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Routes to active proteins from transformed microorganisms.

J Buchner1, R Rudolph

  • 1Institut für Biophysik and Biochemie, Universität Regensburg, Germany.

Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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Recombinant protein production in microbes can yield active or insoluble proteins. Molecular chaperones may help proteins fold correctly within host cells, improving yields.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Protein Engineering

Background:

  • Over-expression of recombinant proteins in microbial systems often leads to the formation of insoluble aggregates known as inclusion bodies.
  • These inclusion bodies contain inactive protein, necessitating complex refolding procedures for potential therapeutic or industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore strategies for improving the production of active, soluble recombinant proteins in microbial hosts.
  • To investigate the potential of co-expressing molecular chaperones to enhance proper protein folding in vivo.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing microbial hosts for recombinant protein over-expression.
  • Analyzing the formation of soluble active protein versus insoluble inclusion bodies.
  • Evaluating the effects of co-expressed molecular chaperones on protein folding and solubility.

Main Results:

  • Recombinant protein production can result in either active soluble forms or inactive insoluble inclusion bodies.
  • Established in vitro refolding methods can reactivate proteins from inclusion bodies.
  • Co-expression of molecular chaperones shows potential for promoting correct in vivo protein structure formation.

Conclusions:

  • In vitro refolding is an effective strategy for recovering active protein from inclusion bodies.
  • Co-expression of molecular chaperones presents a promising in vivo approach to improve recombinant protein folding and solubility.
  • Further research into chaperone-assisted protein production could enhance the efficiency of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

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