Genetic manipulation of Streptomyces species

Curr Protoc Microbiol. 2010 Nov:Chapter 10:Unit 10E.3. doi: 10.1002/9780471729259.mc10e03s19.

Abstract

This unit includes general protocols for the genetic manipulation of Streptomyces species, including genomic DNA isolation, genomic library preparation, intergeneric conjugation of Streptomyces with E. coli, generation and transformation of Streptomyces protoplasts, electroporation of Streptomyces mycelia, and colony PCR.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Conjugation, Genetic
  • DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
  • Electroporation
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Gene Library
  • Genetic Engineering / methods*
  • Genetics, Microbial / methods*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Protoplasts
  • Streptomyces / cytology
  • Streptomyces / genetics*
  • Transformation, Genetic

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial