Abstract
Bacillus subtilis 168 has been explored as a platform for the synthesis and transmission of large DNA. Two inherent DNA incorporation systems, natural transformation and pLS20-based conjugation transfer, enable rapid handling of target DNA. Both systems are affected by the Bsu restriction-modification system that recognizes and cleaves unmethylated XhoI sites, limiting the choice of target DNA. We constructed B. subtilis 168 with stable mutation for restriction-deficient and modification-proficient (r-m+). It was demonstrated that the r-m+ strains can incorporate and transfer synthesized DNA with multiple XhoI sites. These should be of value as hub strains to integrate and disseminate giant DNA between B. subtilis 168 derivatives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-236 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of biochemistry |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Bacillus subtilis
- DNA synthesis
- conjugation transfer
- genome engineering
- natural genetic transformation
- restriction-modification
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology