research with untapped possibilities for application in biotechnology. Such applications include convenient gene silencing and fine-tuning of gene expression, which are currently cumbersome processes restricted to well studied bacteria. We have investigated a novel type of RNA regulation based on the chitobiose system, where the inhibition caused by a small RNA is relieved by another small RNA called trap-RNA.
Two-level sRNA regulation. Blue is any target mRNA, red is sRNA and green is trap-RNA.
We explore the possibility of using the system to uniquely target and repress any gene of interest, potentially providing unprecedented specificity and control of gene silencing. We furthermore constructed araBAD promoters with varying promoter activities using synthetic promoter libraries.

Experiment: Testing sRNA

Chromosomal knockout

Experiments were performed to verify that the envisioned small RNA based gene silencing is possible. Plasmids containing and strains deleted for the components were constructed providing a biological model. Read more...

Bioinformatics

DTU1 Sequence logo.png

A bioinformatics study was performed to investigate the possibilities of engineering the trap-RNA system to target any gene. The study elucidates interesting features of sequence and secondary structure conservation guiding future application. Read more...

Modeling

Kinetic models of the system are the basis for modeling. Blue is target mRNA, red is small RNA and green is trap-RNA

A framework for characterization of gene silencing was developed to guide rational design and test hypotheses. Steady state analysis revealed that each trap-RNA system has a characteristic fold repression. Read more...

Experiment: Improving araBAD

DTU-Relative promoter activity.png

The dynamic range of the araBAD promoter was expanded by either changing the -10 and -35 elements or randomly changing the promoter using a synthetic promoter library. Experiments were performed characterizing the constructed promoters. Read more..

Data page

DTU1 Data page-figure1.png

The data page provides a description of the constructed BioBricks and how they work. It furthermore provides full links to the iGEM parts registry enabling easy retrieval of each submitted part. Read more...

Results

The bioinformatic study revealed some interesting constrains for engineering novel sRNAs with our gene silencing tool; a terminal poly-U tail, a putative Hfq binding site, a stemloop without sequence constrains, and a terminal stemloop with high sequence conservation. See the results here.

Testing sRNA we were able to show that the target gene chiP can be placed on a plasmid and be regulated by a small RNA. Changing the complementary sequence removes this regulation. See the results here.

Through rational design of the araBAD promoter we managed to reach a higher level of expression from that promoter. Also, we proved that Synthetic Promoter Library can be created for an inducible promoter to expand its dynamic range. See the results here.

The modeling provides a guideline for determining parameters and design of dynamic range of our gene silencing tool. A simulation revealed fast dynamics of gene silencing. See the results here.