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<h1>Usage and Biology</h1>
 
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<em> Pseudogymnoascus destructans </em> is a fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease lethal to bats. Via BLAST searching, we found a repeated DNA sequence unique to <em> P. destructans </em> to use as a target for homologous recombination in our WNS ADP1-based biosensor. This rescue cassette allows for the removal of <i>tdk/kan</i> after the integration of the <i>P. destructans</i> Integration Cassette [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342029 (BBa_4342029)]. This part is classified as a <b>Rescue</b> Cassette in our collection (BBa_K4342000-BBa_K4334033),
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<em> Pseudogymnoascus destructans </em> is a fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease lethal to bats [1]. Via BLAST searching, we found a repeated DNA sequence unique to <em> P. destructans </em> to use as a target for homologous recombination in our WNS ADP1-based biosensor. This rescue cassette allows for the removal of <i>tdk/kan</i> after the construction of the <i>P. destructans</i> Integration Cassette [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342029 (BBa_4342029)]. This part is classified as a <b>Rescue</b> Cassette in our collection (BBa_K4342000-BBa_K4334033).
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The tdk/kan cassette is a highly versatile sequence used for efficiently and effectively engineering the Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 genome. The part contains the kanR and tdk genes which allow for the selection and counterselection of genetically engineered ADP1 cells. When this cassette is integrated into the ADP1 genome, the kanR gene confers resistance to kanamycin and the tdk gene is lethal to the cell when Azidothymidine is present (Metzgar et. al - 2004).
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The <em> CymR </em> repressor in <em> Acinetobacter baylyi </em> ADP1 codes for a repressor of the <em> CymR </em> YFP promoter. The repressor deactivates the <em> CymR </em> YFP promoter, which inhibits the expression of a YFP gene.  
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<h1>Design</h1>
 
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The <em> TEM-1 </em> detector rescue cassette is comprised of the 3128 base pairs. The composite part combines the acrB Upstream [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342009 (BBa_4342009)] + the <em> TEM-1 </em> broken gene [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342017 (BBa_4342017)] + the acrB Downstream [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342010 (BBa_4342010)] creating the TEM-1 detector rescue cassette (BBa_4342032). This composite part permits the selection of transformants through β-lactamase resistance.
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The <em> P. destructans </em> detector rescue cassette is comprised of the 2081 base pairs. The composite part combines the <em> P. destructans </em> Upstream [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342005 (BBa_4342005)] and the <em> P. destructans </em> Downstream [https://parts.igem.org/Part:BBa_K4342006 (BBa_4342006)]. This composite part permits the counterselection of transformants via plating with Azidothymidine.
  
 
<h1>References</h1>
 
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[1] Gomez, M. J., & Neyfakh, A. A. (2006). Genes involved in intrinsic antibiotic resistance of Acinetobacter baylyi. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 50(11), 3562-3567. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.00579-06
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[1] Hopkins, M.C., and Soileau, S.C. (2018) U.S. Geological Survey response to white-nose syndrome in bats: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2018–3020, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183020.
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[2] De Vries, J., Wackernagel, W. (1998). Detection of nptII (kanamycin resistance) genes in genomes of transgenic plants by marker-rescue transformation. Molecular and General Genetics, 257, 606-613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004380050688
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[3] Kong, K., Schneper, L., Mathee, K. (2010). Beta-lactam Antibiotics: From Antibiosis to Resistance and Bacteriology. APMIS, 118(1), 1-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0463.2009.02463.x
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<partinfo>BBa_K4342033 SequenceAndFeatures</partinfo>
 
<partinfo>BBa_K4342033 SequenceAndFeatures</partinfo>

Latest revision as of 02:53, 14 October 2022


P. destructans Rescue Cassette

Introduction

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The 2022 UT Austin iGEM Team’s Part Collection provides a number of DNA sequences and procedures for genetically engineering Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1. We were able to effectively engineer ADP1's genome using a two-step genetic engineering protocol. See the Engineering Page for more details on how we modified ADP1's genome. On this page, we explain how our part collection can be used alongside this two-step protocol to delete ADP1 genes, insert DNA sequences into any chromosomal location, and engineer an ADP1-based biosensor to detect any DNA sequence of interest.


We hope this part collection guides future iGEM teams in engineering ADP1 and utilizing ADP1’s flexibility to tackle any challenge in synthetic biology.



Categorization

For our parts collection, we categorize our parts into the following categories:

Upstream

An Upstream basic part is a DNA sequence directly upstream of a target gene. These basic parts are homology flanks that are used for ADP1 Genetic Engineering. Examples include the ACIAD2049 Upstream for P. destructans detector (BBa_4342003) and pbpG Upstream (BBa_4342011).


Downstream

A Downstream basic part is a DNA sequence directly downstream of a target gene. These basic parts are homology flanks that are used for ADP1 Genetic Engineering. Examples include ACIAD2049 Downstream for P. destructans detector (BBa_4342004) and pbpG Downstream (BBa_4342012).


Integration Cassettes

An "Integration" cassette is a composite part consisting of an "Upstream" basic part, the tdk/kan basic part (BBa_4342000), and a "Downstream" basic part. These parts are designed to use in the first transformation step in ADP1 Genetic Engineering. Examples include the ACIAD2049 Integration cassette (BBa_4342019) and the acrB Integration cassette (BBa_4342023).


Rescue Cassettes

"Rescue" cassette is a composite part consisting of an "Upstream" basic part, an optional genetic device, and a "Downstream" basic part. These parts are designed to use in the second transformation step in ADP1 Genetic Engineering. Examples include the ACIAD2049 Rescue cassette (BBa_4342020, Upstream + Downstream), the YFP Rescue cassette (BBa_4342030, Upstream + Genetic Device + Downstream), and the nptII Detector Rescue cassette (BBa_4342031, Upstream + Composite Part + Downstream).


Genetic Device

"Genetic Device" is a basic part that can be any DNA sequence to be integrated into ADP1. Examples include the CymR YFP (BBa_4342008) and the nptII Broken Gene (BBa_4342015).


We further categorize each part with a standardized Golden Gate Assembly (GGA) Type 1-8 Overhang [2]. Each type is ligated to a complementary type (ex. Type 2 can be ligated to Type 1 and Type 3). Moreover, some parts contain consecutive GGA Type numbers, such as Type 234. These DNA sequences start with a Type 2 Overhang and end with a Type 4 Overhang (ex. tdk/kan cassette (BBa_4342000).

Usage and Biology

Pseudogymnoascus destructans is a fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease lethal to bats [1]. Via BLAST searching, we found a repeated DNA sequence unique to P. destructans to use as a target for homologous recombination in our WNS ADP1-based biosensor. This rescue cassette allows for the removal of tdk/kan after the construction of the P. destructans Integration Cassette (BBa_4342029). This part is classified as a Rescue Cassette in our collection (BBa_K4342000-BBa_K4334033).

Design

The P. destructans detector rescue cassette is comprised of the 2081 base pairs. The composite part combines the P. destructans Upstream (BBa_4342005) and the P. destructans Downstream (BBa_4342006). This composite part permits the counterselection of transformants via plating with Azidothymidine.

References

[1] Hopkins, M.C., and Soileau, S.C. (2018) U.S. Geological Survey response to white-nose syndrome in bats: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2018–3020, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183020.


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
    Illegal PstI site found at 516
  • 12
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
    Illegal PstI site found at 516
  • 21
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
  • 23
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
    Illegal PstI site found at 516
  • 25
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal PstI site found at 516
  • 1000
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]