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Random mutagenesis by whole-plasmid PCR amplification

A Parikh1, F P Guengerich

  • 1Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.

Biotechniques
|April 4, 1998
PubMed
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This study introduces a PCR-based method for efficient random mutagenesis, creating diverse DNA libraries with minimal wild-type contamination. This technique aids in studying protein function and structure-function relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Random mutagenesis is crucial for studying DNA sequence permutations and protein function.
  • Current molecular cloning methods for random mutagenesis are inefficient and yield high wild-type background.
  • Investigating protein structure-function relationships requires effective methods for generating mutant libraries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient PCR-based method for random mutagenesis.
  • To generate libraries of randomized cDNA clones with significantly reduced wild-type background.
  • To provide a versatile tool for studying enzyme structure-function relationships and other applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized PCR amplification of entire plasmids with degenerate oligonucleotides for randomization.
  • Employed sequential treatment with DpnI, a specific restriction endonuclease, and T4 DNA ligase.
  • Incorporated high-efficiency electroporation for library generation.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated libraries with up to 12 randomized consecutive nucleotide residues.
  • Achieved very low background levels of non-mutagenized wild-type template.
  • Demonstrated the efficacy of the PCR-based random mutagenesis technique.

Conclusions:

  • The developed PCR-based method offers an efficient and low-background approach for random mutagenesis.
  • This technique is valuable for creating diverse mutant libraries for protein functional studies.
  • The method has broad applicability in molecular biology, particularly for enzyme structure-function investigations.

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