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We developed an inducible genetic code expansion (GCE) system to control noncanonical amino acid incorporation. This system minimizes adverse effects on host cells by allowing tunable expression of the orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA-synthetase/tRNA (RS/tRNA) pair.

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Synthetic Biology

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  • Genetic code expansion (GCE) enables site-specific incorporation of noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) into proteins.
  • This is achieved using an orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA-synthetase/tRNA (RS/tRNA) pair to insert ncAAs at amber stop codons.
  • High levels of orthogonal tRNA can negatively impact host cell function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an inducible GCE system for controlled ncAA incorporation.
  • To minimize adverse effects on host cells by regulating RS/tRNA expression.
  • To compare different inducible systems for GCE component control.

Main Methods:

  • Engineered an inducible GCE system using T-REx and Tet-On promoter systems.
  • Tested various promoters to control the expression of orthogonal tRNA and/or RS.
  • Evaluated the efficiency and control of GCE components under different inducible systems.

Main Results:

  • The T-REx system demonstrated simultaneous control over both tRNA and RS expression.
  • Different promoters were assessed for their efficacy in regulating GCE components.
  • The developed inducible system allows for tunable expression of GCE machinery.

Conclusions:

  • An inducible GCE system was successfully developed, offering precise control over ncAA incorporation.
  • The T-REx system is effective for simultaneous, inducible control of orthogonal RS and tRNA expression.
  • This inducible system mitigates host cell burden associated with constitutive high-level expression of GCE components.