OverFlap PCR: A reliable approach for generating plasmid DNA libraries containing random sequences without a template bias

PLoS One. 2022 Aug 8;17(8):e0262968. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262968. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

Over the decades, practical biotechnology researchers have aimed to improve naturally occurring proteins and create novel ones. It is widely recognized that coupling protein sequence randomization with various effect screening methodologies is one of the most powerful techniques for quickly, efficiently, and purposefully acquiring these desired improvements. Over the years, considerable advancements have been made in this field. However, developing PCR-based or template-guided methodologies has been hampered by resultant template sequence biases. Here, we present a novel whole plasmid amplification-based approach, which we named OverFlap PCR, for randomizing virtually any region of plasmid DNA without introducing a template sequence bias.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bias
  • Gene Library*
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods

Grants and funding

This work was supported by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) [Project No.: 1.1.1.1/16/A/055] The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.