Bacterial PROTEIN EXPRESSION

  • codon optimization for bacterial expression and gene synthesis of DNA insert
  • generation of bacterial expression construct(s) in a selected or client-specified vector
  • transformation into an appropriate host and preparation of glycerol stocks
  • screening studies for the best-expressing protein variant
  • optimization of growth conditions (host, induction, media, temperature, additives) to drive either soluble or inclusion bodies expression
  • soluble vs. inclusion bodies expression assessment by SDS-PAGE/Coomassie or Western blot
  • bacterial paste scale up production
  • inclusion bodies wash and recovery
  • recombinant protein purification from soluble lysate fraction
  • recombinant protein purification from inclusion bodies by refolding