Molecular cloning and expression of recombinant Trichoderma harzianum chitinase in Pichia pastoris | [Advancements in life sciences • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Saleem Iqbal Khan: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

2. Anwar Khan: . Department of Microbiology, BUITEMS,Quetta -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Quetta -,Pakistan

3. Olawale Samuel Adeyinka: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

4. Iqra Yousaf: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

5. Saman Riaz: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

6. Bisma Bashir: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

7. Muhammad Tariq: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

8. Bushra Tabassum: . Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore -,PakistanAuthors' Affiliation:,Lahore -,Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: The importance of chitinases over the years had attracted huge biotechnological attention because its usage cut across wide range of field. It plays a significant role in the defensive mechanism against fungal pathogens. Methods: In this study, an endochitinase gene was isolated from Trichoderma harzianum, and characterized insilico by using various bioinformatics tools. Further, the gene was cloned in eukaryotic expression vector (pPICZA) under the control of AOX1 promoter for recombinant expression in Pichia pastoris GS115 host strain. Results: The chitinase cDNA was ~1000 bp long, while in-silico studies revealed an open reading frame of 888 bp encoding 295 amino acids with a calculated molecular mass of 37332.76 Da and an estimated isoelectric point of 4.07. Recombinant chitinase protein expressed intracellularly and revealed high expression in P. pastoris host. The 37 kDa recombinant chitinase protein developed with antigen antibody confirmed its expression in P. pastoris. Conclusion: Conclusively, T. harzianum derived chitinase gene was successfully over expressed in P. pastoris where recombinant protein was expressed intracellular in the form of inclusion bodies.

Page(s): 122-128

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Published: Journal: Advancements in life sciences, Volume: 7, Issue: 3, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Chitinase , Pichia pastoris , Trichoderma harzianum

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