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In this group of experiments, we are aiming to test the affinity of our receptors, LilrB2 and PirB to beta-amyloid oligomers. To do that, we will have HEK293 cells express LilrB2 and PirB, with and without fluorescent protein fusions. We will then apply biotinylated beta-amyloid oligomers to the LilrB2 and PirB expressing cells. To test for binding, we are going to use the biotin-binding protein streptavidin covalently bonded to a fluorophore. 

Experiments Included: 

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titleExperiment 1

Description: 

Making HEK293

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expressing LilrB2 and PirB on

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the cell membrane. Will test binding to receptors using the beta-amyloid oligomers and monomers in Experiment 4.

Plan:

  •  Order LilrB2 and PirB gBlocks 
  •  Simulate Golden Gate on Geneious and make sure it works 
  •  Golden Gate gBlocks into ggDONR
  •  Transform bacteria with Golden Gate product and plate 
  •  Pick colonies and grow in liquid culture
  •  Miniprep cells 
  •  LR into pDEST

Experiment 2: Making HEK293 cells expressing LilrB2 and PirB fused with fluorescent protein

Experiment 3: Oligomerizing beta-amyloid from beta-amyloid monomers 

Experiment 4: Testing binding of monomers and oligomers to the cells from Experiment 1 and Experiment 2