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P_blaZ Promoter controlling gene expression of blaZ in S. aureus

The P_blaZ promoter is a part used in the Beta-Lactam Biosensor project of [http://2017.igem.org/Team:TU_Dresden iGEM Team TU Dresden 2017 (EncaBcillus - It's a trap!)].

This part is a composite of the bla operon found in Staphylococcus aureus and constitutes the promoter regulating gene expression of the gene blaZ, coding for a beta-lactamase. If the microorganism is exposed to beta-lactam antibiotics, a receptor, named blaR1 [1], senses the compound and transducer a signal into the cytoplasm. Subsequently, the BlaI repressor Protein is degraded and frees the P_blaZ promoter. Following, the blaZ gene is transcribed and confers resistance to the antibiotic.

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Sites of restriction enzymes generating compatible overhangs are indicated by sharing one color. (EcoRI and PstI are marked in blue, NotI in green, XbaI and SpeI in red

Beta-Lactam Biosensor

In this subproject, we developed a functional and complete heterologous beta-lactam biosensor in Bacillus subtilis. By the time these specified cells sense a compound of the beta-lactam family, they will respond by producing a measurable luminescence signal. We further investigated the detection spectrum of the biosensor by testing different beta-lactam antibiotics from various subclasses. For increased control and easy handling of the biosensor strain during a potential field application, we demonstrate that the encapsulation of the cells into Peptidosomes is quite advantageous.

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