Week 5: Plasmid DNA Production and Purification

This week we will be going over the following subjects:

Plasmid DNA Amplification:

  • Large-scale bacterial culture conditions.
  • Induction of plasmid replication.
  • Harvesting and lysis methods.

Plasmid Purification:

  • Alkaline lysis and purification protocols.
  • Chromatographic techniques: Ion exchange and affinity chromatography.
  • Quality assessment: Purity, endotoxin levels, and integrity.

GMP Considerations:

  • Validation of purification processes.
  • In-process controls and documentation.
  • Compliance with regulatory standards.

Laboratory Work Real-World Application:

  • Case study: Plasmid production for gene therapy applications.