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DNA Microarray Automation and Analysis


EMSL Project ID
1710

Abstract

The objective of this project is to automate the molecular biology and reagent manipulations associated with the hybridization and detection of nucleic acid binding events on the surface of a DNA microarray. The research team is developing microarrays for the detection and characterization of microorganisms from environmental samples, and is on track to fluidically link a nucleic acid microarray with automated sample preparation components (including cell lysis, nucleic acid purification, and PCR amplification modules). For this proposal, a reusable microfluidic flow cell is under construction that will allow the team to insert custom-printed microarrays, introduce molecular biology reagents, and detect hybridization via fluorescence detection on an inverted microscope. Microarrays will be printed on glass slides with oligonucleotide probes specific for E. coli. Target DNA will be generated by PCR amplification of the eae locus from E. coli genomic DNA, using biotinylated primers. Hybridization will proceed at room temperature under variable salt conditions, times and target concentrations. Unbound and non-specifically bound target will be washed away, and hybrids developed with a streptavidin-alkaline phosphatase system and ELF-97 substrate (Molecular Probes). Detection will occur on an inverted microscope with CCD image capture capability. The expected results of this research are a) demonstration of automated microarray analysis, b) computer algorithms and programs for automating said analysis that are simultaneously compatible with other microfluidic devices under construction by the research team, and c) proof-of-principle extraction, purification, amplification and microarray detection of microorganisms from environmental samples using microfluidic systems.

Project Details

Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
1999-10-31
End Date
2002-06-01
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Darrell Chandler
Institution
Argonne National Laboratory

Team Members

Douglas Call
Institution
Washington State University

Related Publications

Papers On the stability and oxidation of single crystal (100) InAs surfaces”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan, S.C. Singhal and S. Ramanathan, ECS Transactions. (accepted, 2007) In-situ studies on stoichiometry and structure of thin film yttria-stabilized zirconia under thermal processing”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan, S.C. Singhal and S. Ramanathan, Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. (accepted, 2007). In-situ ion scattering and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies of stability and nanoscale oxidation of single crystal (100) InAs”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan, S.C. Singhal and S. Ramanathan, Applied Physics Letters, 90, 203109 (2007) Presentations In-Situ Studies on Stability and Oxidation of Single Crystal (100) InAs Surfaces", C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan, S.C. Singhal and S. Ramanathan, E4 Symposium, 212th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Washington, DC, 2007 In-situ studies on stoichiometry and structure of thin film yttria-stabilized zirconia under thermal processing”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan, S.C. Singhal and S. Ramanathan, MRS Spring Meeting in San Francisco, CA, 2007. “In-situ characterization of doped-zirconia / Ge interfaces”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan and S. Ramanathan, Proceedings of Materials Science and Technology Conference, 2006 In-situ studies of initial oxidation of bare InAs surfaces and oxide/InAs interfaces”, C.L. Chang, V. Shutthanandan and S. Ramanathan, IEEE SISC, San Diego, CA, 2006