In Bacteria…
The gene sequence will be added to E. coli (Mutaflor strain) DNA by cloning it into its plasmid. First, a piece of the existing E. coli plasmid will be cut. The gap will then be filled in by a mixture composed of bacterial enzyme, DNA ligase and the DNA sequence above. The bacterial enzyme allows the DNA sequence to enter the bacteria with less resistance, and the ligase attaches/joins the new DNA sequence to the existing plasmid.
In Humans…
After breeding the modified E. coli culture, it will be injected into the patient’s blood stream. This way, the E.coli can regulate the iron levels in the blood, an organ that depends on iron for its function of delivering oxygen. If the iron levels are low, the protein is synthesized and turns the blood vessels pink. The colour will only disappear after iron pills are taken which will prevent more proteins from being produced. This will help remind anemic patients, who are deficient in iron, to take their iron pills because no one wants pink blood vessels.
The gene sequence will be added to E. coli (Mutaflor strain) DNA by cloning it into its plasmid. First, a piece of the existing E. coli plasmid will be cut. The gap will then be filled in by a mixture composed of bacterial enzyme, DNA ligase and the DNA sequence above. The bacterial enzyme allows the DNA sequence to enter the bacteria with less resistance, and the ligase attaches/joins the new DNA sequence to the existing plasmid.
In Humans…
After breeding the modified E. coli culture, it will be injected into the patient’s blood stream. This way, the E.coli can regulate the iron levels in the blood, an organ that depends on iron for its function of delivering oxygen. If the iron levels are low, the protein is synthesized and turns the blood vessels pink. The colour will only disappear after iron pills are taken which will prevent more proteins from being produced. This will help remind anemic patients, who are deficient in iron, to take their iron pills because no one wants pink blood vessels.