A standardized toolkit for genetic engineering of CTG clade yeasts

J Microbiol Methods. 2018 Jan:144:152-156. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2017.11.015. Epub 2017 Nov 16.

Abstract

We have developed a series of synthetic constructs suitable to genetically manipulate a broad range of yeast species belonging to the fungal CTG clade. This molecular toolbox notably allows heterologous gene expression, single or dual fluorescence labeling and construction of luciferase-expressing strains for bioluminescence imaging.

Keywords: Candida; Fluorescent proteins; Luciferase; Standardization; Synthetic construct; β-galactosidase.

MeSH terms

  • Codon*
  • Fluorescence
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal
  • Genetic Engineering / methods*
  • Genetic Engineering / standards*
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Luciferases
  • Luminescent Measurements / methods
  • Luminescent Measurements / standards
  • Molecular Biology / methods
  • Staining and Labeling
  • Transformation, Genetic
  • Yeasts / genetics*
  • beta-Galactosidase

Substances

  • Codon
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Luciferases
  • beta-Galactosidase