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EFE genera

Part:BBa_K1065001

Designed by: Thomas Perli   Group: iGEM13_UNITN-Trento   (2013-06-20)
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AraC-pBAD + 2-oxoglutarate oxygenase/decarboxylase (EFE) + terminators

This is a composite part composed by an AraC-pBAD promoter (BBa_K731201) + 2-oxoglutarate oxygenase/decarboxylase (BBa_K1065000). This construct allowed us to characterize the Ethylene Forming Enzyme, inducing its expression using Arabinose at a concentration of 5 mM.

EFE characterization

In order to obtain a good characterization of the part, a set of experiments were done.

Effect of EFE on cell growth

Figure 1 Effect of EFE on cell growth. Cell density was measured at different time points to determine the effect of EFE expression. Cells were grown at 37 °C in LB until it was reached an OD of 0.6. The cells were then slitted in four samples of equal volume. Two samples were then induced with 5 mM Arabinose. Induced samples show a slowed growth rate, as espected (5mM arabinose is a strong induction that causes stress on cells). However, cell growth is not completely inhibited so EFE is not highly toxic

Ethylene detection through Micro Gas-Chromatography


Figure 2 Ethylene detection through Micro GC. Cells were grown until O.D.600 reached 0.5. The cells were then splitted in two samples of equal volume (3 ml) and putted into an ermetically closed vial with a pierceable septum. One of the two sample was induced with 5 mM Arabinose. The vials were then putted into the thermoshaker for 4 hours. After that, the vials were connected to a micro GC and a measure was taken. Looking at the chromatograms, we can easily note that induce sample showed a characteristic peak corresponding to Ethylene (panel A). On the other hand, the not induce sample didn't show that peak (panel B). Panel C: picture of the vial connected to the micro GC.

Kinetic assay for Ethylene production


Figure 3 Kinetic assay for Ethylene production. Cells were grown as described in figure 2 whith the only difference that a stirrer was also putted into the vial. This is due to the fact that the vial had to be connected to the micro GC and stirred at 37 °C for the entire duration of the experiment. A measure was taken every 45/60 mins for about 8 hours. As you can see, samples were induced at two differents O.D.600 and this had big effect on the amount of ethylene produced. However, seems that the Ethylene concentration in the air space reached saturation level after only two hours.

Sequence and Features


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
  • 12
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
  • 21
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
    Illegal BglII site found at 1530
    Illegal BamHI site found at 1144
  • 23
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
  • 25
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 1228
    Illegal AgeI site found at 979
    Illegal AgeI site found at 2281
  • 1000
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]
    Illegal SapI site found at 961


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