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qPCR – C.gigas COX1/COX2 Tissue Distribution

Performed qPCR using pooled cDNA from 20110311. Pooled 2uL from each of the following samples groups: Dg 3hr C, Gill 1hr C, Gill 1hr E, Mantle 3hr C, and Muscle 3hr C. Master mix calcs are here. Plate layout, cycling params, etc can be found in the qPCR Report (see Results). Primers sets run were:

EF1_qPCR_5′,3′ (SR IDs: 309, 310)

Cg_COX1/2_qPCR_F (SR ID: 1192) + Cg_COX1_qPCR_R (SR ID: 1191)- Target = COX1

Cg_COX1/2_qPCR_F (SR ID: 1192) + Cg_COX2_454align1_R (SR ID: 1190) – Target = COX2

Results:

qPCR Report (PDF)

qPCR Data File (CFX96)

Graphs were generated using the BioRad CFX Manager v2.0 software. Expression was normalized to EF1. Also to note, gene efficiency was assumed as 100% by the software since no standard curve was run on the plate. As such, analysis of this data may not be exact.

It’s clear by examining the graphs that the primers being used to differentiate COX1 and COX2 (since they share a common primer: SRID 1192) are differentially expressed. This indicates that the primer sets are indeed amplifying different targets as hoped. This was the primary intention of this qPCR. However, we also now have an idea of tissue distribution of the two genes, as well as their response to V. vulnificus exposre after 1hr. Next step is to perform this qPCR on all the individuals from this experiment as well as the different tissues.

qPCRs – Tim’s adult gigas challenge cDNA (from 20091009)

Set up qPCR with Cg_P450 primers and TNFRAF3’/5′ primers. Plate layout/setup is here.

Results: Processed with PCR Miner. Normalized to EF1. Standard Error bars. Here is spreadsheet with workup.

P450: The two control samples (AC & CC) show significant difference in expression between the Air and CO2 treated samples. The Vibrio treated samples (AV & CV) show no difference in expression between Air and CO2 treatments.

The Air samples (AC & AV) show significant difference in expression between the Control (AC) and Vibrio treated (AV) samples.

TNFRAF3: Expression levels of the Vibrio treated samples (AV &CV) were too low for Miner processing.

There are significant differences in expression between the Air (AC) and CO2 treated (CC) samples.

 

Set up qPCR with Cg_IkB primers and Cg_Prx6 primers. Plate layout/setup is here.

Results: Processed with PCR Miner. Normalized to EF1. Standard Error bars. Here is spreadsheet with workup.

IkB:

No difference in expression between Air (AC & AV) and CO2 (CC & CV) treatments.

Appears to be a significant difference between the Air Control (AC) and the Air Vibrio treated (AV) samples.

Prx6:

Significant difference in expression between Air Control (AC) and CO2 Control (CC) samples, but no difference in the Vibrio treated samples.

Significant difference in expression between the Air Control (AC) and the Air Vibrio treated (AV) samples, but no difference in the CO2 treated Vibrio samples (CC & CV).

qPCR – Tim’s adult gigas challenge cDNA (from 20091009)

Set up qPCR with Cg_HIF1 (hypoxia induced factor 1) primers and prostaglandin E2 primers. Plate layout/setup is here.

Results: Processed with PCR Miner. Normalized to EF1. Standard Error bars. Here is spreadsheet with workup.

HIF1:

No significant differences between any treatments.

Prostaglandin E2:

No significant differences between any treatments.

qPCR – Tim’s adult gigas challenge cDNA (from today)

Set up qPCR with EF1 primers and IL17 Internal primers. Plate layout/setup is here. Note: gDNA sample used as a “positive” control will NOT amplify with the EF1 primers.

Results: Processed with PCR Miner. Normalized to EF1. Standard Error bars. Here is spreadsheet with workup.

IL17 Internal:

No significant differences between any treatments.