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Electroporation of Mycobacteria
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2008
Mycobacterial pathogenic strategies remain poorly understood. The slow growth rate of most species, the impenetrable nature of the cell-wall, and the hazards of working with pathogens make mycobacteria difficult to study and are largely responsible for our poor understanding of these organisms. In this video we will demonstrate the technique of electroporation, which involves subjecting cells to a brief high electrical impulse to allow the entry of DNA. It is the most widely used method for...
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Murine In Utero Electroporation
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2023
In utero electroporation is an important technique for studying the molecular mechanisms that guide the proliferation, differentiation, migration, and maturation of cells during neural development. Electroporation enables the rapid and targeted delivery of material into cells by utilizing electrical pulses to create transient pores in cell membranes. Although electroporation has traditionally been used in in vitro studies, scientific advancements have now broadened its utilization to intact...
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Bacterial Transformation: Electroporation
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2023
The term “transformation” refers cellular ingestion of foreign DNA. In nature, transformation can occur in certain types of bacteria. In molecular biology, however, transformation is artificially induced through the creation of pores in the bacterial cell walls. Bacterial cells that are able to take up DNA from the environment are called competent cells. Electrocompetent cells can be produced in the laboratory and transformation of these cells can be achieve via the application of an...
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Electroporation of Craniofacial Mesenchyme
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2011
Craniofacial cartilages develop in close contact with other tissues and are difficult to manipulate in live animals. We are using electroporation to deliver molecular tools during growth of the craniofacial skeleton while bypassing early embryonic effects. This approach will allow us to efficiently test candidate molecules in vivo.
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In ovo Electroporation of Chicken Embryos
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2023
Electroporation is a technique used in biomedical research that allows for the manipulation of gene expression via the delivery of foreign genetic material into cells. More specifically, in ovo electroporation is performed on early developing chicks (Gallus gallus domesticus) contained within their eggshells. In this procedure, DNA or knockdown constructs are first injected into a target tissue. However, the genetic material is unable to penetrate the plasma membrane to carry out its function...
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The key mechanism is a temporary change in membrane permeability. During the pulse, the electric field disrupts membrane organization enough to create short-lived pores. Molecules present in the surrounding cell environment can pass through these openings, and the membrane then reseals. This transient window is central to delivery because it allows entry before the membrane returns toward its prior state.
Pulse strength, duration, and related operating conditions determine how effectively material enters cells, but suitable settings depend on cell type. Researchers tune the electrical treatment rather than apply one universal setting, because the chosen conditions influence both delivery efficiency and cell viability. Optimization therefore requires balancing sufficient membrane disruption with preservation of viable cells.
The system can introduce DNA, RNA, proteins, or chemical compounds, allowing researchers to address different biological questions. DNA and RNA support genetic manipulation and gene-expression studies, while proteins or chemical compounds extend the approach to other cellular investigations. Researchers select the cargo according to whether they want to modify genetic information, alter gene expression, or examine cellular responses.
Optimization centers on matching the electrical treatment to the cell type and intended cargo. Researchers adjust pulse strength, duration, and other conditions for that combination, then consider whether the settings provide effective delivery while preserving cell viability. This balancing step matters because conditions that support an appropriate outcome for one cell type may not suit another.
An Electroporation System can support transfection of cultured cells, introducing biological cargo for genetic studies. It can also help researchers modify gene expression and produce engineered cell lines. These outcomes make the approach useful when a study requires cells with altered genetic behavior or gene activity for subsequent biological analysis and experimental investigation.
In biology, the method is relevant both to genetic manipulation and to questions about how cells respond to the electrical treatment. Because the membrane undergoes a temporary permeability change, experiments can connect molecule entry with cellular responses. This provides a research context for investigating delivery outcomes alongside the biology of treated cells.