BacPowerTM Bacterial Expression System
Bacterial Protein Expression System is the most
common and economical mean of protein expression available today.
However, two major problems often prevent researchers from accessing the
system's full advantages. One problem is that the protein of interest
cannot always be expressed using the specific vector/strain combination.
The other problem is the occasional insolubility of the proteins
expressed in bacterial system.
Over the years, GenScript has developed BacPowerTM and FoldArtTM technologies to tackle hard-to-express and hard-to-dissolve proteins. With BacPowerTM technology, the expression level can be greatly improved for most of the proteins. In addition, our FoldArtTM
protein refolding technology is designed to determine the optimal
refolding conditions by evaluation a series of buffers. Over 95% of the
inclusion bodies can be refolded and solubilized by our proprietary
FoldArtTM protein refolding technology.
Assembled on top of all of these advanced technologies, BacPowerTM
Guaranteed Protein Package enables GenScript to deliver 3 mg of
purified soluble protein to you in as little as 4 weeks at very
affordable prices. If your research project starts from a piece of gene
sequence, you can also try our OptimumGeneTM Gene-to-Protein Package which will deliver you 10 mg of guaranteed purified protein for as little as $2,990 and free gene synthesis up to 1 kb. Besides these two best featured packages, GenScript also offers fully Customized Protein Service and large scale Bacterial Fermentation Service to meet your needs.
Advantages:
- BacPowerTM Guaranteed Package
- Gene-to-Protein Package
- Case Studies
- Customer Testimonial
BacPowerTM Guaranteed Package (SC1253)
| Milestones |
Specifications |
Deliverables |
Timeline1 |
| 1.Molecular biology |
- Codon optimization for gene expression in E. coli and gene synthesis (optional)
- Subclone the gene into expression vectors
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Codon optimized gene in pUC57 vector
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2 weeks |
| 2.Expression optimization and verification |
- Transformation of constructs into bacteria
- Expression optimization
- Coomassie blue stained SDS-PAGE gel
- Yield estimation and feasibility proposal for large-scale expression (optional)
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QC data |
1–2 weeks |
| 3. Expression and purification |
- Pilot scale bacterial culture
- Protein affinity purification
- QC by SDS-PAGE, Western blot2, and other QC methods3
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Guarantee 3 mg of tagged protein4
QC data
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1–2 weeks |
Total price for Step I-III: $2,690; delivery time 4-6 weeks
Promotion price: $1,980 (Valid through 06/30/2012)
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1 Listed is the typical turnaround time at
GenScript. Please note that additional requirements may incur additional
steps, and likewise longer processing time.
2 FREE Western QC data is available for
tagged proteins that can be detected by the anti-His or anti-GST
antibody. For other tagged proteins, additional charges may apply.
3 Optional QC methods, such as MALDI-TOF, HPLC, SEC, MS and N-terminal sequencing, are available with additional charges.
4 A minimum of 3 mg tagged protein with >75% purity is guaranteed. Exceptional quotations apply for membrane proteins and toxic proteins. Expressed insoluble proteins will be subjected to refolding using our FoldArtTM technology.
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OptimumGeneTM Gene-to-Protein Package (SC1484)
| Milestones |
Specifications |
Deliverables |
Timeline1 |
| 1.Gene synthesis (FREE of charge up to 1 kb) |
- Gene design and synthesis through the OptimumGeneTM Gene Design Technology
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Codon optimized gene in pUC57 vector |
2-4 weeks |
| 2.Subcloning |
- Subclone the gene into 3 expression vectors
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| 3.Expression optimization and verification |
- Transformation of 3 constructs into bacteria strains
- Expression optimization: induction time, temperature, and IPTG concentration
- Coomassie blue stained SDS-PAGE gel
- Yield estimation and feasibility proposal for large-scale expression (optional)
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QC data |
1–2 weeks |
| 4.Expression and purification |
- Pilot scale bacterial culture
- Protein affinity purification
- QC by SDS-PAGE, Western blot3, and other QC methods4
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5 or 10 mg of purified soluble tagged protein5
QC data
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1–2 weeks |
Total price of OptimumGeneTMGene-to-Protein Package: Starting from $2,790 or $2,990 (5 mg or 10 mg)
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1 Listed is the typical turnaround time at GenScript. Please note that additional requirements may incur additional steps, and likewise longer processing time.
2 Applicable to genes without complex sequences.
3 FREE Western QC data is available for tagged proteins that can be detected by the anti-His or anti-GST antibody. For other tagged proteins, additional charges may apply.
4 Optional QC methods, such as MALDI-TOF, HPLC, SEC, MS and N-terminal sequencing, are available with additional charges.
5 GenScript guarantees 5 mg/10 mg of tagged protein. If customers require small tags (<20 aa) for purification, 1.5 mg/3 mg of protein is guaranteed. Extra fee is charged for additional amount of proteins.
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1. Protein refolding
Overproduction of proteins in E.coli can
cause the formation of inactive, misfolded and insoluble protein
aggregates. GenScript provides proprietary refolding technology to solve
this problem. A case study shows that over 95% of the inclusion body is
solublized and refolded. The purity of the refolded protein is more
than 85%. The refolded protein is delivered in customized buffer.
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Fig. A: Refolded protein of sample was analyzed by SDS-PAGE followed by Coomassie Brilliant Blue staining
Lane M: Smart Protein Standard (Middle-Range) (GenScript, Cat. No. MM0900)
Lane 1: Refolded protein of sample |
2. Tag removal
Presence of epitope tag in recombinant proteins may
result in changes in protein structure, toxicity, and loss of
bioactivity. To avoid these problems, tag removal after protein
expression is one of additional requests from some customers. Shown
below is protein that is cleaved by SUMO protease and successfully
isolated. About 80% tag free target protein with purity of >90% is
recovered.
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SDS-PAGE checking purification of protein after tag cleavage by SUMO protease
Fig. B:
Lane M: Smart Protein Standard (Middle-Range) (GenScript, Cat.No. MM0900)
Lane 1: Refolded fusion protein with SUMO-tag
Fig. C:
Lane M: Smart Protein Standard (Middle-Range) (GenScript, Cat.No. MM0900)
Lane 1: Recovered protein after 1st incubation with Ni-resin
Lane 2: Recovered protein after 2nd incubation with Ni-resin
Lane 3: Elute with 300 mM imidazole from Ni-resin of 2nd incubation |
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Customer Testimonial
"GenScript provides fast,
professional protein synthesis services at very reasonable prices. By
making it cost-effective to outsource protein production, GenScript
has made it possible for my lab to focus on our own area of expertise
and get more research done. The detailed planning, updates, and
reports that GenScript provides all of the quality control that one
could ask for. I strongly recommend GenScript's protein production
service."
— Dr. Barry Bradford, Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences & Industry
Partial publications cited our protein services
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Quotations and Ordering:
To request a quotation, please fill in the Quotation Form and send it to us by email or fax. Download the Quotation Form in following list:
- For OptimumGeneTM Gene-to-Protein Package (SC1484) and BacPowerTM Customized Protein Service (SC1318), please download the
;
- For BacPowerTM Guaranteed Package (SC1253), please download the
.
To order, please download and complete the Quotation/Order Form and send it to us by email
or fax with a formal PO (Purchase Order) or credit card information.
You can also submit PO/credit card information by phone or via our secure online messaging system.
If submitting samples, please mail them together with a hard copy of the completed Quotation/Order Form to: Protein Services, GenScript, 860 Centennial Avenue., Piscataway, NJ 08854, US.
For questions or to inquire about the status of your order, contact us by email, phone, fax or via our secure online messaging system.
Our customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday to assist you.
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Email: protein@genscript.com |
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Phone: 1-877-436-7274 (Toll-Free) 1-732-885-9188 |
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Fax: 1-732-210-0262 1-732-885-5878 |
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