Labster has new learning content. Click here to learn more.
Login:
Time to complete course: 25 min.
Need help? Visit our Help Center.
Access 160+ virtual learning simulations
Discover which Labster plan is right for your institution
About Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (NEW) Virtual Lab Simulation
This shorter, targeted simulation is adapted from the full-length “Protein Synthesis” simulation.
Discover a treatment for anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. In this simulation, you will learn about the difference between protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells (using E. coli) and eukaryotic cells (using CHO cells). Analyze your samples using mass spectrometry to find out which cells are better for synthesizing a treatment.
Chronic kidney disease
Start your mission with a 3D animation explaining the purpose of kidneys and the effects of chronic kidney disease on the body. Learn how anemia can be caused by the disease and how erythropoietin (EPO) affects the production of red blood cells. Review your knowledge of protein synthesis and make a hypothesis before you start your research into a possible treatment. Which cells will perform better?
Prepare the erythropoietin samples
Your first task in the lab will be to prepare recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) that is transfected into E. coli and CHO cells. Prepare the two samples inside the biosafety cabinet then take the samples to the incubator. In a virtual lab we can speed up the incubation time so this step takes seconds instead of hours. Our helpful lab assistant will purify the samples while you review the synthesis of rhEPO with quiz questions.
Use mass spectrometry to analyze your samples
Prepare your samples for analysis. You will measure the mass to charge ratio of the two rhEPO samples using a mass spectrometer. Explore the histograms then answer questions about your results. Can you work out which cells are better for the production of erythropoietin? Was your hypothesis correct?
Related Simulations
Get Started Now
Synthesize a treatment for anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. Examine the protein sequence to understand the differences between protein synthesis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Techniques in Lab
- Mass spectrometry
- Protein synthesis
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the hormone EPO is related to chronic kidney disease
- Synthesis proteins in in E. coli and CHO cells
- Compare the synthesis of proteins in E. coli and CHO cells
- Interpret mass spectrometry histograms
Simulation Features
Length – 25 minutes
Accessibility mode – Available
Languages – English
Examples of Related Standards
NGSS
No direct alignment
IB
High level content, may support Biology 2.7 DNA replication, transcription and translation, Biology 3.5 Genetic modification and biotechnology
AP
No direct alignment
Screenshots of Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (NEW) Virtual Lab Simulation
How it works
A million dollar lab in your browser
Perform experiments in virtual lab simulations to achieve core science learning outcomes.
All our simulations run on laptop and desktop computers, and you can play our simulations without having to install any browser plugins.
Hundreds of hours of science learning content
Our virtual laboratory simulations are aimed at university, college and high school level, within fields such as biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, chemistry, physics and more.
With access to our simulations, you will have hundreds of hours of engaging, high-quality learning content available to you.
Discover more Virtual Lab Simulations
We currently have 200 simulations that cover everything from biology and medicine to physics and chemistry.
