Conjugation

Part:BBa_K1510816

Designed by: Kao Jung Chang   Group: iGEM14_NYMU-Taipei   (2014-10-07)

A Steptococcus Mutants adhesive complex.

A fusion of truncated INPNC anchor protein and C16, a Streptococcus Mutans quorum sensing pheromone, becomes a bridge between E.coli and Streptococcus Mutans. This double-unit complex may not only provide a higher targeting specificity but also allow us to improve several cell-cell interactions, such as biofilm degrading and cell-holing. And in our cases, the cell-cell binding between our E.coli and Streptococcus Mutans may help us co-culture into the pathogenic-biofilm. The biofilm has long been accused of the most troublesome concrete barrier to surpass in organisms. The physical feature of biofilm often nests several pathogens, and its polysaccharide structure may serve as a safe shelter, preventing us from ridding problems from the root. However, we are flipping the game this time. With the aid of K1510816, our E.coli can attach on the Streptococcus Mutans, and be co-cultured into biofilm, giving us the chance to challenge the unsolved oral-biofilm problem.

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
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 1036
  • 1000
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]


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