凡纳滨对虾溶菌酶基因在毕赤酵母中的分泌表达和活性检测

原核重组表达的凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)溶菌酶蛋白主要以包涵体形式存在, 经变性和复性处理后活性仍较差。研究将凡纳滨对虾溶菌酶基因(Lvlyz基因)克隆至毕赤酵母分泌型表达载体pPIC9K中, 电击转化毕赤酵母GS115细胞, 经组氨酸营养缺陷培养基筛选和PCR检测获得转化子。对其进行连续甲醇诱导表达, 利用SDS-PAGE和C端携带的6×His标签,对发酵液上清进行Western blot检测, 结果表明19.3 kD左右的条带即是重组表达的溶菌酶蛋白。用溶壁微球菌平板抑菌法鉴定表达产物具有较强的抑菌能力。研究首次利用毕赤酵母真核表达系统实现对虾溶菌酶基因的可溶性表达, 并且表达产物的活性良好。       

High yield secretion of the sweet-tasting protein lysozyme from the yeast Pichia pastoris

Hen egg lysozyme (HEL) is one of the sweet-tasting proteins. To understand why lysozyme is sweet, the enzyme was synthesized at high yields by a recombinant method. The mature HEL gene was cloned from a Taq polymerase-amplified PCR product into the Pichia pastoris expression and secretion vector pPIC6alpha. This expression vector contains both the Saccharomyces cerevisiae pre-pro alpha-mating factor secretion signal and the blasticidin resistance gene (bsd) for selection of transformants in bacteria and yeast. Expression of HEL was carried out in fermenter cultures. Culture supernatants were concentrated by ultrafiltration and purified by CM-ion exchange chromatography. Approximately 400 mgL-1 of recombinant HEL was obtained. The high yield of recombinant lysozyme enabled us to perform a sensory analysis in humans. The purified recombinant lysozyme elicited as a sweet taste sensation as does the lysozyme purified directly from egg white, and showed full lytic activity against cells of Micrococcus luteus. These results demonstrate that the P. pastoris expression system with the blasticidin S selection system is useful in producing recombinant sweet-tasting protein in active form at a high yield.     

Expression of a synthetic gene encoding canine milk lysozyme in Escherichia coli and characterization of the expressed protein.

A high-expression plasmid of the canine milk lysozyme, which belongs to the family of calcium-binding lysozymes, was constructed in order to study its physico-chemical properties. Because the cDNA sequence of the protein has not yet been determined, a 400 base-pair gene encoding canine milk lysozyme was first designed on the basis of the known amino acid sequence. The gene was constructed by an enzymatic assembly of 21 chemically synthesized oligonucleotides and inserted into an Escherichia coli expression vector by stepwise ligation. The expression plasmid thus constructed was transformed into BL21(DE3)/pLysS cells. The gene product accumulated as inclusion bodies in an insoluble fraction. Recombinant canine milk lysozyme was obtained by purification and refolding of the product and showed the same characteristics in terms of bacteriolytic activity and far- and near-UV circular dichroism spectra as the authentic protein. The NMR spectra of refolded lysozyme were also characteristic of a native globular protein. It was concluded that recombinant canine milk lysozyme was folded into the correct native structure. Moreover, the thermal unfolding profiles of the refolded recombinant lysozyme showed a stable equilibrium intermediate, indicating that the molten globule state of this protein was extraordinarily stable. This expression system of canine milk lysozyme will enable biophysical and structural studies of this protein to be extended.     

Targeted modification of the complete chicken lysozyme gene by poxvirus-mediated recombination.

We have developed a novel ex vivo system for the rapid one-step targeted modification of large eucaryotic DNA sequences. The highly recombinant environment resulting from infection of rabbit cornea cells with the Shope fibroma virus was exploited to mediate precise modifications of the complete chicken lysozyme gene domain (21.5 kb). Homologous recombination was designed to occur between target DNA (containing the complete lysozyme gene domain) maintained in a lambda bacteriophage vector and modified targeting DNA maintained in a plasmid. The targeting plasmids were designed to transfer exogenous sequences (for example, beta-galactosidase alpha-complement, green fluorescent protein, and hydrophobic tail coding sequences) to specific sites within the lysozyme gene domain. Cotransfection of the target phage and a targeting plasmid into Shope fibroma virus infected cells resulted in the poxvirus-mediated transfer of the modified sequences from plasmid to phage. Phage DNA (recombinant and nonrecombinant) was then harvested from the total cellular DNA by packaging into lambda phage particles and correct recombinants were identified. Four different gene-targeting pairings were carried out, and from 3% to 11% of the recovered phages were recombinant. Using this poxvirus-mediated targeting system, four different regions of the chicken lysozyme gene domain have been modified precisely by our research group overall with a variety of inserts (6-971 bp), deletions (584-3000 bp), and replacements. We have never failed to obtain the desired recombinant. Poxvirus-mediated recombination thus constitutes a routine, rapid, and remarkably efficient genetic engineering system for the precise modification of large eucaryotic gene domains when compared with traditional practices.     

Expression of natural antimicrobial human lysozyme in rice grains

In the present study, we explored the expression of human lysozyme in maturing rice grains. Particle bombardment-mediated transformation was utilized to deliver the codon-optimized structural gene for human lysozyme to the callus of rice cultivar Taipei 309. Lysozyme expression is controlled by the promoter and signal peptide sequence for rice storage protein Glutelin 1. A total of 33 fertile plants were regenerated from independent transformation events and 12 of them with significant expression levels of lysozyme were advanced to further generations. The transgenes were characterized by PCR and Southern blot analysis. Segregation analysis indicated a typical Mendelian 3: 1 inheritance, suggesting a single locus or closely linked loci of gene insertion. The expression levels of lysozyme reached 0.6% of the brown rice weight or 45% of soluble proteins. Seven transgenic breeding lines have been selected and followed over six generations. Lysozyme expression levels were maintained in all generations. Biochemical, biophysical and functional comparisons of native and recombinant human lysozyme revealed identical N-terminal sequence, molecular weight, pI and specific activity. Similar thermal and pH stability was observed for lysozyme from two sources. Furthermore, similar bactericidal activity was displayed towards a laboratory strain of E. coli. The possibility of improving medical and nutritional quality of infant formulas and baby foods with rice flour or rice extract containing recombinant human lysozyme is discussed.     

Expression of functional recombinant human lysozyme in transgenic rice cell culture

Using particle bombardment-mediated transformation, a codon-optimized synthetic gene for human lysozyme was introduced into the calli of rice (Oryza sativa) cultivar Taipei 309. The expression levels of recombinant human lysozyme in the transformed rice suspension cell culture approached approximately 4% of total soluble protein. Recombinant human lysozyme was purified to greater than 95% homogeneity using a two-step chromatography process. Amino acid sequencing verified that the N-terminus of the mature recombinant human lysozyme was identical to native human lysozyme. This indicates that the rice RAmy3D signal peptide was correctly cleaved off from the human lysozyme preprotein by endogenous rice signal peptidase. Recombinant human lysozyme was found to have the same molecular mass, isoelectric point and specific activity as native human lysozyme. The bactericidal activity of recombinant human lysozyme was determined by turbidimetric assay using Micrococcus lysodeikticus in 96-well microtiter plates. The bactericidal activity of lysozyme on Gram-negative bacteria was examined by adding purified lysozyme to mid-log phase cultures of E. coli strain JM109. In this study, significant bactericidal activity was observed after E.coli cells were exposed to recombinant human lysozyme for 60min. Both native and recombinant human lysozyme displayed the same thermostability and resistance to degradation by low pH. The potential for using rice-derived lysozyme as an antimicrobial food supplement, particularly for infant formula and baby foods, is discussed.     

抗菌肽Cecropin B-人溶菌酶融合蛋白表达载体的构建

目的是构建抗菌肽B(Cecropin B)和人溶菌酶(hLyso)的融合蛋白表达载体。从pUC118～hLyso上卸下人溶菌酶基因后,通过重叠区扩增法人工合成抗菌肽B基因,并将其融合到人溶菌酶基因的5’端。将抗菌肽B基因和人溶菌酶基因按正确的阅读框架定向克隆至大肠杆菌高效表达载体pET32a,终止子位于人溶菌酶基因的3’端。PCR鉴定及序列分析表明,所转化的BL21(DE3)菌落中含有插入Cecropin B-hLyso基因的重组质粒pET32a-CB-hLyso。     

动物源溶菌酶研究进展

动物源溶菌酶是一种动物体内广泛存在的酶类,它可以水解细菌细胞壁肽聚糖中的β-1,4糖苷键,具有消化分解细菌、抑制外源微生物生长、增强机体免疫力的作用.目前溶菌酶已被用作研究蛋白功能、性质以及分子进化的模型.首先介绍了溶菌酶及其分子的晶体结构,溶菌酶基因及其蛋白研究进展,其次介绍了动物源溶菌酶的功能,包括溶菌酶生物学功能和重组蛋白功能活性,重点介绍了溶菌酶基因在转基因工程中的应用研究,最后对动物源溶菌酶研究进行了展望.研究动物源溶菌酶对于基础科学,并应用其转变成现实生产力具有重要的指导意义.     

Expression of a bioactive recombinant human interleukin-11 in chicken HD11 cell line

To direct the synthesis and secretion of recombinant human interleukin-11 (rhIL-11) in chicken HD11 cells, a plasmid targeting the c-lysozyme gene has been constructed which contains the mature cytokine cDNA in frame with the lysozyme leader sequence. The upregulation of rhIL-11 mediated by LPS proves the knock-in of hIL-11 cDNA in the lysozyme gene. The bioactivity of the expressed protein is demonstrated and quantified with the hIL-11 dependent 7TD1 and B9 cell lines. The electrophoretic mobility, receptor binding properties and growth promoting effect of the chicken-derived cytokine are identical to those of a rhIL-11 expressed in Escherichia coli. These results describe the secretion of a biologically active rhIL-11 expressed by an avian cellular machinery.     

Cloning of lysozyme and lysostaphin genes of Staphylococcus aureus and their expression in Bacillus subtilis cells

The gene of microbial lysozyme (lyz) of S. aureus 118 and the gene of lysostaphin (lzf) of S. aureus RN 3239 were cloned and their expression in B. subtilis cells was shown. Lysozyme production in B. subtilis recombinant clone pLF14-Lyz, obtained as the result of cloning, was 2.5-fold greater than lysozyme production in S. aureus wild strain 118. Lysostaphin production in B. subtilis recombinant strain pLF14-Lzf which had inherited the cloned genes was approximately equal to lysostaphin production observed in S. aureus initial strain RN 3239. The production of lysozyme and lysostaphin in the cells of B. subtilis recombinant strains was observed at 30 degrees C and pH 5.5, while in S. aureus initial strains 118 and RN 3239 bacteria produced lysozyme and lysostaphin at 37 degrees C and pH 7.5 respectively.     

Cloning and expression of genes for lysozyme and a 20-kDal protein of colitis bacteriophage

BamHI fragments of colitis phage DNA were cloned in pBR322 DNA, and the recombinant clones carrying the lysozyme gene were identified by lysozyme activity. The inserted DNA was 1.2 kb long and when expressed in minicells it produced lysozyme and a 20-kDal protein. Colitis-phage-specific mRNAs which hybridized to the insert were 0.5 kb and 0.7 kb long and were translated into lysozyme and a 20-kDal protein, respectively, in a cell-free system derived from rice embryos. They were transcribed as monocistronic mRNAs using the internal promoters present on the inserted DNA.     

Molecular cloning and sequencing of lysozyme gene of bacteriophage SF6 ofBacillus subtilis

Digestion of bacteriophage SF6 (ofBacillus subtilis) DNA with restriction endonuclease Pst I generates seven fragments (A-G). These fragments were cloned in pBR322 DNA, and the recombinant clones carrying the lysozyme gene were identified by measuring lysozyme activity. The complete nucleotide sequence of 996 bp fragment D, containing lysozymze gene, was determined. One open reading frame was present at 13 bp, and the termination codons were present at 961 bp. The deduced amino acid sequence of the lysozyme gene was also determined.     

Identification of Pseudomonas bacteriophage PaP3 lysozyme

The complete genome of bacteriophage PaP3 was sequenced in a previous study by our laboratory; however, the PaP3 lysozyme gene could not be identified by homology search. In this study, based on bioinformatic analysis of its secondary structure, we have determined that the protein encoded by the p02 gene of PaP3 is likely to be a lysin. To confirm the function of the p02 gene, a recombinant expression plasmid was constructed by inserting the p02 gene into a pQE-31 plasmid; the recombinant construct was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli JM109. The lytic activity of the expressed, purified product was observed by gel diffusion assay. The result showed that the recombinant plasmid successfully expressed 6 × his-tagged p02 protein. The expressed product had a growth inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus but not on Pseudomonas aeruginosa or E. coli. However, it retained lytic activity against peptidoglycan from cell walls of P. aeruginosa and E. coli. Therefore, it is supposed that this lysozyme requires the help of holin or other punching proteins to exert lytic effects on live gram-negative bacteria. The results suggest that the p02 protein of PaP3 is a new member of the lysozyme family, which is not completely host-specific and might serve as an anti-staphylococcal agent.     

Expression, purification, and characterization of the recombinant calcium-binding equine lysozyme secreted by the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger: comparisons with the production of hen and human lysozymes.

Equine lysozyme (EqL) has been expressed from a synthetic gene and secreted from a heterologous host, the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger. By including 100 mM Ca2+ in the growth medium, secreted yields of more than 50 mg/liter could be achieved using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) complete medium. In a soya medium yields of up to 150 mg/liter were achieved. The production of recombinant human lysozyme (HuL) from A. niger with yields of over 40 mg/liter was also achieved using PVP medium. Addition of Ca2+ to the growth medium reduced the yield of both HuL and hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL). Sequence differences between the three lysozymes, EqL, HuL, and HEWL, resulted in different susceptibilities to cleavage by A. niger proteases. An improved procedure for the purification of EqL and HuL from A. niger allowed separation of the proteins from pigments produced by the fungus. Detailed spectroscopic analysis, including 2D 1H NMR, for recombinant EqL and recombinant HuL confirm that both proteins possess their native structure and are purified to homogeneity.     

The effect of phage T7 lysozyme on the production of biologically active porcine somatotropin in Escherichia coli from a gene transcribed by T7 RNA polymerase

We have analyzed the inducible synthesis of recombinant porcine somatotropin (rPST) from the phage T7 gene 10 promotor on the vector pET3a [Rosenberg et al., Gene 56 (1987) 125-135]. Low-level synthesis of phage T7 lysozyme is crucial for high-level synthesis (40%) of rPST, which is greatly reduced if T7 lysozyme synthesis is absent or too high. The synthesis of rPST mRNA is optimized in those constructs coding for low levels of T7 lysozyme, with a reduction in mRNA levels in constructs coding for higher levels of T7 lysozyme or no lysozyme. The rPST can be readily purified following a single chromatographic step and is biologically active as determined by the tibia test following administration to hypophysectomized rats.     

七鳃鳗g型溶菌酶的分子特征和抗菌活性

溶菌酶是先天免疫系统中对抗细菌病原体感染的一种关键蛋白．本研究从七鳃鳗中克隆g型溶菌酶基因. 其酶基因cDNA为701 bp（GenBank 序列号KP204854）,开放阅读框为555 bp,编码由184个氨基酸组成的多肽,理论分子质量为20.24 kD,等电点为5.48,含有1个半胱氨酸残基,无信号肽．实时荧光定量PCR分析表明,七鳃鳗g型溶菌酶基因在各组织中广泛表达,其中在肠中表达量最高．脂多糖（LPS）体内刺激七鳃鳗后发现,溶菌酶在口腔腺和头肾表达量显著升高．以溶壁微球菌和哈维弧菌为底物检测重组g型溶菌酶的活性时,均表现出抗菌活性,最适pH为7.5,最适温度为35℃．扫描电镜分析表明,重组酶能够使溶壁微球菌破裂．以上结果均表明,g型溶菌酶在七鳃鳗的先天免疫系统防御病菌感染中起到重要作用．     

Acidification slows the transport but does not influence the polarity of secretion of gp80 in the polarized epithelial cell MDCK.

Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells stably transfected with a recombinant chicken lysozyme gene were used to examine the effect of cytoplasmic acidification on the secretion of the endogenous gp80 glycoprotein complex and lysozyme. The effect was examined by pulse-chase and immunofluorescence analysis. If filter-grown monolayers were incubated at pH 5.8 the secretion of gp80 was retarded, and the transport of lysozyme was completely inhibited. The immunofluorescence analysis revealed an enrichment of both proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum. The transport block was reversible for both proteins upon transferring the filter-grown monolayer back into medium at pH 7.4.