DNA

Part:BBa_K3904702

Designed by: Dominykas Špelveris   Group: iGEM21_Vilnius-Lithuania   (2021-09-30)


Albumin seq 2

Both aptamer lists were generated by our software, firstly EFBALite calculates kinetic energy of initial sequences to create a training dataset for deep learning model later it is employed to speed up computations which helps to iteratively discover new - better aptamers every sequence. Final batches of sequences were generated with 200 genetic algorithm iterations with a help of neural network soft TEA, in silico aptamers have shown high kinetic energy which indicates good affinity with target protein, in this case Albumin; second model that considered aptamers affine to EhPPDK and non-affine to Albumin have been able to identify 10 sequences with low kinetic energy to Albumin also medium-high to EhPPDK.

Introduction

AmeBye

Vilnius-Lithuania iGEM 2021 project AmeByelooks at amebiasis holistically and comprehensively, therefore target E. histolytica from several angles: prevention and diagnostics. Our team's preventive solution consists of probiotics engineered to produce naringenin - an antiprotozoal compound. Two strains of genetically modified microorganisms were chosen as the main chassis - world-renowned Lactobacillus casei BL23 (Lactobacillus paracasei) and Escherichia coli Nissle 1917. Furthermore, the team made specific gene deletions to enhance naringenin production and adapted a novel toxin-antitoxin system to prevent GMO spreads into the environment. The diagnostic part includes a rapid, point of care, user-friendly diagnostic test identifying extraintestinal amebiasis. The main components of this test are aptamers specific to the E. histolytica secreted proteins. These single-stranded DNA sequences fold into tertiary structures for particular fit with target proteins.


Test

This part was not tested for affinity against albumin. Further research is needed.


Sequence and Features


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
  • 12
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
  • 21
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
  • 23
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
  • 25
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
  • 1000
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]


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