Abstract:
:The MspI restriction-modification system, which recognizes the sequence 5'-CCGG-3', has been previously cloned and sequenced (1). We subcloned the methyltransferase gene (M.MspI) downstream of the ptac promoter in the multicopy vector pUC119 and overexpressed it in E. coli. Upon induction with IPTG, M.MspI constitutes more than 10% of cellular protein. A scheme has been devised to purify large amounts of biologically active M.MspI to apparent homogeneity from these overexpressing E. coli cells. Approximately 0.8 mg of pure M.MspI per gram of cells (wet weight) can be obtained. The apparent molecular weight of M.MspI is 49 kD, by SDS gel electrophoresis and 48-54 kD by gel filtration. At low concentrations (less than 0.4 mg/ml), the methyltransferase is a monomer in solution but at higher concentrations (greater than 3.0 mg/ml) it exists predominantly as a dimer. Polyclonal antibodies raised against M.MspI cross-react with the DNA-methyltransferases of several other restriction-modification systems.
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Nucleic Acids Resjournal_title
Nucleic acids researchauthors
Dubey AK,Mollet B,Roberts RJdoi
10.1093/nar/20.7.1579keywords:
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1992-04-11 00:00:00pages
1579-85issue
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0305-1048issn
1362-4962journal_volume
20pub_type
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