Team:Wash U/Protocol
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=='''PCB Extraction'''== | =='''PCB Extraction'''== | ||
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- | + | Phycocyanobilin (PCB) is a blue phycobilin and is essential for the final testing of our project once implanted into ''Rhodobacter sphaeroides''. It is most easily obtained from Spirulina, a cyanobacteria and popular dietary supplement. | |
'''Materials''' | '''Materials''' | ||
* Spirulina Powder | * Spirulina Powder | ||
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=='''Glycerol Stock Solution'''== | =='''Glycerol Stock Solution'''== | ||
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- | : | + | :Glycerol Stock Solutions are excellent for preserving and freezing cell cultures. It is very important that cells not be damaged or continue to grow too fast for various parts of our project. |
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* Centrifuge/screw top tubes | * Centrifuge/screw top tubes |
Revision as of 17:19, 9 July 2009