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===Usage and Biology===
 
===Usage and Biology===
 
This composite part is made up with eight basic parts, T7 Ribosome binding sites,the His-Sumo tag, three cutting sites of Prescission Protease, our target protein SPG-1 and T7 terminator. It encodes a protein which is SPG-1 fused with His-Sumo tag. The fusion protein is about 42.2kD. The fusion protein can be cut off at the cutting sites by Prescission Protease. It is convenient for us to purify our target protein.<br>
 
This composite part is made up with eight basic parts, T7 Ribosome binding sites,the His-Sumo tag, three cutting sites of Prescission Protease, our target protein SPG-1 and T7 terminator. It encodes a protein which is SPG-1 fused with His-Sumo tag. The fusion protein is about 42.2kD. The fusion protein can be cut off at the cutting sites by Prescission Protease. It is convenient for us to purify our target protein.<br>
 
 
===Molecular cloning===
 
===Molecular cloning===
First, we used the vector pET-28bs to construct our expression plasmid. And then we converted the plasmid constructed to ''E. coli'' DH5α to expand the plasmid largely.<br>
+
First, we used the vector pET28b-Sumo to construct our expression plasmid. And then we converted the plasmid constructed to ''E. coli'' DH5α to expand the plasmid largely.<br>
 
<p style="text-align: center;">
 
<p style="text-align: center;">
 
   [[File:SPG-PCR.png]]<br>
 
   [[File:SPG-PCR.png]]<br>
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</p>
 
</p>
 
After verification, it was determined that the construction is successful. We converted the plasmid to ''E. coli'' BL21(DE3) for expression and purification.<br>
 
After verification, it was determined that the construction is successful. We converted the plasmid to ''E. coli'' BL21(DE3) for expression and purification.<br>
 +
 +
===Expression and purification===
 +
'''Pre-expression:'''<br>
 +
The bacteria were cultured in 5mL LB liquid medium with ampicillin(100 μg/mL final concentration) in 37℃ overnight.<br>
 +
'''Massive expressing:'''<br>
 +
After taking samples, we transfered them into 1L LB medium and add antibiotic to 100 μg/mL final concentration. Grow them up in 37°C shaking incubator. Grow until an OD 600 nm of 0.8 to 1.2 (roughly 3-4 hours). Induce the culture to express protein by adding 1 mM IPTG (isopropylthiogalactoside, MW 238 g/mol). Put the liter flasks in 16°C shaking incubator for 16h.<br>
 +
 +
'''Affinity Chromatography:'''<br>
 +
We used the Ni Agarose to purify the target protein. The Ni Agarose can combine specifically with the Ni-Sumo tag fused with target protein. <br>
 +
* First, wash the column with water for 10 minutes. Change to Ni-binding buffer for another 10 minutes and balance the Ni column.<br>
 +
* Second, add the protein solution to the column, let it flow naturally and bind to the column. <br>
 +
* Third, add Ni-Washing buffer several times and let it flow. Take 5ul of wash solution and test with Coomassie Brilliant Blue. Stop washing when it doesn’t turn blue.<br>
 +
* Forth, add Ni-Elution buffer several times. Check as above.<br>
 +
* Fifth, collect the eluted proteins for further operation. <br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:T--TJUSLS China--SPG Ni.png|300px|]]<br>
 +
 +
'''Figure 2.'''  The result of SDS-page.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
'''Anion exchange column:'''<br>
 +
According to the predicted pI of the protein and the pH of the ion-exchange column buffer, firstly select the appropriate ion exchange column (anion exchange column or cation exchange column). The pH of buffer should deviate from the isoelectric point of the protein. Since the isoelectric point of our protein is 9.42 in theory, we choose buffer pH of 7.4 and use anion exchange column for purification.
 +
The protein is concentrated with a 10KD concentration tube, and then the exchange buffer is used to exchange the protein to the ion-exchange liquid A. Finally, it is concentrated to less than 5ml by centrifuging at 4℃ and 3400rpm for 10 minutes in a high-speed centrifuge to remove insoluble substances and bubbles.
 +
Balance the selected column with liquid A. Through the AKTApure protein purification system, the samples are loaded to the column at a flow rate of 0.5ml/min, and continue washing for 5min. Gradually increase the content of liquid B in the column, change the salt concentration and then change the interaction between the sample and the column, and collect the corresponding eluent according to the position of the peak. Use SDS-PAGE to check the result.<br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
  [[File:T--TJUSLS China--SPG S.png|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 3.'''  The result of SDS-page of Hitrap S column.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
'''Gel filtration chromatography:'''<br>
 +
The collected protein samples are concentrated in a 10 KD concentrating tube at a speed of 3400 rpm and concentrated for a certain time until the sample volume is 500 μl. At the same time, the superdex 75 column is equilibrated with a buffer to balance 1.2 column volumes. The sample is then loaded and 1.5 cylinders are eluted isocratically with buffer. Determine the state of protein aggregation based on the peak position and collect protein samples based on the results of running the gel.<br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
  [[File:--File-T--TJUSLS China--SPG gel jiaotu+fengtu jpg--.png|300px]]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 4.'''  (a) The result of gel filtration used the superdex75 column with the AKTA system, which shows that the target protein is monomeric. (b) The result of SDS-PAGE. And the target protein is about 30.2kD.<br>
 +
 +
===Enzyme activity determination===
 +
We used CDC-1, a probe with a similar structure from the beta lactam ring and a luminescent group for enzyme activity measurements. For more information on the substrate CDC-1, please see our project introduction.<br>
 +
 +
'''Materials:'''<br>
 +
General 96-well plates (Black)<br>
 +
Infinite M1000 Pro Automatic Microplate Reader<br>
 +
Multi-channel adjustable pipette<br>
 +
Ultrasonic Cleaner<br>
 +
 +
'''Buffer:'''<br>
 +
100% DMSO<br>
 +
Fluorescent Probe(CDC-1)<br>
 +
Target Enzyme(beta-lactamase)<br>
 +
 +
====Determination of enzyme concentration====
 +
</p>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
[[File:SPG txjd.jpeg|300px|]][[File:--File-T--TJUSLS China--SPG enzyme 1--.jpeg|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 5.'''  The concentration of CDC-1 was fixed at 10.5 μM and the enzyme concentration was changed within a certain range, and the fluorescence value was measured with a function of reaction time. Left:First, we selected three gradient concentrations (with large intervals) for pre-experiment, and determined the gradient range of the formal experiment through the experimental results. Right:The appropriate enzyme concentration was selected for determination of the gradient, and the reaction curve of gradual rise was obtained.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:TJUSLS China--SPG EC80--.jpeg|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 6.'''  We took the emission fluorescence at 24.72nm as the maximum emission fluorescence, and took the logarithm value of different SPG enzyme concentrations to make the relationship curve between protein concentration and fluorescence emission rate. When the emittance of the system was 80%, the protein concentration was 21.80nM, that is, EC80 was 21.80nM.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
 +
====Determination of the buffer composition====
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:TJUSLS China--NDM 23 buffer.jpeg|600px]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 7.'''  Effect of different buffer condition on enzyme activity.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
According to the experimental results, we chose NaCl concentration of 35mM, ZnCl concentration of 25 micron and pH of 9.5.<br>
 +
 +
====Determination of substrate concentration====
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:TJUSLS China--SPG KM.png|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 8.'''  The relationship between the substrate concentration and the maximum initial rate was obtained by using the Lineweaver-Burk plot.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:T--TJUSLS China--NDM 23 Kcat.png|300px]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 9.'''  The relationship between the maximum fluorescence value and substrate concentration.
 +
</p>
 +
Calculate Km, Vm with the Lineweaver-Burk plot, because it fit better. Kcat values were calculated with the results of maximum fluorescence values at different substrate concentrations.<br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
    [[File:TJUSLS China--SPG Km Kcat3.png|500px]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 10.'''  The enzyme kinetic parameter of SPG.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
 +
===Establishment of SPG-1 inhibitor screening system===
 +
After the above determination of enzyme activity and the trial of concentration and buffer components, we determined the optimal conditions of NDM-23 enzyme activity and then established the screening system.<br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
[[File:T--TJUSLS China--SPG-1 screen system.png|600px|]]<br>
 +
  '''Figure11.''' Protein concentration and optimal buffer components and the inhibitor screening system of SPG-1.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
 +
===Effective inhibitors in vitro we founded===
 +
Above, we have established the SPG-1 high-throughput screening system, and then we used the microplate reader to conduct high-throughput screening to screen out nearly '''5''' inhibitors with significant inhibitory effect on NDM-23 from the drug library containing over '''4000''' small molecules.<br>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
[[File:T--TJUSLS China--SPG-1 inhibitor2.png|700px|]][[File:SPG1.png|700px|]]
 +
[[File:Amisulpride.png|700px|]]
 +
[[File:SPG4.png|700px|]]
 +
[[File:Anthralin.png|700px|]]
 +
 +
===Extracorporeal IC50===
 +
We tested the IC50 of two inhibitors.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
  [[File:TA SPG IC50.jpeg|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 12.'''  The IC50 of Tannic acid.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
  [[File:Punicalagin IC50.jpeg|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 13.'''  The IC50 of Punicalagin.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
 +
===Monitoring in living bacterial cells with antibiotics===
 +
After high-throughput screening, tannic acid was screened as the inhibitor of SPG-1. We have used the UV visible method to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. The results are as follows:
 +
<p style="text-align: center;">
 +
  [[File:SPG TA.jpeg|300px|]]<br>
 +
'''Figure 14.'''  Monitoring in living bacterial cells with antibiotics and Tannic acid.<br>
 +
</p>
 +
===Conclusion===
 +
In conclusion, SPG-1 protein was successfully expressed in this part. We measured enzyme activity, established the high-throughput screening system, successfully screened some effective inhibitors with CDC-1 probe and then verified one of them with live bacteria to determine the IC50 of the inhibitors in vivo. We found that the inhibitors can effectively inhibit the activity of the enzyme in vivo and prevent the hydrolysis of beta-lactam antibiotics by the enzyme. We are proud that our results have laid the foundation for further research.
 +
 +
===References===
 +
[1]The Soil Microbiota Harbors a Diversity of Carbapenem-Hydrolyzing β-Lactamases of Potential Clinical Relevance. Gudeta DD, Bortolaia V, Amos G, Wellington EM, Brandt KK, Poirel L, Nielsen JB, Westh H, Guardabassi L. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015 Oct 19;60(1):151-60.

Latest revision as of 12:22, 21 October 2019


RBS b+Linker h+His+Linker a+Sumo+Linker b+SPG-1+T7 terminator

This part consists of RBS, protein coding sequence(His+Linker a+Sumo+Linker b+SPG-1) and T7 terminator,and the biological module can be build into E.coli for protein expression. This part can be prefaced with promoters of different strengths and types to regulate expression function.

Sequence and Features


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
    Illegal EcoRI site found at 298
  • 12
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
    Illegal EcoRI site found at 298
    Illegal NheI site found at 75
    Illegal NheI site found at 1263
  • 21
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
    Illegal EcoRI site found at 298
    Illegal BglII site found at 187
    Illegal BamHI site found at 386
  • 23
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
    Illegal EcoRI site found at 298
  • 25
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal EcoRI site found at 298
  • 1000
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]


Usage and Biology

This composite part is made up with eight basic parts, T7 Ribosome binding sites,the His-Sumo tag, three cutting sites of Prescission Protease, our target protein SPG-1 and T7 terminator. It encodes a protein which is SPG-1 fused with His-Sumo tag. The fusion protein is about 42.2kD. The fusion protein can be cut off at the cutting sites by Prescission Protease. It is convenient for us to purify our target protein.

Molecular cloning

First, we used the vector pET28b-Sumo to construct our expression plasmid. And then we converted the plasmid constructed to E. coli DH5α to expand the plasmid largely.

SPG-PCR.png
Figure 1. a: The PCR result of SPG. b: The verification results by enzyme digestion.

After verification, it was determined that the construction is successful. We converted the plasmid to E. coli BL21(DE3) for expression and purification.

Expression and purification

Pre-expression:
The bacteria were cultured in 5mL LB liquid medium with ampicillin(100 μg/mL final concentration) in 37℃ overnight.
Massive expressing:
After taking samples, we transfered them into 1L LB medium and add antibiotic to 100 μg/mL final concentration. Grow them up in 37°C shaking incubator. Grow until an OD 600 nm of 0.8 to 1.2 (roughly 3-4 hours). Induce the culture to express protein by adding 1 mM IPTG (isopropylthiogalactoside, MW 238 g/mol). Put the liter flasks in 16°C shaking incubator for 16h.

Affinity Chromatography:
We used the Ni Agarose to purify the target protein. The Ni Agarose can combine specifically with the Ni-Sumo tag fused with target protein.

  • First, wash the column with water for 10 minutes. Change to Ni-binding buffer for another 10 minutes and balance the Ni column.
  • Second, add the protein solution to the column, let it flow naturally and bind to the column.
  • Third, add Ni-Washing buffer several times and let it flow. Take 5ul of wash solution and test with Coomassie Brilliant Blue. Stop washing when it doesn’t turn blue.
  • Forth, add Ni-Elution buffer several times. Check as above.
  • Fifth, collect the eluted proteins for further operation.

T--TJUSLS China--SPG Ni.png
Figure 2. The result of SDS-page.

Anion exchange column:
According to the predicted pI of the protein and the pH of the ion-exchange column buffer, firstly select the appropriate ion exchange column (anion exchange column or cation exchange column). The pH of buffer should deviate from the isoelectric point of the protein. Since the isoelectric point of our protein is 9.42 in theory, we choose buffer pH of 7.4 and use anion exchange column for purification. The protein is concentrated with a 10KD concentration tube, and then the exchange buffer is used to exchange the protein to the ion-exchange liquid A. Finally, it is concentrated to less than 5ml by centrifuging at 4℃ and 3400rpm for 10 minutes in a high-speed centrifuge to remove insoluble substances and bubbles. Balance the selected column with liquid A. Through the AKTApure protein purification system, the samples are loaded to the column at a flow rate of 0.5ml/min, and continue washing for 5min. Gradually increase the content of liquid B in the column, change the salt concentration and then change the interaction between the sample and the column, and collect the corresponding eluent according to the position of the peak. Use SDS-PAGE to check the result.

T--TJUSLS China--SPG S.png
Figure 3. The result of SDS-page of Hitrap S column.

Gel filtration chromatography:
The collected protein samples are concentrated in a 10 KD concentrating tube at a speed of 3400 rpm and concentrated for a certain time until the sample volume is 500 μl. At the same time, the superdex 75 column is equilibrated with a buffer to balance 1.2 column volumes. The sample is then loaded and 1.5 cylinders are eluted isocratically with buffer. Determine the state of protein aggregation based on the peak position and collect protein samples based on the results of running the gel.

--File-T--TJUSLS China--SPG gel jiaotu+fengtu jpg--.png]
Figure 4. (a) The result of gel filtration used the superdex75 column with the AKTA system, which shows that the target protein is monomeric. (b) The result of SDS-PAGE. And the target protein is about 30.2kD.

Enzyme activity determination

We used CDC-1, a probe with a similar structure from the beta lactam ring and a luminescent group for enzyme activity measurements. For more information on the substrate CDC-1, please see our project introduction.

Materials:
General 96-well plates (Black)
Infinite M1000 Pro Automatic Microplate Reader
Multi-channel adjustable pipette
Ultrasonic Cleaner

Buffer:
100% DMSO
Fluorescent Probe(CDC-1)
Target Enzyme(beta-lactamase)

Determination of enzyme concentration

SPG txjd.jpeg--File-T--TJUSLS China--SPG enzyme 1--.jpeg
Figure 5. The concentration of CDC-1 was fixed at 10.5 μM and the enzyme concentration was changed within a certain range, and the fluorescence value was measured with a function of reaction time. Left:First, we selected three gradient concentrations (with large intervals) for pre-experiment, and determined the gradient range of the formal experiment through the experimental results. Right:The appropriate enzyme concentration was selected for determination of the gradient, and the reaction curve of gradual rise was obtained.

TJUSLS China--SPG EC80--.jpeg
Figure 6. We took the emission fluorescence at 24.72nm as the maximum emission fluorescence, and took the logarithm value of different SPG enzyme concentrations to make the relationship curve between protein concentration and fluorescence emission rate. When the emittance of the system was 80%, the protein concentration was 21.80nM, that is, EC80 was 21.80nM.

Determination of the buffer composition

TJUSLS China--NDM 23 buffer.jpeg
Figure 7. Effect of different buffer condition on enzyme activity.

According to the experimental results, we chose NaCl concentration of 35mM, ZnCl concentration of 25 micron and pH of 9.5.

Determination of substrate concentration

TJUSLS China--SPG KM.png
Figure 8. The relationship between the substrate concentration and the maximum initial rate was obtained by using the Lineweaver-Burk plot.

T--TJUSLS China--NDM 23 Kcat.png
Figure 9. The relationship between the maximum fluorescence value and substrate concentration.

Calculate Km, Vm with the Lineweaver-Burk plot, because it fit better. Kcat values were calculated with the results of maximum fluorescence values at different substrate concentrations.

TJUSLS China--SPG Km Kcat3.png
Figure 10. The enzyme kinetic parameter of SPG.

Establishment of SPG-1 inhibitor screening system

After the above determination of enzyme activity and the trial of concentration and buffer components, we determined the optimal conditions of NDM-23 enzyme activity and then established the screening system.

T--TJUSLS China--SPG-1 screen system.png
Figure11. Protein concentration and optimal buffer components and the inhibitor screening system of SPG-1.

Effective inhibitors in vitro we founded

Above, we have established the SPG-1 high-throughput screening system, and then we used the microplate reader to conduct high-throughput screening to screen out nearly 5 inhibitors with significant inhibitory effect on NDM-23 from the drug library containing over 4000 small molecules.

T--TJUSLS China--SPG-1 inhibitor2.pngSPG1.png Amisulpride.png SPG4.png Anthralin.png

Extracorporeal IC50

We tested the IC50 of two inhibitors.

TA SPG IC50.jpeg
Figure 12. The IC50 of Tannic acid.

Punicalagin IC50.jpeg
Figure 13. The IC50 of Punicalagin.

Monitoring in living bacterial cells with antibiotics

After high-throughput screening, tannic acid was screened as the inhibitor of SPG-1. We have used the UV visible method to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. The results are as follows:

SPG TA.jpeg
Figure 14. Monitoring in living bacterial cells with antibiotics and Tannic acid.

Conclusion

In conclusion, SPG-1 protein was successfully expressed in this part. We measured enzyme activity, established the high-throughput screening system, successfully screened some effective inhibitors with CDC-1 probe and then verified one of them with live bacteria to determine the IC50 of the inhibitors in vivo. We found that the inhibitors can effectively inhibit the activity of the enzyme in vivo and prevent the hydrolysis of beta-lactam antibiotics by the enzyme. We are proud that our results have laid the foundation for further research.

References

[1]The Soil Microbiota Harbors a Diversity of Carbapenem-Hydrolyzing β-Lactamases of Potential Clinical Relevance. Gudeta DD, Bortolaia V, Amos G, Wellington EM, Brandt KK, Poirel L, Nielsen JB, Westh H, Guardabassi L. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015 Oct 19;60(1):151-60.