edoc

Efficient expression and mutation of avidin and streptavidin as host proteins for enantioselective catalysis

Zocchi, Andrea and Humbert, Nicolas and Berta, Temugin and Ward, Thomas R.. (2003) Efficient expression and mutation of avidin and streptavidin as host proteins for enantioselective catalysis. Chimia, 57 (10). pp. 589-592.

[img]
Preview
PDF - Published Version
98Kb

Official URL: http://edoc.unibas.ch/dok/A5254509

Downloads: Statistics Overview

Abstract

Avidin and structurally related streptavidin are attractive host proteins for the creation of artificial metalloenzymes displaying features reminiscent both of homogeneous catalysts and enzymes. The main advantages are that both proteins have been cloned and expressed in several organisms and possess a deep hydrophobic binding pocket capable of hosting biotinylated catalyst precursors. An optimized artificial avidin gene in Pichia pastoris is expressed. The high level of active protein produced in the extracellular medium is suitable for the performance of high-throughput screening in 96-well plate format. Biologically active recombinant streptavidin is expressed in E. coli. Mutations have been introduced both in avidin and streptavidin genes and both wild type and mutated proteins have been utilized to explore the role of the second coordination sphere in enantioselective catalysis.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Chemie > Chemie > Bioanorganische Chemie (Ward)
UniBasel Contributors:Ward, Thomas R. R.
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Schweizerische Chemische Gesellschaft
ISSN:0009-4293
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Language:English
Related URLs:
edoc DOI:
Last Modified:24 Apr 2017 14:21
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 14:06

Repository Staff Only: item control page