Looking for breakthrough ideas for innovation challenges? Try Patsnap Eureka!

Methods and systems for monitoring production of a target protein in a nanolipoprotein particle

a technology of nanolipoproteins and target proteins, applied in the field of membrane associated proteins, can solve the problem of challenging study of protein classes

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-28
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC
View PDF7 Cites 25 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0024]The methods and systems herein described can also be used in a manufacturing quality control assay for cell-free lysate

Problems solved by technology

In general, this class of proteins is challenging to study because of their insolubility and tendency to aggregate when removed from their protein lipid bilayer environment.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Methods and systems for monitoring production of a target protein in a nanolipoprotein particle
  • Methods and systems for monitoring production of a target protein in a nanolipoprotein particle
  • Methods and systems for monitoring production of a target protein in a nanolipoprotein particle

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

example 1

Cell-Free Production of NLPs bR Protein

[0124]The experimental strategy for cell-free membrane protein-NLP self-assembly was based on the ability of membrane proteins to insert into lipid bilayers during cell-free synthesis, the apolipoprotein ability to sequester lipid bilayer patches, and the demonstrated ability of NLPs to than solubilize membrane proteins. Individual plasmid DNAs encoding the membrane protein and the apolipoprotein are added to the cell-free reaction with the addition of phospholipids and cofactors to produce membrane protein associated discoidal nanolipoprotein particles (NLPs) in a single reaction. In particular, as shown in FIG. 1 constituents (DNA, lipid vesicles, cofactors and cell-free lysates) are added together in a single reaction vial. The cell-free lysates take advantage of the T7 coupled transcription and translation system to produce a mixed population of self-assembled NLPs with and without associated integral membrane protein.

[0125]In a first serie...

example 2

Characterization of NLPs Produced By Cell-Free System

Solubilization of the bR-NLP Complex

[0133]The experimental design outlined in Example 1 of cell-free co-expression for refolding and incorporation into NLPs was also demonstrated using bR from Halobacterium salinarium, and truncated apolipoprotein A-1 (A 1-49) or Δ49A1. The bR protein is a seven transmembrane (TM) helical protein and serves as a structural model protein for rhodopsin and other 7-TM proteins such as GPCR family members.

[0134]Simultaneous cell-free protein expression of both bR and Δ49A1 in the presence of DMPC in a single reaction produces a functional bR-NLP complex (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3).

[0135]In particular, as illustrated in FIG. 2, bOp & DMPC (sample 1) shows bR is insoluble in the absence of co-expression of Δ49A1; bOp, Δ49A1 co-expressed in the presence of DMPC (sample 2) shows bR remains in the soluble fraction with co-expressed Δ49A1; Δ49A1 & DMPC (sample 3) shows production of “empty”-NLPs; the control (sampl...

example 3

Characterization of NLPs produced by cell-free system

SDS Page,

Native Page SEC and AFM

[0139]bR-NLP complex heterogeneity was also observed by both native gel electrophoresis and SEC.

[0140]In particular, NLPs produced as described in Example 2 were first analyzed by SEC, to detect the separation of NLPs from larger lipid-rich material. Size exclusion chromatography identified a size shift in the bR-NLP complex compared to empty NLPs or liposomes. The bR-NLP complexes eluted primarily before empty NLPs and after liposomes (FIG. 5). A size range of approximately 470-680 kDa was observed for bR-NLP complexes, which was 160-370 kDa larger than the empty self-assembled NLPs (FIG. 6).

[0141]The NLPs were also analyzed by SDS Page. In particular, a 1 μL aliquot of the total (T) cell-free reaction, soluble (S) fraction and resuspended pellet (P) were diluted with 1×LDS Sample buffer with reducing agents (Invitrogen), heat denatured and loaded on to a 4-12% gradient pre-made Bis-Tris gel (Invit...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

PropertyMeasurementUnit
Electrical resistanceaaaaaaaaaa
Login to View More

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and systems for the monitoring production of a target protein in of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that also includes a scaffold protein and a membrane forming lipid. The target protein is capable of assuming an active form and an inactive form. Monitoring is performed by an indicator protein that is capable of assuming an active form and an inactive form, the active form associated with a detectable activity of the indicator protein, the detectable activity further associated with the active form of the target protein.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application entitled “Cell-free Self Assembly of Nano-lipoprotein Particles as a Platform for Co-expressed Membrane Proteins” Ser. No. 60 / 928,579, filed on May 9, 2007 Docket No. IL-11841, and to U.S. Provisional Application entitled “Monitoring IVT or Cell-free Membrane Protein Expressions, Folding and Functional Using In Situ Expression of Bacteriorhodopsin as an Internal Colorimetric” Ser. No. 60 / 928,573 filed on May 9, 2007 Docket No. IL-11842, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. This application may also be related to U.S. application entitled “Methods and Systems for Producing Nanolipoprotein Particle” filed on the same day of the present application with Docket No. P197-US, the disclosure of which is also incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT GRANT[0002]The United States Government has rights in this ...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): C12Q1/68G01N33/68G01N33/566C12M1/00B01J19/00G01N33/53
CPCC07K14/705C12P21/02G01N33/587G01N33/582G01N33/54346C07K17/02C07K14/775
Inventor COLEMAN, MATTHEW A.HOEPRICH, PAUL D.ARROYO, ERIN S.CAPPUCCIO, JENNY A.
Owner LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NAT SECURITY LLC
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Patsnap Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Patsnap Eureka Blog
Learn More
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic, Popular Technical Reports.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap|About US| Contact US: help@patsnap.com