[Cloning and expression of Buthus martensii Karsch scorpion toxin gene (BmK IT3) in Escherichia coli]

Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao. 2002 Jan;18(1):106-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

According to the reported sequence of Buthus martensii Karsch scorpion toxin gene (BmK IT3), we synthesized two primers, which were complementary in a region. By the means of PCR, we got the gene. The gene was fused in expression vector pET-28a, which gave rise to a recombinant plasmid pET(IT3R). Then it was transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3). With IPTG induction, the gene was efficiently expressed. And the fusion product was soluble.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Gene Expression / drug effects
  • Isopropyl Thiogalactoside / pharmacology
  • Recombinant Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Recombinant Proteins / genetics
  • Scorpion Venoms / biosynthesis*
  • Scorpion Venoms / chemistry
  • Scorpion Venoms / genetics*
  • Scorpions / chemistry
  • Scorpions / genetics*

Substances

  • BmK IT(3) scorpion toxin
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Scorpion Venoms
  • Isopropyl Thiogalactoside