Sperm Enzyme Preparation (Group 6) Comparing all Gradient Gel Standards
Experiment Objective Compare all given gradient gel standards and use their relative mobilities to create the best fit mathematical model. Use best model to compare two gel samples
Gathering Data: Gels 1 and 2
Hypothesis (Part One) Standards will be reproducible.
Hypothesis(Part Two) Has more proteins than
Standards Measured three times Calculated relative mobilities Calculated mean measurements Best fit mathematical model
Mathematical Models Table of Molecular Weights and the Log of the Molecular Weights: Protein Molecular Weights Log Molecular Weights Myosin beta-Galactosidase Phosphorlyase B Serum albumin Ovalbumin Carbonic anhydrase Trypsin inhibitor Lysozyme Aprotinin
Best Model Determination RankModels triedStdErrort-invError 1y=a+bX+cX^2+dX^ y=a+bX+cX^ y=a+bX y=a+bX+cX^2+(lnX)^ y=a+bX+cX^ y=a+bX+c(lnX)+d(lnX)^
Model with its CI
Comparison Chart
The Reaction The expansion of the Vitelline Envelope due to contact with sperm over a 30 minute time period.
Comparing Unknowns to Standards Vitelline Envelope control Sperm enzyme control Vitelline Envelope + sperm enzyme (t=0 min) Vitelline Envelope + enzyme (t=5 min) Vitelline Envelope + enzyme (t=10 min) Vitelline Envelope + enzyme (t=15 min) Vitelline Envelope + enzyme (t=30 min)
Results: Sperm enzyme controls between gels 1 and 2 were similar. SpermEz
Results: Vitelline envelope controls are similar between gels one and two. VE-control
Results: In gel 1, the vitelline envelope remains the same throughout the experiment. VE controlt=0t=5mint=10mint=15mint=30min
Results: Vitelline envelope breaks up as the bands become greater. VE controlt=0t=5mint=10mint=15mint=30minEnz Control
Results: Standards
Conclusion: Standards are reproducible. Sperm enzyme breaks up vitelline envelope. –Number of bands increase. –Small proteins are being detected.