Use of orthogonal serine integrases to multiplex plasmid conjugation and integration from into Open Access

Abstract

Some major producers of useful bioactive natural products belong to the genus or related actinobacteria. Genetic engineering of these bacteria and the pathways that synthesize their valuable products often relies on serine integrases. To further improve the flexibility and efficiency of genome engineering via serine integrases, we explored whether multiple integrating vectors encoding orthogonally active serine integrases can be introduced simultaneously into recipients via conjugal transfer and integration. Pairwise combinations of donors containing vectors encoding orthogonal serine integrases were used in each conjugation. Using donors containing plasmids (of various sizes) encoding either the φBT1 or the φC31 integration systems, we observed reproducible simultaneous plasmid integration into and at moderate frequencies after conjugation. This work demonstrated how site-specific recombination based on orthogonal serine integrases can save researchers time in genome engineering experiments in .

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (Award BB/K003356/1)
    • Principle Award Recipient: MargaretC. M. Smith
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