Important features may include cloning junctions (where most sequence assembly errors occur), deletions, mutations, in-frame protein fusions, and multiple cloning sites. This is the most important step in ensuring quality, as it will catch any errors made during the cloning, sample handling, or sequence assembly steps.Īll of our incoming plasmids are sequenced at least twice, and sometimes more depending on the number of features we need to verify.ĭetermining which features to verify will depend on the particular plasmid you are working with, but, in most cases at Addgene, we check what we call the “insert,” (the gene or genetic element cloned into the plasmid) and any other important features that differentiate this plasmid from its predecessor. Once the physical sample and its associated information are at Addgene, we are ready to sequence verify the plasmids. In addition, if you should choose to deposit your plasmids with us, it will be easy to find all of the information needed for the process. This will ensure that future members of your lab can access and use the materials they need, and avoid duplicating your effort.
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Use one of the many freely-available DNA-editing software packages to assemble your expected full plasmid sequences (examples include Benchling, Serial Cloner, and Snapgene ), and save these to a shared computer or server. Collect plasmid information in a binder or digital notebook and make sure you note the freezer location of every plasmid in your collection. You don’t need a fancy database to organize your own plasmid collection, although you will want to keep digital copies of your predicted sequence information. Other information may also be critical to the maintenance and use of certain plasmids, such as special growth instructions (temperature, strain, media supplements), suggested sequencing primers, or mammalian selection markers. The critical pieces of information for a given plasmid are the backbone, inserted gene/functional mutations, antibiotic resistance, restriction sites used during cloning, and most importantly, the predicted full plasmid sequence. Here at Addgene, we collect data on every plasmid we distribute through our deposit process, and then we carefully track samples through our lab using barcoded tubes and plates. With hundreds of samples coming through our doors, the first step to ensuring plasmid quality is to stay organized. Here we will provide an inside look at the steps we take to verify the identity and quality of the plasmids we make available and provide some advice on the steps you can take to verify your own plasmids. This is no small task, however, at a repository that consistently receives around 200 new DNA samples every week. Every plasmid we receive is rigorously verified before becoming available to the community. One of the best things about sharing plasmids through Addgene is that we provide an added level of confidence in the plasmids we distribute through our quality control processes.
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