ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Keywords: gene expression; subtilisin E; Thermus thermophilus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The Bacillus subtilis subtilisin E gene was cloned into an expression vector of the extreme thermophile, Thermus thermophilus. Active subtilisin E was produced in E. coli, indicating that the Thermus promoter functions in E. coli. When the plasmid was further introduced into T. thermophilus, the subtilisin E gene was expressed and the gene product accumulated as an inactive pro-form, because the autoprocessing of the wild-type enzyme to the active-form did not occur at 50°C or above.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.jim.2900722