利用枯草芽孢杆菌ytkA和ywoF基因启动子与信号肽重组分泌表达mpd基因

用大肠杆菌-枯草芽孢杆菌穿梭载体pNW33N和去除了信号肽编码序列的成熟mpd基因构建了穿梭启动子探针pNW33N-mpd。用该探针从质粒pMPDP3和pMPDP29上克隆来自于枯草芽孢杆菌ytkA和ywoF基因上游的启动子功能片段,构建了穿梭表达载体pNYTM和pNYWM。将表达载体pNYTM和pNYWM转入枯草芽孢杆菌1A751获得表达菌株1A751(pNYTM)和1A751(pNYTM),mpd基因在ytkA和ywoF基因的启动子和信号肽的带动下实现了分泌表达且具有天然活性,结果表明ytkA基因的启动子强度强于ywoF基因的启动子。利用ytkA基因的强启动子和nprB基因的分泌型信号肽编码序列构建了新的穿梭分泌表达载体pYNMK,并使mpd基因在枯草芽孢杆菌WB800中得到了更高水平的分泌表达,表达菌株WB800(pYNMK)在培养到第84 h时甲基对硫磷水解酶酶活达到最高值为10.40 u/mL,是出发菌株邻单胞菌M6表达量的10.8倍,重组表达产物有91.4%分泌在培养基中。     

生技霉素稳定型基因工程菌的构建*

运用同源重组技术将异戊酰基转移酶基因整合至螺旋霉素产生菌(Streptomyces spiramyceticus F21) 的染色体上,构建了稳定的生技霉素基因工程菌。在不加压的情况下传代,菌种携带选择性遗传标记情况、生长、发酵效价及发酵产物的TLC分析均表明此基因工程菌有较好的遗传稳定性,且发酵效价及产物的组分均得到改善。Southern杂交证明外源基因在螺旋霉素产生菌染色体上的整合情况。     

利用FLP/frt重组系统产生无选择标记的转基因烟草植株

在植物转基因植株产生过程中,对转化细胞进行抗性筛选是通用程序,转化细胞的抗性一般是抗生素抗性或除草剂抗性,将赋予转化细胞抗性的选择标记基因删除是提高转基因植物生物安全性的重要措施。来自于啤酒酵母的FLP/frt位点特异性重组系统可有效删除同向定点重组位点frt之间的基因。通过多步骤重组,建立了可在植物中广泛应用的FLP/frt位点特异性重组系统。该系统包括含有frt位点的植物表达载体pCAMBIA1300-betA-frt-als-frt和含有由热诱导启动子hsp启动的FLP重组酶基因的植物表达载体pCAMBIA1300-hsp-FLP-hpt。利用二次转化的方式将二者先后转入烟草植株,热激处理后,热诱导型启动子hsp调控的重组酶FLP基因的表达催化位于选择标记基因als两侧同向frt位点间的重组反应,有效地删除了选择标记基因als。41%的经热激处理的二次转化植株发生了选择标记基因的删除,表明该系统在获得无选择标记基因的转基因植株中有很好的应用价值。     

甲基对硫磷水解酶参与催化相关结构的研究

甲基对硫磷水解酶（MPH）是一种新的有机磷水解酶。将完整的甲基对硫磷水解酶基因（mpd）构建入pUC19载体,使得mpd基因以自身的启动子在Escherichia coli DH5α中表达并得到了纯化。金属螯合实验发现MPH的活性不受金属螯合剂1, 10菲NFDA1啉的影响;但用电感耦合等离子发射光谱测定其金属含量显示MPH是金属酶,1mol酶中结合了2mol的Zn²⁺。为确定参与MPH催化活性的必需氨基酸,用化学修饰剂碳化二亚胺、二乙基焦磷酸酯、磷酸吡哆醛和丁二酮处理MPH,然后检测其残余酶活力,结果表明天冬氨酸、谷氨酸、赖氨酸和精氨酸残基与酶的催化活性无关;而二乙基焦磷酸酯对组氨酸侧链的化学修饰引起酶活性的大幅度的下降,其对酶活性的抑制率达到9.6h^-1,说明组氨酸是酶活力所必需的基团。这些结果为进一步研究酶的结构及对酶进行分子改造提供了必要的基础数据。     

大肠杆菌ptsG基因敲除及其缺陷株生长特性研究

在大肠杆菌磷酸转移酶系统中,葡萄糖主要由ptsG基因编码的酶ⅡCB^Glc转运入细胞。利用代谢工程技术构建ptsG基因缺陷株,有望降低葡萄糖的摄取速率,减少乙酸累积,促进菌体生长。运用PCR技术,扩增出两翼与ptsG基因上下游序列同源,中间为氯霉素抗性基因的DNA片段。经电转化,将外源DNA片段分别转入Escherichia coli DH5α、JM109中。在Red重组酶的作用下,外源DNA片段与染色体上同源区域重组,将基因ptsG敲除,构建ptsG基因缺陷株DH5αP、JM109P。在LB培养基中,ptsG基因缺陷株的生长状况与亲株无明显差异。在含有葡萄糖的LB培养基中,DH5αP、JM109P的最高菌密度分别是对照菌株DH5α、JM109的3.47倍和4.25倍,ptsG基因缺陷株对葡萄糖的摄入量也明显高于对照菌株。重组蛋白肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）在DH5αP、JM109P中的表达量分别占全菌蛋白的24.3%、20.8%,A600分别为8.28、7.62,TNF在缺陷株中单位体积的表达量明显高于对照菌株。以上结果说明,大肠杆菌ptsG基因缺陷株具有良好的生长能力和表达外源蛋白的能力,在大肠杆菌高密度发酵研究方面具有良好的应用前景。     

多功能降解菌Pseudomonas putida KT2440-DOP的构建与降解特性研究

三唑磷水解酶基因为研究发现的一个新的广谱有机磷水解酶基因,通过PCR从有机磷降解菌株Ochrobactrum sp. Mp4总DNA扩增了tpd,将tpd定向克隆到pBBRMCS5载体上,构建重组质粒pTPD,在辅助质粒pRK2013 的帮助下,通过三亲接合将pTPD转移到模式菌株Pseudomonas putida KT2440中,获得的工程菌Pseudomonas putida KT2440DOP可以降解多种有机磷农药及芳香烃化合物;KT2440DOP的有机磷水解酶活较出发菌株MP4提高了一倍左右,且遗传性状稳定。     

利用同源重组建立地中海拟无枝菌酸菌U32染色体的基因置换/中断系统

地中海拟无枝菌酸菌U32是力复霉素SV的工业产生菌,其遗传操作一直是一个难题。在该菌株DNA高效电转化的基础上,利用同源重组的原理,建立了地中海拟无枝菌酸菌染色体的基因置换/中断系统。通过大肠杆菌重组质粒pDK110构建、转化及两步重组筛选,成功地用α淀粉酶基因（amy）取代了地中海拟无枝菌酸菌U32染色体上的3-氨基-5-羟基苯甲酸合成酶基因（ahbas）。第一步单交换和第二步双交换的频率分别是0.5%～0.7% 和 2%。将质粒pDK110变性后转化可显著提高重组频率,在第二步筛选双交换前对单交换重组子进行电击也能够提高其双交换重组的频率。此外,通过转化构建的两端带同源区段的线性DNA片段及一步重组筛选,我们在地中海拟无枝菌酸菌U32染色体的amrD,rifO基因中间插入了阿普拉霉素抗性基因（apr）,其效率约为30～50转化子/μgDNA。     

透明颤菌血红蛋白的表达对酵母中麦角固醇合成的影响

构建了含透明颤菌（Vistreoscilla）血红蛋白基因vgb和酵母遗传霉素（G418）抗性基因的重组质粒pVgbkanMX4,转化至酿酒酵母Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1190中,经过分析,基因vgb在酵母细胞中得到表达。对重组菌和野生菌进行了摇瓶培养及5 L发酵罐培养的研究。在摇瓶实验中,重组菌的麦角固醇产量比野生菌有显著提高,在野生菌中的含量为0.573%、而在重组菌中的产量为1.07%。 经过30 h发酵罐培养的实验,野生菌中麦角固醇含量为0.9%,重组菌中其含量为1.38%,验证了摇瓶实验的结果。结果证明vgb基因有利于酵母中麦角固醇的合成。     

耐盐及苯乙酸、甲基对硫磷降解基因工程菌的构建

H1（Halomonas sp.）是一株耐高盐浓度（18% NaCl, W/V）和降解苯乙酸的菌株,pDT3质粒为pUC19插入甲基对硫磷水解酶基因（mpd基因）构建而成。采用ＨindⅢ酶切,获得含有完整mpd基因片段,克隆到广宿主质粒pKT230和pBBR1MCS2上,构建成质粒pKTMP和pBBRMP。通过三亲杂交,在辅助质粒pRK2013的帮助下,将质粒pKTMP和pBBRMP转移到Ｈ１中,得到的工程菌HpKTMP和HpBBRMP具有耐盐、降解苯乙酸和水解甲基对硫磷的功能,其中HpBBRMP水解酶活性与亲本菌株甲基对硫磷降解菌（Pseudomonas putida）DLLE4相当,而HpKTMP水解酶活性要提高1倍左右。经过传代试验,证明了工程菌的稳定性。     

用基于“Neo/E”的技术构建重组质粒

根据重组工程原理,建立了一种用于构建重组质粒的 “neo/E”（抗生素/单酶切位点）选择与反选择新方法。首先采用 PCR方法扩增出线性打靶分子：然后进行两步体内同源重组,（1）neo/E基因敲入,重组子呈现neo抗性表型;（2）目的基因替换neo/E基因。用限制酶E消化时,发生第二步重组的DNA分子不能被消化,能够转化大肠杆菌受体菌DH5α。应用该方法构建了重组质粒pGL3-Basic PC1900T。PCR及测序鉴定证明：外源片段重组率为20%,所建立的重组工程选择与反选择新技术为质粒构建提供了新的解决方案。     

Parameters controlling the gene-targeting frequency at the Sphingomonas species rrn site and expression of the methyl parathion hydrolase gene

AIMS: To investigate the key parameters controlling the exogenous methyl parathion hydrolase (MPH) gene mpd-targeting frequency at the ribosomal RNA operon (rrn) site of Sphingomonas species which has a wide range of biotechnological applications. METHODS AND RESULTS: Targeting vectors with different homology lengths and recipient target DNA with different homology identities were used to investigate the parameters controlling the targeting frequency at the Sphingomonas species rrn site. Targeting frequency decreased with the reduction of homology length, and the minimal size for normal homologous recombination was >100 bp. Homologous recombination could succeed even if there were 3-4% mismatches; however, targeting frequency decreased with increasing sequence divergence. The Red recombination system could increase the targeting frequency to some extent. Targeting of the mpd gene to the rrn site did not affect cell viability and resulted in an increase of MPH-specific activity in recombinants. CONCLUSIONS: Targeting frequency was affected by homology length, identity and the Red recombination system. The rrn site is a good target site for the expression of exogenous genes. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This work is useful as a foundation for a better understanding of recombination events involving homologous sequences and for the improved manipulation of Sphingomonas genes in biotechnological applications.     

Simultaneous biodegradation of methyl parathion and carbofuran by a genetically engineered microorganism constructed by mini-Tn5 transposon

A genetically engineered microorganism (GEM) capable of simultaneous degrading methyl parathion (MP) and carbofuran was successfully constructed by random insertion of a methyl parathion hydrolase gene (mpd) into the chromosome of a carbofuran degrading Sphingomonas sp. CDS-1 with the mini-transposon system. The GEM constructed was relatively stable and cell viability and original degrading characteristic was not affected compared with the original recipient CDS-1. The effects of temperature, initial pH value, inoculum size and alternative carbon source on the biodegradation of MP and carbofuran were investigated. GEM cells could degrade MP and carbofuran efficiently in a relatively broad range of temperatures from 20 to 30°C, initial pH values from 6.0 to 9.0, and with all initial inoculation cell densities (10⁵–10⁷ CFU ml⁻¹), even if alternative glucose existed. The optimal temperature and initial pH value for GEM cells to simultaneously degrade MP and carbofuran was at 30°C and at pH 7.0. The removal of MP and carbofuran by GEM cells in sterile and non-sterile soil were also studied. In both soil samples, 50 mg kg⁻¹ MP and 25 mg kg⁻¹ carbofuran could be degraded to an undetectable level within 25 days even if there were indigenous microbial competition and carbon sources effect. In sterile soil, the biodegradation rates of MP and carbofuran were faster, and the decline of the inoculated GEM cells was slower compared with that in non-sterile soil. The GEM constructed in this study was potential useful for pesticides bioremediation in natural environment.     

High-level expression and secretion of methyl parathion hydrolase in Bacillus subtilis WB800

The methyl parathion hydrolase (MPH)-encoding gene mpd was placed under the control of the P43 promoter and Bacillus subtilis nprB signal peptide-encoding sequence. High-level expression and secretion of mature, authentic, and stable MPH were achieved using the protease-deficient strain B. subtilis WB800 as the host.     

Expression, purification, and characterization of a novel methyl parathion hydrolase

The mpd gene coding for a novel methyl parathion hydrolase (MPH) was previously reported and its putative open reading frame was also identified. To further confirm its coding region, the intact region encoding MPH was obtained by PCR and expressed in Escherichia coli as a hexa-His C-terminal fusion protein. The fusion protein was purified to homogeneity by metal-affinity chromatography. The enzyme activity and zymogram assay showed that the fusion protein was functional in degrading methyl parathion. The amino terminal sequencing of the purified recombinant MPH indicated that a signal peptide of the first 35 amino acids was cleaved from its precursor to form active MPH. A rat polyclonal antiserum was raised against the purified mature fusion protein. The results of Western blot and zymogram demonstrated that mature MPH in native Plesiomonas sp. strain M6 was also processed from its precursor by cleavage of a putative signal peptide at the amino terminus. The production of active MPH in E. coli was greatly improved after the coding region for the signal peptide was deleted. HPLC gel filtration of the purified mature recombinant MPH revealed that the MPH was a monomer.     

Cloning of mpd gene from a chlorpyrifos-degrading bacterium and use of this strain in bioremediation of contaminated soil

An effective chlorpyrifos-degrading bacterium (named strain YC-1) was isolated from the sludge of the wastewater treating system of an organophosphorus pesticides manufacturer. Based on the results of phenotypic features, phylogenetic similarity of 16S rRNA gene sequences and BIOLOG test, strain YC-1 was identified as the genus Stenotrophomonas. The isolate utilized chlorpyrifos as the sole source of carbon and phosphorus for its growth and hydrolyzed chlorpyrifos to 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol. Parathion, methyl parathion, and fenitrothion also could be degraded by strain YC-1 when provided as the sole source of carbon and phosphorus. The gene encoding the organophosphorus hydrolase was cloned using a PCR cloning strategy based on the known methyl parathion degrading (mpd) gene of Plesiomonas sp. M6. Sequence blast result indicated this gene has 99% similar to mpd. The inoculation of strain YC-1 (10(6) cells g(-1)) to soil treated with 100 mg kg(-1) chlorpyrifos resulted in a higher degradation rate than in noninoculated soils. Theses results highlight the potential of this bacterium to be used in the cleanup of contaminated pesticide waste in the environment.     

多功能农药降解基因工程菌株m-CDS-1环境释放安全评价

[目的]为了评价多功能农药降解基因工程菌株m-CDS-1的环境释放中间试验水平的安全性.[方法]通过农药检测、平板计数、Most probable number-PCR(MPN-PCR)和Denaturing Gradient GelElectrophoresis(DGGE)等方法在江苏大丰进行了工程菌株m-CDS-1田间降解农药效果、定殖动态和对土壤微生物群落结构影响的研究.[结果]投加1.01×107CFU/g干土的工程菌株m-CDS-1在30 d时均能完全降解10.71 mg/kg的甲基对硫磷和1.29 mg/kg的呋喃丹.平板计数表明工程菌株m-CDS-1在土壤中快速下降;MPN-PCR检测结果显示,在4 d,15 d和30 d时,0～10 cm混合土壤中该工程菌株的数目分别为2.15±0.98×106CFU/g干土,3.70±4.66×106 CFU/g干土和检测不出.工程菌株m-CDS-1的投加不会对土壤可培养三大微生物菌群数量产生显著影响;基于细菌16S rDNA V3区的DGGE分析结果表明,施加农药对细菌菌落结构有显著影响,4 d,11 d,30 d时农药施用区与空白对照区的图谱相似性分别为17.16%,49.81%和75.01%,但到60 d时的相似性为98.62%.工程菌株m-CDS-1释放在前期对细菌群落结构有一定影响,4 d,11 d和30 d工程菌株释放区相对于空白的相似性分别为49.57%,38.30%和83.30%.在60 d时,空白、施药和施菌小区的图谱相似性都在90%以上.[结论]工程菌株m-CDS-1不仅可同时高效降解甲基对硫磷和呋喃丹,仍保持了实验室内的原有特性,而且不会成为优势菌群长期在土壤环境中存在,也不会对土壤微生物群落结构造成长期影响.     

多功能降解菌Pseudomonas putida KT2440-DOP的构建与降解特性研究

三唑磷水解酶基因为研究发现的一个新的广谱有机磷水解酶基因,通过PCR从有机磷降解菌株Ochrobactrumsp.mp-4总DNA扩增了tpd,将tpd定向克隆到pBBRMCS-5载体上,构建重组质粒pTPD,在辅助质粒pRK2013的帮助下,通过三亲接合将pTPD转移到模式菌株Pseudomonas putidaKT2440中,获得的工程菌PseudomonasputidaKT2440-DOP可以降解多种有机磷农药及芳香烃化合物;KT2440-DOP的有机磷水解酶活较出发菌株MP-4提高了一倍左右,且遗传性状稳定。     

利用短短小芽孢杆菌启动子和信号肽编码序列构建穿梭分泌表达载体

以短短小芽孢杆菌B15的总DNA为模板,利用PCR技术克隆到其细胞壁蛋白基因串联启动子和信号肽编码序列,测序分析后提交GenBank,登录号为AY956423。重新设计引物扩增该片段并在PCR产物两侧引入BamHⅠ和PstⅠ酶切位点,将PCR产物双酶切后克隆至穿梭载体pP43NMK的相应位点构建分泌表达载体pP15MK,插入片段置于该载体中mpd基因的上游,并使信号肽编码序列与去除了自身信号肽编码序列的mpd基因阅读框恰好融合。将pP15MK导入枯草杆菌构建表达菌株1A751(pP15MK),在短短小芽孢杆菌启动子和信号肽元件的带动下,mpd基因能够在表达菌株的对数生长期和稳定期持续性高效分泌表达,表达产物结合在细胞膜上;发酵液在48h酶活达到最高值7.79U/mL,是出发菌株邻单胞菌M6表达量的8.1倍。     

Simultaneous degradation of organophosphate and organochlorine pesticides by Sphingobium japonicum UT26 with surface-displayed organophosphorus hydrolase

A genetically engineered microorganism (GEM) capable of simultaneously degrading organophosphate and organochlorine pesticides was constructed for the first time by display of organophosphorus hydrolase (OPH) on the cell surface of a hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)-degrading Sphingobium japonicum UT26. The GEM could potentially be used for removing the two classes of pesticides that may be present in mixtures at contaminated sites. A surface anchor system derived from the truncated ice nucleation protein (INPNC) from Pseudomonas syringae was used to target OPH onto the cell surface of UT26, reducing the potential substrate uptake limitation. The surface localization of INPNC–OPH fusion was verified by cell fractionation, western blot, proteinase accessibility, and immunofluorescence microscopy. Furthermore, the functionality of the surface-exposed OPH was demonstrated by OPH activity assays. Surface display of INPNC–OPH fusion (82 kDa) neither inhibited cell growth nor affected cell viability. The engineered UT26 could degrade parathion as well as γ-HCH rapidly in minimal salt medium. The removal of parathion and γ-HCH by engineered UT26 in sterile and non-sterile soil was also studied. In both soil samples, a mixture of parathion (100 mg kg^?1) and γ-HCH (10 mg kg^?1) could be degraded completely within 15 days. Soil treatment results indicated that the engineered UT26 is a promising multifunctional bacterium that could be used for the bioremediation of multiple pesticide-contaminated environments.