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Optimized electroporation for efficient evaluation of genetic elements in Dichomitus squalens
Jing Li1, Jie Wu1, Dongrui You2
1Chongqing Key Laboratory for Innovative Application of Genetic Technology, College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing, 400715, China.
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
|March 28, 2025
Summary
A new electroporation method simplifies genetic engineering in Dichomitus squalens, a fungus valuable for industrial enzymes. This faster technique improves strain development for biotechnology applications.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Mycology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Dichomitus squalens is a white-rot fungus with industrial enzyme potential.
- Existing genetic manipulation methods are complex and time-consuming.
- Efficient genetic tools are needed to harness D. squalens' biotechnological capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simpler and faster genetic transformation system for D. squalens.
- To optimize electroporation parameters for efficient transformation.
- To validate selectable markers and reporter genes for use with the new system.
Main Methods:
- Optimization of electroporation parameters for D. squalens.
- Transformation using an optimized electroporation protocol.
- Validation of Nourseothricin N-acetyl transferase as a selectable marker.
- Validation of NanoLuciferase as a bioluminescent reporter.
Main Results:
- An optimized electroporation system yielded 77 ± 11 transformants per μg of DNA.
- Successful validation of Nourseothricin N-acetyl transferase and NanoLuciferase.
- Demonstrated a simpler and more time-efficient transformation method compared to existing techniques.
Conclusions:
- Electroporation provides an efficient and streamlined method for genetic engineering in D. squalens.
- This system enhances flexibility for molecular studies and strain development.
- The optimized protocol facilitates research into D. squalens' enzymatic capabilities and industrial applications.
Keywords:
Dichomitus squalensElectroporationNanoLuciferase geneNourseothricin acetyltransferase geneZhongshengmycin
