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Efficient expression of the yeast metallothionein gene in Escherichia coli

Journal Article · · J. Bacteriol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5313463
The yeast metallothionein gene CUP1 was cloned into a bacterial expression system to achieve efficient, controlled expression of the stable, unprocessed protein product. The Escherichia coli-synthesized yeast metallothionein bound copper, cadmium, zinc, indicating that the protein was functional. Furthermore, E. coli cells expressing CUP1 acquired a new, inducible ability to selectively sequester heavy metal ions from the growth medium.
Research Organization:
Smith Kline and French Labs., Swedeland, PA
OSTI ID:
5313463
Journal Information:
J. Bacteriol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Bacteriol.; (United States) Vol. 170:1; ISSN JOBAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English