Biotechnology And Its Application Alzheimer Mouse
Biotechnology and Its Application - Alzheimer mouse
Introduction to biotechnology and its applications
Overview of Alzheimer’s disease
The importance of animal models in studying Alzheimer’s disease
Introduction to the Alzheimer mouse model
Objectives of the lecture
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Biotechnology in Medicine
Biotechnology’s role in medical advancements
Development of new drugs and therapies
Gene therapy and its applications
Use of biotechnology in diagnosis and prognosis of diseases
Impact of biotechnology on personalized medicine
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Definition and characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease
Etiology and risk factors
Pathophysiology of the disease
Common symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s
Impact on the affected individuals and their families
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Importance of Animal Models
Use of animal models in biomedical research
Advantages and limitations of animal models
Ethical considerations in using animals for research
Animal models in Alzheimer’s disease research
Contribution of animal models to the understanding of disease mechanisms
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The Alzheimer Mouse Model
Development and characteristics of the Alzheimer mouse model
Transgenic technology used in creating the mouse model
Genetic modifications and insertion of human Alzheimer’s disease genes
Recapitulation of Alzheimer’s symptoms in the mouse model
Usefulness of the mouse model for studying disease progression and potential treatments
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Studying Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice
Behavioral assays for assessing memory and cognitive functions
Neuroimaging techniques to observe brain changes
Biochemical and molecular analyses of mouse brain tissues
Analysis of protein aggregates and biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s
Comparison of findings with human Alzheimer’s patients
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Advances in Alzheimer’s Research
Targeting amyloid plaques and tau protein abnormalities
Potential treatments and therapies for Alzheimer’s disease
Role of neuroinflammation in disease progression
Drug delivery methods and nanotechnology in Alzheimer’s treatment
Development of preventive strategies and lifestyle interventions
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Biotechnology and Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Biomarkers for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Imaging techniques such as PET and MRI
Genetic testing and identification of risk factors
Non-invasive diagnostic methods
Role of biotechnology in improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency
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Ethical Considerations
Ethical challenges and concerns in Alzheimer’s research
Animal welfare and responsible use of animal models
Informed consent and privacy issues in human studies
Balancing risks and benefits in clinical trials
Regulatory frameworks and guidelines for biotechnology research
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Summary
Recapitulation of key points discussed so far
Importance of biotechnology in Alzheimer’s research
The role of animal models, particularly the Alzheimer mouse model
Advances in diagnosis and treatment options
Ethical considerations and responsible use of biotechnology in research.
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Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
Temperature
: Increasing temperature generally increases enzyme activity, but excessive heat can denature enzymes.
pH
: Each enzyme has an optimum pH at which it functions most effectively.
Substrate concentration
: Increasing substrate concentration generally increases enzyme activity until saturation is reached.
Enzyme concentration
: Increasing enzyme concentration increases enzyme activity until substrate saturation is reached.
Inhibitors
: Competitive and non-competitive inhibitors can regulate enzyme activity.
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Photosynthesis Light-dependent Reactions
Occur in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts.
Convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.
Light energy excites chlorophyll molecules in photosystems I and II.
Excited electrons are transferred through an electron transport chain.
This process generates ATP and reduces NADP+ to NADPH.
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Photosynthesis Calvin Cycle
Occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts.
Uses ATP and NADPH from the light-dependent reactions.
Converts carbon dioxide into glucose through a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
Key steps include carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of RuBP.
Requires the enzyme Rubisco and ATP.
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Cellular Respiration Glycolysis
Occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.
Breaks down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.
Produces a small amount of ATP and NADH.
Anaerobic process that does not require oxygen.
Key steps include phosphorylation and cleavage of glucose.
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Cellular Respiration Krebs Cycle
Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
Completes the breakdown of glucose into carbon dioxide.
Generates ATP, NADH, FADH2, and CO2.
Key steps include the oxidation of pyruvate and the release of carbon dioxide.
Regenerates the starting molecule, oxaloacetate.
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Cellular Respiration Electron Transport Chain
Occurs on the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
Transfers electrons from NADH and FADH2 to oxygen.
Generates a large amount of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
Forms water as a byproduct of the electron transfer.
The final step of cellular respiration.
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DNA Replication
Semi-conservative process.
Helicase unwinds the double helix.
DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to each strand.
Leading strand is synthesized continuously.
Lagging strand is synthesized in fragments called Okazaki fragments.
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Transcription
DNA is used as a template to synthesize mRNA.
Initiation
: RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region.
Elongation
: RNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to the growing mRNA strand.
Termination
: RNA polymerase reaches a termination sequence and detaches from the DNA template.
mRNA processing includes capping, splicing, and polyadenylation.
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Translation
mRNA binds to a ribosome.
Initiation
: The ribosome assembles around the start codon.
Elongation
: tRNA molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome, forming a polypeptide chain.
Termination
: The ribosome reaches a stop codon, and the polypeptide chain is released.
Post-translation modifications may occur, such as folding or addition of functional groups.
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Population Genetics
Study of genetic variation within and between populations.
Genetic drift
: Random changes in allele frequencies due to chance events.
Gene flow
: Movement of genes between populations through migration.
Natural selection
: Differential survival and reproduction rates of individuals with certain traits.
Genetic equilibrium
: When allele frequencies remain constant over generations due to absence of evolutionary forces.
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Genetic Engineering
Introduction to genetic engineering
Recombinant DNA technology and its applications
Genetic modification of organisms
Cloning and its significance in biotechnology
Examples of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
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Applications of Genetic Engineering
Agricultural applications of genetic engineering
Development of pest-resistant crops
Improvement of crop yield and nutritional content
Enhancement of crop tolerance to environmental stress
Medical applications of genetic engineering
Production of recombinant proteins and hormones
Gene therapy for genetic disorders
Development of genetically modified organisms for pharmaceutical production
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Principle and purpose of PCR
Steps involved in PCR
Denaturation
Annealing
Extension
Uses of PCR in various fields
DNA sequencing
Diagnostics and genetic testing
Forensic analysis
Advantages and limitations of PCR
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DNA Fingerprinting
Introduction to DNA fingerprinting
Techniques used in DNA fingerprinting
Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)
Short tandem repeats (STRs)
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Applications of DNA fingerprinting
Forensic identification
Paternity testing
Conservation biology
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Gene Therapy
Introduction to gene therapy
Types of gene therapy
Somatic gene therapy
Germline gene therapy
Methods of gene delivery
Viral vectors
Non-viral vectors
Challenges and ethical considerations in gene therapy
Potential future developments in gene therapy
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Stem Cell Technology
Introduction to stem cells and their properties
Types of stem cells
Embryonic stem cells
Adult stem cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
Applications of stem cell technology
Regenerative medicine
Disease modeling
Drug discovery and testing
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CRISPR-Cas9 Technology
Introduction to CRISPR-Cas9 technology
Mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing
Applications of CRISPR-Cas9
Genetic engineering of organisms
Treatment of genetic disorders
Disease and drug research
Ethical considerations and challenges in CRISPR-Cas9 technology
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Bioremediation
Introduction to bioremediation
Types of bioremediation
Natural attenuation
Biostimulation
Bioaugmentation
Applications of bioremediation
Removal of pollutants from soil, water, and air
Breakdown of organic contaminants
Treatment of industrial waste
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Biosensors
Introduction to biosensors
Components of a biosensor
Biological recognition element
Transducer
Signal processing system
Types of biosensors
Enzyme-based biosensors
DNA-based biosensors
Immunosenors
Applications of biosensors in healthcare and environmental monitoring
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Bioethics
Introduction to bioethics
Importance of ethical considerations in biotechnology
Ethical issues in biotechnology
Animal testing
Genetic engineering of humans
Privacy and confidentiality of genetic information
Role of regulatory bodies in ensuring ethical practices in biotechnology
Critical thinking and decision making in bioethics.