3α-羟类固醇脱氢酶基因的质粒载体构建和表达

目的 实现3α-羟类固醇脱氢酶基因在大肠埃希菌中的高可溶性表达.方法 从土壤中分离睾丸酮丛毛单胞菌,提取其基因组DNA,PCR扩增3α-羟类固醇脱氢酶(3α-HSD)基因,将它克隆到原核表达载体上进行诱导表达.提取细菌总蛋白进行SDS-PAGE分析并测定酶活性.结果 经核苷酸序列测定和酶切鉴定结果表明,成功地构建了重组质粒,IPTG诱导表达后,获得融合蛋白,SDS-PAGE初步测定目的蛋白的相对分子量约为29kDa,与预期理论值一致;酶活性测定结果表明菌体可溶性总蛋白HSD酶比活性为142.81 U/mg,是对照BL21的12.97倍.结论 该研究成功地构建了3α-羟类固醇脱氢酶基因高效原核表达系统,为利用基因工程手段大量制备3α-HSD的工作奠定了基础.     

Differentiation of typical and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli using colony immunoblot for detection of bundle‐forming pilus expression

Aims: The aim of study was to develop a colony immunoblot assay to differentiate typical from atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) by detection of bundle‐forming pilus (BFP) expression. Methods and Results: Anti‐BFP antiserum was raised in rabbits and its reactivity was confirmed by immunoelectron microscopy and by immunoblotting recognizing bundlin, the major pilus repeating subunit. The bacterial isolates tested in the colony immunoblot assay were grown in different media. Proteins from bacterial isolates were transferred to nitrocellulose membrane after treatment with phosphate buffer containing Triton X‐100, EDTA and sodium chloride salts. When 24 typical EPEC and 96 isolates including, 72 atypical EPEC, 13 Gram‐negative type IV‐expressing strains and 11 enterobacteriaceae were cultivated in Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium agar containing fetal bovine serum or in blood agar in the presence of CaCl₂, they showed a positivity of 92 and 83%, and specificity of 96 and 97%, respectively. Conclusion: The assay enables reliable identification of BFP‐expressing isolates and contributes to the differentiation of typical and atypical EPEC. Significance and Impact of the Study: The colony immunoblot for BFP detection developed in this study combines the simplicity of an immunoserological assay with the high efficiency of testing a large number of EPEC colonies.     

Fusion expression of mutated cecropin CMIV in E. coli

A cDNA coding mutated cecropin CMIV from Bombyx mori was synthesized according to its amino acid sequense using E .coli biased codons .The gene was cloned into the fusion expression vector pEZZ318 and was expressed in E .coli HB101.The fusion protein produced was purified by affinity chromatography to yield 26 mg/L fusion product .The anti-bacterial activities of recombinant cecropin CMIV were recovered after cleavage by chemical method.     

人成骨蛋白-1成熟肽基因在大肠杆菌中的克隆与表达

本实验报告了人成骨蛋白 - 1成熟肽基因在大肠杆菌中的克隆与高效表达。通过计算机软件分析 ,采用大肠杆菌偏爱密码子设计并分段合成了人成骨蛋白 - 1成熟肽编码基因片段。用 PCR技术扩增目的基因片段 ,先克隆到 p UC1 9载体上 ,测序正确后再将其克隆到 p BV2 2 0表达载体上 ,以DH5α为宿主菌 ,42℃ ,6 h诱导表达。经 SDS- PAGE鉴定分析 ,在约 1 6× 1 0 3处有一新的蛋白质条带 ,扫描分析表明 ,该条带占菌体总蛋白含量的 40 %左右。     

Isolation and selection of coliphages as potential biocontrol agents of enterohemorrhagic and Shiga toxin‐producing E. coli(EHEC and STEC) in cattle

Aims: To isolate, characterize and select phages as potential biocontrol agents of enterohemorrhagic and Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli (EHEC and STEC) in cattle. Methods and Results: Sixteen STEC and EHEC coliphages were isolated from bovine minced meat and stool samples and characterized with respect to their host range against STEC, EHEC and other Gram‐negative pathogens; their morphology by electron microscopy; the presence of the stx1, stx2 and cI genes by means of PCR; RAPD and rep‐PCR profiles; plaque formation; and acid resistance. Six isolates belonged to the Myoviridae and 10 to the Podoviridae families. The phages negative for stx and cI that formed large, well‐defined plaques were all isolated using EHEC O157:H7 as host. Among them, only CA911 was a myophage and, together with CA933P, had the broadest host range for STEC and EHEC; the latter phage also infected Shigella and Pseudomonas. Isolates CA911, MFA933P and MFA45D differed in particle morphology and amplification patterns by RAPD and rep‐PCR and showed the highest acidity tolerance. Conclusions: Myophage CA911 and podophages CA933P, MFA933P and MFA45D were chosen as the best candidates for biocontrol of STEC and EHEC in cattle. Significance and Impact of the Study: This work employs steps for a rational selection and characterization of bacteriophages as therapeutic agents. This report constitutes the first documentation of STEC and EHEC phages isolated in Argentina and proposes for the first time the use of rep‐PCR as a complement of RAPD on DNA fingerprinting of phages.     

The aerobiology of the environment around mechanically ventilated broiler sheds

Aim: To investigate the aerobiology of the environment around mechanically ventilated broiler sheds with the aim of understanding dispersion in the surrounding environment. Methods and Results: Aerosol samples were collected weekly on four different commercial broiler farms through the cycle of 55 days from 2005 to 2007. Samples were collected inside the shed and at varying distances from the sheds. Litter and dust from within the shed were also examined. Members of the genera Staphylococcus (and to a lesser extent Corynebacterium) dominated (10⁶ CFU m^?3) in the outside air at 20 m from the fan and were shown to decrease with distance. At distances of around 400 m, the levels of staphylococci/coryneforms returned to levels typical of those present before the placement of chickens. Escherichia coli levels were low (maximum 100 CFU m^?3) at 20 m. Fungi were present at uniform levels across the broiler cycle. Conclusions: Staphylococci are the dominant organisms present in the air around mechanically ventilated broiler sheds and have the potential to act as an airborne ‘marker organism’. Significant Impact of the Study: The outcomes of this study suggest that the impact of aerosols emitted from broiler sheds could be monitored and managed by examining the levels of staphylococci/coryneforms.     

重组人载脂蛋白AI米兰突变体在大肠杆菌中的高表达

用RT-PCR法从人肝总RNA库中克隆出人载脂蛋白Al的cDNA序列,再通过重叠PCR将载脂蛋白AI的第179位精氨酸密码子突变成半胱氨酸密码子,即载胎蛋白AI米兰突变体基因。将此目的基因克隆至表达载体pQE30,重组质粒转化JMl09宿主菌,经表达试验筛选出高表达克隆;工程菌经诱导后表达出含6个氨基酸前肽的载脂蛋白AI米兰突变体。表达产物主要以可溶形式存在,但也有部分为包涵体。     

人源CPP32基因的表达及其对大肠杆菌生长抑制作用的研究

将人源ＣＰＰ３２基因分别克隆到载体ｐＢＶ３２１和ｐＥＸ３１Ｂ中,得到ｐＢＶ３２１／ＣＰＰ和ｐＥＸ３１Ｂ／ＣＰＰ两种重组质粒。将它们分别转化到大肠杆菌中的结果显示,诱导真核细胞程序性死亡的ＣＰＰ３２基因对大肠杆菌的生长也有明显的抑制作用。ＮｏｒｔｈｅｒｎＢｌｏｔ显示ＣＰＰ３２基因在转录水平上得到了表达。这表明人源ＣＰＰ３２功能上的保守性     

AA12(LG21)可溶性表达研究及抗体制备

用PCR技术从AA22基因上扩增出LG21(100—498bp)片段,并克隆到原核表达载体pET—28a( )上;转化大肠杆菌B121(DE3),进行诱导表达研究,使其在大肠杆菌中能够可溶性表达,优化表达条件获得表达量比较高的LG21蛋白;用镍离子螯和柱(Ni—NTA)纯化LG21蛋白,获得纯度较高的蛋白。用纯蛋白免疫小鼠制备多克隆抗体,ELISA结果显示效价可达到1：163 840;Westem结果表明该抗体可以与LG21蛋白特异结合;为进行免疫共沉淀实验,验证Chkl蛋白与AAl2蛋白在体内的相互作用奠定了基础。     

The expression of an R3 lipopolysaccharide-core by pathotypes of Escherichia coli

AIMS: To investigate the incidence of an R3 lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-core amplicon in a range of pathotypes of Escherichia coli, including Verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC), enteroaggregative E. coli (EAggEC) and enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC). METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 100 strains of E. coli belonging to a range of pathotypes, including 41 strains of VTEC, were screened for the genes encoding the R3 LPS-core using PCR. Fifty-four per cent produced an amplicon with the R3 primer set. Of the 41 VTEC, 66% had an R3 LPS-core with a PCR product being observed with all strains belonging to serotypes O26:H11, O111ac:H- and O145:H25. However, 46% of enteroaggregative E. coli and 50% of enteropathogenic E. coli were also shown to have an R3 LPS-core structure. CONCLUSIONS: Strains with an R3 LPS-core are widely distributed within the species E. coli. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Strains of E. coli with an R3 LPS-core structure appear not to be associated with a specific pathotype.     

Luciferase cDNA from Japanese firefly,Luciola cruciata: Cloning,structure and expression in Escherichia coli

We have cloned the cDNA for luciferase from lantern poly(A)⁺ RNA of a Japanese firefly, Luciola cruciata (Genji botaru in Japanese). This cDNA directed the synthesis of enzymatically active luciferase under the control of the lac promoter in Escherichia coli. The amino acid sequence predicted from the cDNA sequence shows that Genji firefly luciferase consists of 548 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 60,024. Considerable sequence homology was found upon the comparison of the Genji and North American firefly luciferases.