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FokI method of gene synthesis.

W Mandecki1, T J Bolling

  • 1Corporate Molecular Biology, Abott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064.

Gene
|August 15, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A novel method enables rapid gene synthesis using oligodeoxynucleotide-directed double-strand break repair. This technique allows efficient cloning of large DNA inserts into plasmids with high accuracy.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Gene synthesis is crucial for molecular biology research and biotechnology.
  • Existing methods can be time-consuming, costly, or have limitations in insert size and accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an accurate, fast, and simple method for synthesizing genes or DNA fragments.
  • To demonstrate the utility of oligodeoxynucleotide-directed double-strand break repair for cloning large DNA inserts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes oligodeoxynucleotide (oligo)-directed double-strand (ds) break repair for cloning inserts into plasmids.
  • Employs FokI restriction nuclease to create unique 4-nt-long 5'-protruding ends on linearized plasmid DNA.
  • Involves transformation of Escherichia coli with a mixture of insert-carrying oligos and linearized plasmid DNA.

Main Results:

  • Achieves efficient and directed simultaneous ligation of multiple restriction fragments to form a gene.
  • Demonstrates flexibility through modular-type assembly, not requiring restriction sites within the gene.
  • Reports a low sequence error rate of approximately one error per 4000 base pairs (bp) of DNA cloned.
  • Successfully synthesized a gene fragment encoding the N-terminal 143 amino acid residues of the human immunodeficiency virus transmembrane protein (p41).

Conclusions:

  • The presented method offers a significant advancement in gene synthesis technology.
  • The technique is accurate, fast, simple, and flexible, suitable for various DNA synthesis applications.
  • This approach simplifies the creation of custom DNA sequences, including complex genes.

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