摘要:
This invention provides useful promoters from the R. trifolii nifH gene for the construction of recombinant molecules to regulate foreign genes for expression under desired conditions. In particular, the promoters act to control expression of the foreign genes within root nodules formed by rhizobial bacterial strains in symbiotic combination with host plants.A rhizobium diagnostic segment (RDS) is also provided comprising a DNA segment found at more than one location in rhizobia, the RDS being species-specific, and detectable by DNA hybridization under stringent conditions. A recombinant plasmid comprising a RDS and a bacterial strain containing the plasmid are provided. Methods are provided for identifying species and strains of field isolates of Rhizobium, using RDS's. One RDS exemplified comprises 5' sequences from the R. trifolii nifH gene.
摘要:
Microorganism having a gene derived from a higher organism is produced by isolating cells from a higher organism containing messenger RNA, extracting the messenger RNA, synthesizing a double stranded cDNA using the messenger RNA as a template, inserting the cDNA into a plasmid and transforming a microorganism with the resultant recombinant plasmid.
摘要:
A method has been discovered for purifying a specific desired DNA sequence, starting from RNA heterogeneous in length and sequence. The steps of the method include making complementary DNA transcripts of the RNA by means of an enzyme such as reverse transcriptase, subjecting the DNA transcripts to the action of one or more selected restriction endonuclease enzymes, and fractionating the fragments produced by endonuclease action according to their length. By this method it is possible to isolate homogeneous length DNA fragments complementary to RNA sequences present in the original preparation in as low a frequency as two percent. A method is also disclosed for further purifying the homogeneous length fragments and for determining their final purity. Using the disclosed methods, a DNA fragment approximately 550 nucleotides in length coding for a portion of the peptide hormone, human chorionic somatomammotropin, has been purified to greater than 99% purity.
摘要:
A selected portion of DNA molecules having reactant ends which are capable of being joined in a ligase catalyzed reaction are pretreated so a to remove the 5'-terminal phosphate groups. Such a treatment reduces the frequency of joining an undersired combination and enhances the frequency of joining the desired combination.
摘要:
The nifD promoter regions of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Bradyhizobium sp. (Parasponia) have been sequenced and found to be significantly homologous. Recombinant DNA molecules comprising foreign genes under the control of such promoters are provided. Rhizobial species containing such recombinant constructions, either in plasmids or integrated into the genome, are provided. These are especially useful for expressing desired foreign genes within root nodules.
摘要:
A technique suitable for cloning a cDNA having a base sequence coding for the ACTH/LPH precursor is disclosed. The invention is exemplified by the cloning of a cDNA fragment comprising a base sequence coding for the endorphin region. The fragment, hereinafter termed the endorphin gene cDNA sequence, was obtained from cultured mouse pituitary tumor cells known to produce the ACTH/LPH precursor protein.