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  • Synthetic Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Systems Biology

Background:

  • Mesoplasma florum is a near-minimal bacterium with potential for systems biology and synthetic biology applications.
  • Limited genetic engineering tools have hindered understanding and modification of M. florum's genome.
  • M. florum's rapid growth, non-pathogenic nature, and small genome make it an ideal chassis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the first artificial plasmids capable of replication in M. florum.
  • To establish efficient transformation methods for M. florum.
  • To enable genetic engineering of M. florum for synthetic biology applications.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of M. florum's susceptibility to common antibiotics.
  • Construction and testing of artificial plasmids using M. florum's origin of replication (oriC) regions.
  • Development of polyethylene glycol-mediated transformation, electroporation, and conjugation methods.

Main Results:

  • Plasmids containing specific M. florum oriC regions (rpmH-dnaA and dnaA-dnaN) achieved transformation frequencies of ~4.1 × 10^-6 and were stably maintained.
  • Alternative transformation methods (electroporation, conjugation) yielded frequencies up to 7.87 × 10^-6 and 8.44 × 10^-7 transformants per viable cell.
  • Functional antibiotic resistance genes (tetracycline, puromycin, spectinomycin/streptomycin) were demonstrated in M. florum.

Conclusions:

  • The developed artificial plasmids and transformation methods are the first for M. florum.
  • These genetic tools are crucial for advancing M. florum as a minimal cellular chassis in synthetic biology.
  • This work provides a strong foundation for future genome engineering efforts in M. florum.