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Transposon mutagenesis in Proteus mirabilis.

R Belas1, D Erskine, D Flaherty

  • 1Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21202.

Journal of Bacteriology
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A new transposon mutagenesis technique using Tn5 on a suicide plasmid was developed for Proteus mirabilis. This method enables stable, random genetic mutations for studying bacterial processes like swarmer cell differentiation.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bacterial Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Transposon mutagenesis is a key tool for genetic analysis in bacteria.
  • Developing efficient and random mutagenesis methods is crucial for understanding bacterial genomes.
  • Proteus mirabilis presents unique challenges for genetic manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a Tn5 transposon mutagenesis technique for Proteus mirabilis.
  • To assess the frequency, randomness, and stability of Tn5 transposition in P. mirabilis.
  • To explore the application of this technique in studying bacterial differentiation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a suicide plasmid carrying the Tn5 transposon for conjugation into Proteus mirabilis.
  • Analyzed exconjugants for Tn5 insertion frequency and antibiotic resistance.
  • Performed DNA-DNA hybridization to confirm random transposon integration.
  • Assessed mutant stability under nonselective growth conditions.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a Tn5 transposition frequency of approximately 4.5 x 10^-6 per recipient cell.
  • Demonstrated stable inheritance of transposon-encoded antibiotic resistance.
  • Confirmed random Tn5 insertion across the Proteus chromosome, with no hot spots identified.
  • Observed plasmid-acquired ampicillin resistance in 35% of mutants due to Tn5 insertion into the plasmid.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Tn5 suicide plasmid system is effective for stable, random mutagenesis in Proteus mirabilis.
  • This technique provides a valuable tool for genetic studies, including swarmer cell differentiation.
  • The observed Tn5-plasmid cointegration offers insights into genetic element interactions.

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