Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression assays are a convenient alternative to stable expression because they are simple,easy to perform,and achieve gene expression rapidly.This study investigated the factors affe...Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression assays are a convenient alternative to stable expression because they are simple,easy to perform,and achieve gene expression rapidly.This study investigated the factors affecting transient gene expression efficiency in citrus by observing the cryo-sectioning of leaf samples under a laser confocal microscope.These factors included the composition of the infiltration buffer,the Agrobacterium cell density,the leaf development stage,the incubation temperature,and plant genotype.The highest transient expression level of yellow fluorescent protein(YFP)was detected in Mexican lime(Citrus aurantifolia)on the third day after the intermediate-aged leaves were infiltrated with the improved infiltration buffer 1(15 mmol L^-1 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid,10 mmol L^-1 MgCl2,and 200μmol L^-1acetosyringone),which had an optical density of 0.8 and was incubated at 22°C.Additionally,this transient expression assay was applied to other citrus genotypes.Of note,trifoliate orange(Poncirus trifoliata)and kumquat(Fortunella obovate)had higher expression efficiency than other six genotypes of the Citrus genus.Our study provides research basis for the selection of optimization strategies in transient gene expression and improves the method for available genome investigation in citrus.展开更多
The number of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies used in clinical trials has recently increased dramatically, leading to the development of optimized downstream purification processes[1]. Staphylococcal protein A (SPA...The number of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies used in clinical trials has recently increased dramatically, leading to the development of optimized downstream purification processes[1]. Staphylococcal protein A (SPA), a cell-wall protein of Staphylococcus aureus, has been developed as a universal ligand for immunoglobulin G (IgG) purification because it binds specifically to the Fc portion of the IgG molecule of many mammals[2]. However, certain characteristics of SPA severely restrict the advancement of the antibody industry.展开更多
Human erythropoietin gene was ligated into the mammalian high efficiency expression vector pSV2 dhfr by standard procedures of filling in, trimming, ligation and transformation to construct a high efficiency expressi...Human erythropoietin gene was ligated into the mammalian high efficiency expression vector pSV2 dhfr by standard procedures of filling in, trimming, ligation and transformation to construct a high efficiency expression vector. After the expression vector pSEPO25 was transfected into CHO dhfr - cells, the cell line which could express high levels of EPO was successfully selected. The result lays the foundation for production of EPO by genetic biotechnology.展开更多
基金financed by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30900972, 31572111)the Special Found for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest, China (201203076-06)the Graduate Innovative Projects of Hunan Province, China (CX2013B290)
文摘Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression assays are a convenient alternative to stable expression because they are simple,easy to perform,and achieve gene expression rapidly.This study investigated the factors affecting transient gene expression efficiency in citrus by observing the cryo-sectioning of leaf samples under a laser confocal microscope.These factors included the composition of the infiltration buffer,the Agrobacterium cell density,the leaf development stage,the incubation temperature,and plant genotype.The highest transient expression level of yellow fluorescent protein(YFP)was detected in Mexican lime(Citrus aurantifolia)on the third day after the intermediate-aged leaves were infiltrated with the improved infiltration buffer 1(15 mmol L^-1 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid,10 mmol L^-1 MgCl2,and 200μmol L^-1acetosyringone),which had an optical density of 0.8 and was incubated at 22°C.Additionally,this transient expression assay was applied to other citrus genotypes.Of note,trifoliate orange(Poncirus trifoliata)and kumquat(Fortunella obovate)had higher expression efficiency than other six genotypes of the Citrus genus.Our study provides research basis for the selection of optimization strategies in transient gene expression and improves the method for available genome investigation in citrus.
基金supported by grants from the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(No.2012AA020304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31300643)the Innovation Fund for Postgraduate Students from the Simcere Pharmaceutical Company(No.02704051)
文摘The number of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies used in clinical trials has recently increased dramatically, leading to the development of optimized downstream purification processes[1]. Staphylococcal protein A (SPA), a cell-wall protein of Staphylococcus aureus, has been developed as a universal ligand for immunoglobulin G (IgG) purification because it binds specifically to the Fc portion of the IgG molecule of many mammals[2]. However, certain characteristics of SPA severely restrict the advancement of the antibody industry.
文摘Human erythropoietin gene was ligated into the mammalian high efficiency expression vector pSV2 dhfr by standard procedures of filling in, trimming, ligation and transformation to construct a high efficiency expression vector. After the expression vector pSEPO25 was transfected into CHO dhfr - cells, the cell line which could express high levels of EPO was successfully selected. The result lays the foundation for production of EPO by genetic biotechnology.