A versatile and efficient gene-targeting system for Aspergillus nidulans.

Abstract:

:Aspergillus nidulans is an important experimental organism, and it is a model organism for the genus Aspergillus that includes serious pathogens as well as commercially important organisms. Gene targeting by homologous recombination during transformation is possible in A. nidulans, but the frequency of correct gene targeting is variable and often low. We have identified the A. nidulans homolog (nkuA) of the human KU70 gene that is essential for nonhomologous end joining of DNA in double-strand break repair. Deletion of nkuA (nkuA delta) greatly reduces the frequency of nonhomologous integration of transforming DNA fragments, leading to dramatically improved gene targeting. We have also developed heterologous markers that are selectable in A. nidulans but do not direct integration at any site in the A. nidulans genome. In combination, nkuA delta and the heterologous selectable markers make up a very efficient gene-targeting system. In experiments involving scores of genes, 90% or more of the transformants carried a single insertion of the transforming DNA at the correct site. The system works with linear and circular transforming molecules and it works for tagging genes with fluorescent moieties, replacing genes, and replacing promoters. This system is efficient enough to make genomewide gene-targeting projects feasible.

journal_name

Genetics

journal_title

Genetics

authors

Nayak T,Szewczyk E,Oakley CE,Osmani A,Ukil L,Murray SL,Hynes MJ,Osmani SA,Oakley BR

doi

10.1534/genetics.105.052563

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2006-03-01 00:00:00

pages

1557-66

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3

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0016-6731

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1943-2631

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genetics.105.052563

journal_volume

172

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