RapGene: a fast and accurate strategy for synthetic gene assembly in Escherichia coli

Sci Rep. 2015 Jun 11:5:11302. doi: 10.1038/srep11302.

Abstract

The ability to assemble DNA sequences de novo through efficient and powerful DNA fabrication methods is one of the foundational technologies of synthetic biology. Gene synthesis, in particular, has been considered the main driver for the emergence of this new scientific discipline. Here we describe RapGene, a rapid gene assembly technique which was successfully tested for the synthesis and cloning of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes through a ligation independent approach. The method developed in this study is a complete bacterial gene synthesis platform for the quick, accurate and cost effective fabrication and cloning of gene-length sequences that employ the widely used host Escherichia coli.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA / chemical synthesis*
  • DNA / genetics
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial / genetics
  • Escherichia coli / genetics*
  • Escherichia coli Proteins / genetics
  • GATA1 Transcription Factor / genetics
  • Genes, Bacterial / genetics
  • Genes, Synthetic
  • Genetic Engineering / methods*
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics
  • Hydrozoa / genetics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Spectinomycin / pharmacology
  • Synthetic Biology / methods*

Substances

  • Escherichia coli Proteins
  • GATA1 Transcription Factor
  • green fluorescent protein, Aequorea victoria
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • DNA
  • Spectinomycin