Team:SBS SH 112144/Experiments
Molecular cloning
1. We were able to use PCR to successfully amplify the synthesized gene (gel unshown)
2. Through homologous recombination using an exonuclease kit, we were able to fuse the cp-OS lysozyme 1 gene into the PET28A and PSB1C3 plasmid
3. We were able to cultivate the transformed BL21 E.coli and the addition of IPTG successfully triggered the expression of lysozyme.
Protein Purification
By purifying the protein using nickel column and later cleaving the His tag using TEV enzyme, we obtained pure lysozyme testified by the clearly labeled gel below.
Function test
1. By applying the lysozyme to a system（300ml in a microfuge tube reacting under different temperature) with bugbuster, cyanobacteria, pH buffer and water, we are able to observe cleavage effect illustrated by the OD660nm green light absorptance across large temperature and pH range. And through a series of mathematical computation and modeling, we are able to identify that the ideal pH is around 6.9 and temperature is at 37 °C.
2. After finding the ideal pH and temperature for the lysozyme, we successfully applied these elements to a new set of function test with different protein concentration and reaction time, and we are also able to, through PSO algorithm and 3D modeling in matlab, find out the optimal reaction time being 0.5h( quite different from the paper) and the protein concentration being 18 ug/mL.
3. Lastly, we built the prototype of our device to test the effectiveness of our device under the provided parameters to roughly mimic the actual commercial operation of such a device. And we were thrilled to see an over 70-80 percent of lysis even in the prototype.
