Expression of a Malassezia Codon Optimized mCherry Fluorescent Protein in a Bicistronic Vector.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The use of fluorescent proteins allows a multitude of approaches from live imaging and fixed cells to labeling of whole organisms, making it a foundation of diverse experiments. Tagging a protein of interest or specific cell type allows visualization and studies of cell localization, cellular dynamics, physiology, and structural characteristics. In specific instances fluorescent fusion proteins may not be properly functional as a result of structural changes that hinder protein function, or when overexpressed may be cytotoxic and disrupt normal biological processes. In our study, we describe application of a bicistronic vector incorporating a Picornavirus 2A peptide sequence between a NAT antibiotic selection marker and mCherry. This allows expression of multiple genes from a single open reading frame and production of discrete protein products through a cleavage event within the 2A peptide. We demonstrate integration of this bicistronic vector into a model Malassezia species, the haploid strain M. furfur CBS 14141, with both active selection, high fluorescence, and proven proteolytic cleavage. Potential applications of this technology can include protein functional studies, Malassezia cellular localization, and co-expression of genes required for targeted mutagenesis.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Goh, JPZ; Ianiri, G; Heitman, J; Dawson, TL
Published Date
- 2020
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 10 /
Start / End Page
- 367 -
PubMed ID
- 32793513
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC7387403
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2235-2988
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3389/fcimb.2020.00367
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Switzerland