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ABSTRACT: Background
TLE1 is an important protein in regulating Wnt, Notch and EGFR signaling pathways. The TLE1 N-terminal Q domain regulates the pathways by mediating its oligomerization and interaction with LEF1. The aim of this study is to construct the human TLE1 N-terminal Q domain fragment in prokaryotic expression system, express and purify protein TLE1 N-terminal Q domain and prepare its polyclonal antibody.Methods
The sequence of TLE1 N-terminal Q domain obtained by PCR from human lung adenocarcinoma cDNA, was cloned into the prokaryotic expression vector pGEX-4T-1 containing Glutathione S-transferase (GST). Vector pGEX-4T1-TLE1-Q was transformed into E.coli BL21 condon plus. The GST-TLE1-Q(1-136) fusion protein was induced by IPTG, digested by Thrombin, purified with glutathione-sepharose beads and FPLC, identified by SDS-PAGE. Then rabbits were immunized with the purified protein TLE1-Q(1-136) for obtaining the antiserum. The titers and specificity of antibodies were measured by ELISA and Western blot.Results
The PCR identification and the sequencing of recombinant plasmid demonstrated that vector pGEX-4T1-TLE1-Q was successfully constructed. The SDS-PAGE shows target protein (14,000 Da) is the interest protein TLE1-Q(1-136). The TLE1 N-terminal Q domain fragment TLE1-Q(1-136) and its polyclonal antibody have been acquired, with an antibody titer of 1:20,000.Conclusions
Expression vector pGEX-4T1-TLE1-Q is correctly constructed. The TLE1 N-terminal Q domain fragment TLE1-Q(1-136) and its polyclonal antibody have been acquired. These work established the foundation for further biological study between TLE1 and lung cancers.
SUBMITTER: Wang S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6000491 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer 20101101 11
<h4>Background</h4>TLE1 is an important protein in regulating Wnt, Notch and EGFR signaling pathways. The TLE1 N-terminal Q domain regulates the pathways by mediating its oligomerization and interaction with LEF1. The aim of this study is to construct the human TLE1 N-terminal Q domain fragment in prokaryotic expression system, express and purify protein TLE1 N-terminal Q domain and prepare its polyclonal antibody.<h4>Methods</h4>The sequence of TLE1 N-terminal Q domain obtained by PCR from huma ...[more]