The proteins expressed using this vector have an N-terminal GST tag, which can improve the stability and solubility of the fused protein. The pCold GST vector includes a 5' untranslated region (5' UTR), translation enhancing element (TEE), his tag, GST tag, and multiple cloning site (MCS) downstream of the cspA promoter. In addition, a lac operator has been inserted downstream of the promoter to allow precise control of gene expression. Finally, because the pCold vector series uses an E. coli promoter, virtually any strain of E. coli can be used as a host for protein expression.
High affinity purification of the GST-tagged fusion proteins expressed using pCold GST is possible. Furthermore, a highly specific HRV 3C protease recognition sequence has been inserted between the GST tag and MCS, allowing removal of the GST tag from the recombinant protein. Because the optimum reaction temperature for HRV 3C protease is low (4–5℃), tag cleavage can be performed under moderate conditions.
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