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Development of a split-luciferase assay to establish optimal protein secretion conditions for protein production by Bacillus subtilis

M.B.M.J. Kes, B. Wang, P. van Ulsen, L.W. Hamoen, J. Luirink

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Abstract

Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive bacterium that is frequently used in the bioindustry for the production of various proteins, because of its superior protein secretion capacities. To determine optimal conditions for protein secretion by B. subtilis, a quick and sensitive method for measuring protein secretion is crucial. A fast and universal assay is most useful for detecting diverse proteins in a high-throughput manner. In this study, we introduce a split-luciferase-based method for measuring protein secretion by B. subtilis. The NanoBiT system was used to monitor secretion of four different proteins: xylanase A, amylase M, protein glutaminase A, and GFP nanobody. Our findings underscore the split-luciferase system as a quick, sensitive, and user-friendly method.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMicrobiology (United Kingdom)
Volume170
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

  • Amylases/metabolism
  • Bacillus subtilis/metabolism
  • Bacterial Proteins/metabolism
  • Endo-1,4-beta Xylanases/metabolism
  • Glutaminase/metabolism
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins/genetics
  • Luciferases/metabolism
  • Protein Transport

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • Energy

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • Healthcare & Biotechnology
  • Life Sciences
  • Transition Bio Economy

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