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A protein expression system for tandem affinity purification in Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri

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Author(s):
Giordanni C. Dantas [1] ; Paula M.M. Martins [2] ; Daniela A.B. Martins [3] ; Eleni Gomes [4] ; Henrique Ferreira [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Instituto de Biociências. Depto. de Bioquimica e Microbiologia - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Instituto de Biociências. Depto. de Bioquimica e Microbiologia - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Instituto de Química. Depto. de Bioquímica e Tecnologia Química - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Depto. de Biologia - Brasil
[5] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Instituto de Biociências. Depto. de Bioquimica e Microbiologia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Journal of Microbiology; v. 47, n. 2, p. 518-526, 2016-06-00.
Abstract

Abstract Citrus canker, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xac), is one of the most devastating diseases to affect citrus crops. There is no treatment for citrus canker; effective control against the spread of Xac is usually achieved by the elimination of affected plants along with that of asymptomatic neighbors. An in depth understanding of the pathogen is the keystone for understanding of the disease; to this effect we are committed to the development of strategies to ease the study of Xac. Genome sequencing and annotation of Xac revealed that ∼37% of the genome is composed of hypothetical ORFs. To start a systematic characterization of novel factors encoded by Xac, we constructed integrative-vectors for protein expression specific to this bacterium. The vectors allow for the production of TAP-tagged proteins in Xac under the regulation of the xylose promoter. In this study, we show that a TAP-expression vector, integrated into the amy locus of Xac, does not compromise its virulence. Furthermore, our results also demonstrate that the polypeptide TAP can be overproduced in Xac and purified from the soluble phase of cell extracts. Our results substantiate the use of our vectors for protein expression in Xac thus contributing a novel tool for the characterization of proteins and protein complexes generated by this bacterium in vivo. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/50367-8 - New environmental-friendly compounds to combat citrus canker
Grantee:Henrique Ferreira
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/19806-5 - Division site-selection in Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri: characterization of minCD
Grantee:Giordanni Cabral Dantas
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate