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Constructing Robust Genetic Biopixels for Arsenic-Sensing in Noisy Cellular Environments

This study explores the development of a microfluidic array of genetically engineered bacterial 'biopixels' that utilize quorum sensing and redox signaling to create a reliable arsenic biosensor. The goal is to build an efficient sensing array capable of detecting arsenite levels in a noisy cellular environment. By combining two communication modes—quorum sensing and redox signaling—the researchers achieved effective thresholding and period modulation. This innovative approach lays the groundwork for low-cost biosensors to monitor heavy metals and pathogens, thereby enhancing environmental safety.

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Constructing Robust Genetic Biopixels for Arsenic-Sensing in Noisy Cellular Environments

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  1. A sensing array of radically coupled genetic ‘biopixels’ Arthur Prindle, Phillip Samayoa, Ivan Razinkov, Tal Danino, Lev S. Tsimring & Jeff Hasty 20.385 April 25, 2012 Sabina Sood

  2. Background • Quorum sensing – used by bacteria to coordinate gene expression • Biopixels – small oscillating bacterial colonies on the microfluidic chip • Hydrogen peroxide – oxygen-oxygen single bond • Redox signalling – when free radicals act as biological messengers • Arsenite – compound poisonous to multicellular life

  3. Overview Purpose: To construct a robust circuit in a noisy cellular environment I. Construct microfluidic array II. Test sensing array III. Engineer arsenic-sensing biosensor IV. Characterize arsenic biosensor

  4. Construct microfluidic arrayNetwork diagram • Quorum sensing: • luxI: produces AHL • aiiA: degrades AHL • Redoxsignalling: • ndh: produces H2O2

  5. Construct microfluidic arrayDevice setup http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v481/n7379/extref/nature10722-s3.mov

  6. Test sensing array

  7. Engineer arsenic-sensing biosensor Network diagram • Thresholding: • luxR: produces LuxR • ArsR: inhibits luxR • Period modulation: • luxI: produces AHL • ArsR: inhibits luxI

  8. Characterize arsenic biosensor

  9. Characterize arsenic biosensor Period modulation Thresholding: ON/OFF

  10. Concerns • Not a lot of points on the sensor calibration curve • Arsenic sensor: “reliably quantify arsenite levels” • Used 0.8 μM for sample period modulation sensor output

  11. Conclusions • Combine two modes of communication: - Quorum sensing - Redox signalling • Modify sensing array to detect arsenite: - Thresholding - Period modulation

  12. Significance • Coordinate bacteria behavior over large length scales • Foundation for low cost genetic biosensors • Biosensor used for detecting heavy metals and pathogens

  13. Questions?

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