Bax expression is optimal at low oxygen tension and constant agitation.

ABSTRACT: Bax is a pro-apoptosis protein that translocates from the cytosol to the mitochondria membrane upon initiation of programed cell death. Bax subsequently disrupts the mitochondria membrane, resulting in the release of cytochrome C which activates the downstream caspases. The structure of inactive Bax has been solved, but despite intensive investigation, the mechanism by which it regulates apoptosis is not established. The low yield of Bax expression in E. coli hampers efforts to elucidate the mechanism. Thus, we undertook a systematic study aimed at improving the yield of Bax. Bacteria were grown in a computer-controlled fermenter and expression was induced by addition of Isopropyl ß-d-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG). The Bax expression level decreased continuously when the dissolved oxygen

SUBMITTER: He Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6908824 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature