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To synthesize P(3HB) by <I>E.coli</I>, we transformed <I>E.coli</I> JM109 with the constructed <I>pha C1-A-B1</I> part on pSB1C3 ([http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001]). <I>E.coli</I> JM109 is used to synthesize P(3HB), because it tends to have a high density accumulation of P(3HB)
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To synthesize P(3HB) by <I>E.coli</I>, we transformed <I>E.coli</I> JM109 with the constructed <I>pha C1-A-B1</I> part on pSB1C3 ([http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001]). <I>E.coli</I> JM109 is used to synthesize P(3HB), because it tends to have a high density accumulation of P(3HB)([[#Reference|[5]]]
). As a negative control, we transformed <I>E.coli</I> JM109 with PlasI-gfp on pSB1C3.
). As a negative control, we transformed <I>E.coli</I> JM109 with PlasI-gfp on pSB1C3.
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==A Confirmation of P(3HB) synthesized on colonies==
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==A. Confirmation of P(3HB) synthesized on colonies==
We observed the accumulation of P(3HB) in the <I>E.coli</I> colonies on Nile red positive medium under UV. Nile red has been widely used to stain colonies and distinguish between PHA-accumulating and non-accumulating colonies. Nile red in the agar medium doesn’t affect the growth of the cells, and the accumulation of PHAs in the colonies can be directly monitored([[#Reference|[3][4][5]]]
We observed the accumulation of P(3HB) in the <I>E.coli</I> colonies on Nile red positive medium under UV. Nile red has been widely used to stain colonies and distinguish between PHA-accumulating and non-accumulating colonies. Nile red in the agar medium doesn’t affect the growth of the cells, and the accumulation of PHAs in the colonies can be directly monitored([[#Reference|[3][4][5]]]
). We cultured the transformant on LB agar medium plates with Nile red. After several days, colonies storing P(3HB) were stained orange by Nile red when observed under UV. This result indicates that transformant synthesized and stored P(3HB).
). We cultured the transformant on LB agar medium plates with Nile red. After several days, colonies storing P(3HB) were stained orange by Nile red when observed under UV. This result indicates that transformant synthesized and stored P(3HB).
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Fig2-2-4-1 is the photographs of <I>E.coli</I> colonies on Nile red positive medium taken under UV. The orange colonies in Fig2-2-4-1A show that the accumulated P(3HB) in cells was stained by Nile red. This result indicates that part [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001] synthesized P(3HB). Fig2-2-4-1B is the photograph of negative control cells. In this figure we observed that there were no remarkable colored colonies. Fig2-2-4-1-2 shows the difference between cells storing P(3HB) and those not storing P(3HB) on one plate. The cells in blue rectangle area are the cells with P(3HB) synthesis gene and the cells in green rectangle area are the cells with PlasI-gfp gene as a negative control. Using the cells storing P(3HB), we drew a rose silhouette on the LB agar plate containing Nile red (Fig2-2-4-1-3).[[https://2012.igem.org/Team:Tokyo_Tech/Experiment/PHB#A_.P.283HB.29_production_on_colonies_and_preparation_before_confirmation_with_Nile_red_under_UV Protocol]]
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Fig2-2-4-1-1 is the photographs of <I>E.coli</I> colonies on Nile red positive medium taken under UV. The orange colonies in Fig2-2-4-1-1A show that the accumulated P(3HB) in cells was stained by Nile red. This result indicates that part [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001] synthesized P(3HB). Fig2-2-4-1-1B is the photograph of negative control cells. In this figure we observed that there were no remarkable colored colonies. Fig2-2-4-1-2 shows the difference between cells storing P(3HB) and those not storing P(3HB) on one plate. The cells in blue rectangle area are the cells with P(3HB) synthesis gene and the cells in green rectangle area are the cells with PlasI-gfp gene as a negative control. Using the cells storing P(3HB), we drew a rose silhouette on the LB agar plate containing Nile red (Fig2-2-4-1-3).[[https://2012.igem.org/Team:Tokyo_Tech/Experiment/PHB#A_.P.283HB.29_production_on_colonies_and_preparation_before_confirmation_with_Nile_red_under_UV Protocol]]
[[File:tokyotech PHA Nilered1.png|300px|thumb|left|Fig2-2-4-1-1  <br>Fig2-2-4-1-1A: <I>E.coli</I> JM109 colonies with [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001] gene, PHB accumulation  
[[File:tokyotech PHA Nilered1.png|300px|thumb|left|Fig2-2-4-1-1  <br>Fig2-2-4-1-1A: <I>E.coli</I> JM109 colonies with [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001] gene, PHB accumulation  
<br>Fig2-2-4-1-1B: <I>E.coli</I> JM109 colonies with PlasI-gfp gene, no P(3HB) accumulation]]
<br>Fig2-2-4-1-1B: <I>E.coli</I> JM109 colonies with PlasI-gfp gene, no P(3HB) accumulation]]
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==B. Confirmation of P(3HB) accumulated in cells==
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==B Confirmation of P(3HB) accumulated in cells==
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To confirm the accumulation condition of P(3HB) in <I>E.coli</I> with a microscope, we stained the P(3HB) with Nile blue A reagent. Nile blue A is also used to detect the existence of P(3HB) and has no toxicity to the cells([[#Reference|[5]]]). Before the observation, we stained the dried cells with Nile blue A solution. We then took photographs of the sample under fluorescence microscope.  
To confirm the accumulation condition of P(3HB) in <I>E.coli</I> with a microscope, we stained the P(3HB) with Nile blue A reagent. Nile blue A is also used to detect the existence of P(3HB) and has no toxicity to the cells([[#Reference|[5]]]). Before the observation, we stained the dried cells with Nile blue A solution. We then took photographs of the sample under fluorescence microscope.  
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==C. Confirmation of P(3HB) by GC/MS==
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We successfully identified the products by [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001] as 3HB, monomer of P(3HB), by Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry (GC/ MS). To confirm the products using GC/ MS, the products are methylated because 3HB is difficult to measure. Fig. 2-2-4-3-1 shows the GC/ MS result of the products by [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K934001 BBa_K934001]. The peaks of sample are same to those of standard control of methylated 3HB. This shows that <I>E.coli</I> synthesized P(3HB) correctly.
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We successfully identified the product as 3HB, monomer of P(3HB), by Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry. To confirm 3HB by GC/ MS, 3HB is methylated because 3HB is difficult to measure. Following Fig2-2-4-3-1, the peaks of sample are same to those of standard control of methylated 3HB. This shows <I>E.coli</I> synthesized P(3HB) correctly.
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[[File:tokyotech PHB1.png|800px|thumb|center|Fig2-2-4-3-1, Result of GC/MS]]
[[File:tokyotech PHB1.png|800px|thumb|center|Fig2-2-4-3-1, Result of GC/MS]]
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==D. Optimization of the best culture condition to synthesize P(3HB)==
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==D Make purified P(3HB) sheets==
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To figure out best culture condition, we tried culturing <I>E.coli</I> JM109 in 10 different conditions for 48h. Each condition is shown in Fig.2-2-4-4-1. Composition of LB and TB medium is shown in Fig. 2-2-4-4-2.
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We made P(3HB) sheets. To make the sheets, we cultured <I>E.coli</I> JM109 in erlenmeyer flasks at 37°C for 72h. Contact angle is an indicator to represent the strength of the water-repellent. The angle shows the physical properties, especially surface tension.
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[[File:tokyotech PHB9.png|500px|thumb|left|Fig2-2-4-4-1, different conditions]]
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When contact angle of sheets is larger than 90°, from Young equation, the sheets would have more strong water-repellent by increasing real surface area. Contact angle of P(3HB) sheets is about 100° from literature data.
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Pantothenic acid (PA), also called vitamin B5 is required to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA). If the glycolytic pathway has become a rate-limiting step, P(3HB) synthesis would be more efficiently by adding PA.
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[[File:tokyotech PHB2.png|380px|thumb|left|Fig2-2-4-4-2, Composition of LB & TB]]
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[[File:tokyotech PHB6.png|600px|thumb|center|Fig2-2-4-4-1, P(3HB) sheet]]
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[[File:tokyotech PHB3.png|400px|thumb|right|Fig2-2-4-4-3, Structure of Pantothenic acid
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==E Examine best culture condition to synthesize P(3HB)==
 
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The culture result is shown in Fig. 2-2-4-4-4.
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[[File:tokyotech PHB4.png|800px|thumb|center|Fig2-2-4-5-4, Culture results of ten conditions]]
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[[File:tokyotech PHB3.png|400px|thumb|right|Fig2-2-4-5-2, Structure of Pantothenic acid
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Pantothenic acid (PA), also called vitamin B5 is required to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA). If the glycolytic pathway has become a rate-limiting step, P(3HB) synthesis would be more efficiently by adding PA. The culture result is shown in Fig2-2-4-5-3.
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*“Polymer content rate (%)” is the rate of the polymer in the dried cells.
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[[File:tokyotech PHB4.png|800px|thumb|center|Fig2-2-4-5-3, Culture results of ten conditions]]
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*“Polymer concentration (g/L)” is the amount of the polymer in the medium after culturing. This value is calculated by multiplying “Dried cells” and “Polymer content rate”.
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Both in LB and TB, when we added glucose and PA-Ca, culturing at 37°C, we got maximum polymer content rate. However, the growth of <I>E.coli</I> in 37°C is worse than that of in 30°C, so final polymer concentration in 37°C and 30°C doesn’t make significantly difference. Even if there is no glucose, <I>E.coli</I> synthesizes polymer (condition 10). We think TB medium has a lot of yeast extra and glycerol, so <I>E.coli</I> may use them as a carbon source.
 
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In addition, according to condition 4 & 5, PA-Ca is not used as a carbon source. Since <I>E.coli</I> has rich carbon source in TB medium, according to condition 7 & 8 and 9 & 10, the glycolytic pathway may become a rate-limiting step, so polymer production would be increased by adding PA-Ca.[[https://2012.igem.org/Team:Tokyo_Tech/Experiment/PHB#E_Preparation_for_GC.2FMS Protocol]]
 
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The results show that TB medium is much better than LB medium to synthesize P(3HB). In both LB and TB, in the 37°C culturing containing glucose and PA-Ca, <I>E.coli</I> synthesizes the polymer in maximum content rate. However, the growth of <I>E.coli</I> in 37°C is worse than that in 30°C, therefore final polymer concentration in 37°C and 30°C doesn’t make a significant difference. Even if there is no glucose, <I>E.coli</I> synthesizes polymer (condition 9 & 10). We think that TB medium has glycerol and a lot of yeast extra, then <I>E.coli</I> may use them as carbon sources.
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In addition, the comparison of condition 4 & 5 indicates PA-Ca is not used as carbon sources. LB medium doesn’t contain many carbon sources, so <I>E.coli</I> synthesizes little polymer. In this case, adding PA-Ca doesn’t have big effect. On the other hand TB medium contains enough carbon sources, so we think that the rate-limiting step is the glycolytic pathway. In this case, polymer production would be increased by adding PA-Ca.(the comparison of condition 7 & 8 and 9 & 10)[[https://2012.igem.org/Team:Tokyo_Tech/Experiment/PHB#D._Optimization_of_the_best_culture_condition_to_synthesize_P.283HB.29. Protocol]]
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1 Preparation of LB agar medium plate containing Nile red and Glucose
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1.1 Autoclave a LB agar(final 40g/L) solution at 120 ° C
1.1 Autoclave a LB agar(final 40g/L) solution at 120 ° C
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2 Transformation of E.coli strain JM109 with pSB1C3 plasmid containing phaC1-A-B1 into strain JM109
2 Transformation of E.coli strain JM109 with pSB1C3 plasmid containing phaC1-A-B1 into strain JM109
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2.1 Thaw the competent cells JM109 at 4° C
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1.1 Acquire one colony of the transformed strains (JM109) with a platinum loop
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2 Preparation before the confirmation (with Nile blue A) under fluorescent microscope
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2.1.1 Weigh empty 50ml falcon tube without lid and make a record.
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2.2 Freeze drying (lyophilization)
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2.2.1 Poke several holes on the tubes’ parafilm with toothpick.
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2.3 Stain PHB accumulated dried cells with Nile blue A before observation
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2.3.1 Acquire dried cells after freeze drying
2.3.1 Acquire dried cells after freeze drying
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5. Remove the organic layer, filtered.
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1.1 2x LB solution (autoclaved) 100ml
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Tryptone      2g
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Yeast extract  1g
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NaCl        2g
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Tryptone      2.4g
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Yeast extract  4.8g
Yeast extract  4.8g
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Glycerol      1.6ml
Glycerol      1.6ml
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K2HPO4      1.88g
K2HPO4      1.88g
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KH2PO4      0.44g
1.3 50% glucose (autoclaved) 100ml
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Pure water up to 100ml
1.4 1M Pantothenic acid Ca (Filter sterilized)
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Pantothenic acid Ca 9.53g
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P(3HB) production by E.coli & Confirmation of P(3HB)

To synthesize P(3HB) by E.coli, we transformed E.coli JM109 with the constructed pha C1-A-B1 part on pSB1C3 (BBa_K934001). E.coli JM109 is used to synthesize P(3HB), because it tends to have a high density accumulation of P(3HB)([5] ). As a negative control, we transformed E.coli JM109 with PlasI-gfp on pSB1C3.


A. Confirmation of P(3HB) synthesized on colonies

We observed the accumulation of P(3HB) in the E.coli colonies on Nile red positive medium under UV. Nile red has been widely used to stain colonies and distinguish between PHA-accumulating and non-accumulating colonies. Nile red in the agar medium doesn’t affect the growth of the cells, and the accumulation of PHAs in the colonies can be directly monitored([3][4][5] ). We cultured the transformant on LB agar medium plates with Nile red. After several days, colonies storing P(3HB) were stained orange by Nile red when observed under UV. This result indicates that transformant synthesized and stored P(3HB). Fig2-2-4-1-1 is the photographs of E.coli colonies on Nile red positive medium taken under UV. The orange colonies in Fig2-2-4-1-1A show that the accumulated P(3HB) in cells was stained by Nile red. This result indicates that part BBa_K934001 synthesized P(3HB). Fig2-2-4-1-1B is the photograph of negative control cells. In this figure we observed that there were no remarkable colored colonies. Fig2-2-4-1-2 shows the difference between cells storing P(3HB) and those not storing P(3HB) on one plate. The cells in blue rectangle area are the cells with P(3HB) synthesis gene and the cells in green rectangle area are the cells with PlasI-gfp gene as a negative control. Using the cells storing P(3HB), we drew a rose silhouette on the LB agar plate containing Nile red (Fig2-2-4-1-3).[Protocol]

Fig2-2-4-1-1
Fig2-2-4-1-1A: E.coli JM109 colonies with BBa_K934001 gene, PHB accumulation
Fig2-2-4-1-1B: E.coli JM109 colonies with PlasI-gfp gene, no P(3HB) accumulation
Fig2-2-4-1-2, Difference between cells storing P(3HB) and cells not storing P(3HB).
Blue rectangle: with BBa_K934001 gene, PHB accumulation.
Green rectangle: with PlasI-gfp gene, no PHB accumulation
Fig2-2-4-1-3, Rose silhouette on the LB agar plate containing Nile red.
























B. Confirmation of P(3HB) accumulated in cells

To confirm the accumulation condition of P(3HB) in E.coli with a microscope, we stained the P(3HB) with Nile blue A reagent. Nile blue A is also used to detect the existence of P(3HB) and has no toxicity to the cells([5]). Before the observation, we stained the dried cells with Nile blue A solution. We then took photographs of the sample under fluorescence microscope. Fig2-2-4-2-1 is the photograph of dried E.coli (with pha C1-A-B1 gene) cells dyed with Nile blue A solution taken by fluorescence microscope. The fluorescent areas in Fig2-2-4-2-1A are the accumulated P(3HB) in the cells. This result also indicates that part BBa_K934001 synthesized P(3HB). In the photograph of negative control (Fig2-2-4-2-1B), no remarkable fluorescent area was observed.[Protocol]

Fig2-2-4-2-1A, E.coli JM109 dried cells with P(3HB) accumulation stained by Nile blue A Fig2-2-4-2-1B, E.coli JM109 dried cells without P(3HB) accumulation stained by Nile blue A

C. Confirmation of P(3HB) by GC/MS

We successfully identified the products by BBa_K934001 as 3HB, monomer of P(3HB), by Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry (GC/ MS). To confirm the products using GC/ MS, the products are methylated because 3HB is difficult to measure. Fig. 2-2-4-3-1 shows the GC/ MS result of the products by BBa_K934001. The peaks of sample are same to those of standard control of methylated 3HB. This shows that E.coli synthesized P(3HB) correctly. [Protocol]

Fig2-2-4-3-1, Result of GC/MS

D. Optimization of the best culture condition to synthesize P(3HB)

To figure out best culture condition, we tried culturing E.coli JM109 in 10 different conditions for 48h. Each condition is shown in Fig.2-2-4-4-1. Composition of LB and TB medium is shown in Fig. 2-2-4-4-2.

Fig2-2-4-4-1, different conditions



Pantothenic acid (PA), also called vitamin B5 is required to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA). If the glycolytic pathway has become a rate-limiting step, P(3HB) synthesis would be more efficiently by adding PA.


Fig2-2-4-4-2, Composition of LB & TB



Fig2-2-4-4-3, Structure of Pantothenic acid













The culture result is shown in Fig. 2-2-4-4-4.

Fig2-2-4-5-4, Culture results of ten conditions
  • “Dried cells (g/L)” is the amount of the cells in the medium after culturing.
  • “Polymer content rate (%)” is the rate of the polymer in the dried cells.
  • “Polymer concentration (g/L)” is the amount of the polymer in the medium after culturing. This value is calculated by multiplying “Dried cells” and “Polymer content rate”.


The results show that TB medium is much better than LB medium to synthesize P(3HB). In both LB and TB, in the 37°C culturing containing glucose and PA-Ca, E.coli synthesizes the polymer in maximum content rate. However, the growth of E.coli in 37°C is worse than that in 30°C, therefore final polymer concentration in 37°C and 30°C doesn’t make a significant difference. Even if there is no glucose, E.coli synthesizes polymer (condition 9 & 10). We think that TB medium has glycerol and a lot of yeast extra, then E.coli may use them as carbon sources. In addition, the comparison of condition 4 & 5 indicates PA-Ca is not used as carbon sources. LB medium doesn’t contain many carbon sources, so E.coli synthesizes little polymer. In this case, adding PA-Ca doesn’t have big effect. On the other hand TB medium contains enough carbon sources, so we think that the rate-limiting step is the glycolytic pathway. In this case, polymer production would be increased by adding PA-Ca.(the comparison of condition 7 & 8 and 9 & 10)[Protocol]


Construction of pha-C1-A-B1 in Biobrick format

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Fig1,construction of phaC1-A-B1

To construct a part that meets Biobrick format, we have modified the phaC1-A-B1 operon not to contain forbidden restriction enzyme sites. First, we cloned the wild type gene phaC1-A-B1 from R.eutropha H16 by using PCR and inserted the gene into pSB1C3. However, wild type phaC1-A-B1 gene sequence contains one NotI and three PstI recognition sites that are not allowed in Biobrick format. To get phaC1-A-B1 sequence without these recognition sites, we ordered the chemically synthesized DNA from IDT/MBL. In this chemically synthesized DNA, coding is optimized for E.coli. We used restriction enzyme XbaI (on pSB1C3) and BsrGI (on phaC1-A-B1) to insert sequence. That is to say, we got Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] synthesizing gene in Biobrick format (BBa_K934001).

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Protocol


A .P(3HB) production on colonies and preparation before confirmation with Nile red under UV

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1 Preparation of LB agar medium plate containing Nile red and Glucose

1.1 Autoclave a LB agar(final 40g/L) solution at 120 ° C

1.2 After the autoclave, add Chloramphenicol(final 25ug/ml), Nile red and glucose(final 20g/L) to the LB agar solution when it cools down.

1.3 Make LB agar medium plates with the mixture.


2 Transformation of E.coli strain JM109 with pSB1C3 plasmid containing phaC1-A-B1 into strain JM109

2.1 Thaw the competent cells JM109 at 4° C

2.2 Add the target DNA 3ul into 1.5ml tube, then add in 50ul the thawed competent cells.

2.3 Put the tube into ice for 15mins

2.4 42° C,30secs, heatshock

2.5 Add 160ul of SOC into the tube

2.6 Incubate the the cells at 37° C for 30mins

2.7 Spread the resulting culture on LB agar medium plate with a large cone rod.

2.8 Incubate the plate at 37° C for 36hrs then cells the plate into 4° C room for 2-3 days.

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B.P(3HB) production in cells and preparation before the confirmation with Nile blue A

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1 Production of PHB

1.1 Acquire one colony of the transformed strains (JM109) with a platinum loop

1.2 Culture the colony in LB solution for 16hrs at 37 ° C

1.3 Measure LB medium (final 2.5%) and add it to each Erlenmeyer flask inside clean bench.

1.4 Add distilled water(final 95%) to each Erlenmeyer flask and cover the flasks with four-folded aluminum foil.

1.5 Set all flasks into autoclave

1.6 Add Chloramphenicol(final 25ug/ml) and glucose solution (50%) (final 20g/L) after the medium is completely cooled.

1.7 Add the solution of cultured cells into each flasks and shaking culture with air permeable lids at 37 ° C for 96 hours.


Fig2. air permeable lids

2 Preparation before the confirmation (with Nile blue A) under fluorescent microscope

2.1 Collection of PHBs in JM109

2.1.1 Weigh empty 50ml falcon tube without lid and make a record.

2.1.2 Add some culture solution into each tube.

2.1.3 Set the tubes into centrifuge and make sure that the label faces outside.

2.1.4 4 ° C, 5000G, 10mins in centrifuge.

2.1.5 Remove the supernatant with electric pipettor then add culture solution and set in centrifuge again.

2.1.6 After adding all the culture solution and setting in centrifuge, remove the supernatant and add water, set in centrifuge again.

2.1.7 Remove the supernatant and add a little amount of water

2.1.8 Cover the tubes with double layers of parafilms and fully freeze them.


2.2 Freeze drying (lyophilization)

2.2.1 Poke several holes on the tubes’ parafilm with toothpick.

2.2.2 Set the tubes on the freeze drying machine.

2.2.3 Freeze dry for 3 days.

2.3 Stain PHB accumulated dried cells with Nile blue A before observation

2.3.1 Acquire dried cells after freeze drying

2.3.2 Put a small amount of cells on the slide glass

2.3.3 Add water on the cells and heat the slide glass immobilize the cells

2.3.4 Stain the cells with 1% Nile blue A solution (water) for 8 minutes

2.3.5 Wash excess Nile blue A with 8% acetic acid solution

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C. Preparation for GC/MS

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1. Put 10mg of dried cells in glass tubes.

2. Add 2ml MeOH (containing 15% sulfuric acid) and 2ml chloroform.

3. Incubate tubes at 100℃ for 140min.

4. Add 1ml pure water, stir tubes, and incubate until the solution became clear.

5. Remove the organic layer, filtered.

6. Add internal standard fluid to organic layer.

7. Set in GC/MS.

D. Optimization of the best culture condition to synthesize P(3HB).

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1 Preparing

1.1 2x LB solution (autoclaved) 100ml

Tryptone 2g

Yeast extract 1g

NaCl 2g


1.2 2x TB solution (autoclaved) 100ml

Tryptone 2.4g

Yeast extract 4.8g

Glycerol 1.6ml

K2HPO4 1.88g

KH2PO4 0.44g


1.3 50% glucose (autoclaved) 100ml

Glucose 50g

Pure water up to 100ml


1.4 1M Pantothenic acid Ca (Filter sterilized)

Pantothenic acid Ca 9.53g

Pure water up to 20ml

2 Polymer producing media

2.1 LB, 2% Glc, 20mM Pantothenic acid Ca, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x LB 5ml

50% Glc 400ul

1M Pantothenic acid Ca 200ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.388ml

2.2 TB, 2% Glc, 20mM Pantothenic acid Ca, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x TB 5ml

50% Glc 400ul

1M Pantothenic acid Ca 200ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.388ml


2.3 LB, 2% Glc, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x LB 5ml

50% Glc 400ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.588ml

2.4 TB, 2% Glc, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x TB 5ml

50% Glc 400ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.588ml

2.5 LB, 20mM Pantothenic acid Ca, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x LB 5ml

Pantothenic acid Ca 200ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.788ml

2.6 TB, 20mM Pantothenic acid Ca, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x TB 5ml

Pantothenic acid Ca 200ul

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.788ml

2.7 LB, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x LB 5ml

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.988ml

2.8 TB, 30μg/ml Chloramphenicol, 10ml

2x TB 5ml

Cm(25mg/ml) 12ul

Pure water(autoclaved) 4.988ml

3. Culture and collection

3.1 Use LB medium to preculture transformed media 1.5 ml for 15 hrs, 180 rpm/ 37℃.

3.2 Culture 15 μl preculture media into different conditions for 48 hrs, 180 rpm.

3.3 Collect cells and centrifuge for 3 min, 5,000 rpm.

3.4 Remove supernatant and suspend with pure water.

3.5 Centrifuge again for 3 min, 5,000 rpm and remove its supernatant.

3.6 Freeze in -20℃.

3.7 Freeze-dry for 72 hrs.

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