DKK1 eukaryotic expression plasmid and expression product identification

Genet Mol Res. 2015 Jun 11;14(2):6312-8. doi: 10.4238/2015.June.11.5.

Abstract

We constructed the human dickkopf 1 (DKK1) eukaryotic expression plasmid and expressed, purified, and identified its expression product. We extracted cancer cells from cervical cancer tissue, followed by extraction of mRNA. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction was conducted to obtain DKK1 gene fragments. Using these fragments, we prepared the recombinant plasmid pCMV-HA2/DKK1. The recombinant plasmid was restriction enzyme-digested and sequenced, and using liposome vectors, was transiently transfected into Free-Style 293-F cells (serum-free medium). DKK1 protein was detected by western blotting. The amplification product showed the expected size. Restriction enzyme digestion and sequence analysis showed that the recombinant plasmid was PCMV-HA2/DKK1. The expression product was verified properly by western blotting using an anti-DKKI antibody. The successful cloning of the DKKI gene and expression of DKKI protein will be useful for studying the biological activity of tumorigenesis.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinogenesis / genetics*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / genetics*
  • Eukaryota / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Humans
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / biosynthesis*
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis*
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics

Substances

  • DKK1 protein, human
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • RNA, Messenger