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Insect Baculovirus Expression System

 

The Insect Baculovirus Expression Vector System (BEVS) is categorized as a eukaryotic expression system, distinguished by its high safety standards. With its expansive genome, it accommodates the insertion of large exogenous genes, offering a significant advantage in expressing proteins with substantial molecular weights.

Furthermore, it possesses the capability to accomplish full post-translational modifications and effectively express exogenous genes. The system comprises a transfer vector, baculovirus vector, and host cell components. Employing one or more potent baculovirus super-strong promoters, the system generates recombinant viruses by inserting the exogenous target gene into the promoter. This process achieves highly efficient expression of the exogenous gene as the recombinant viruses replicate within insect cells.

BEVS is commonly employed in the development of virus vaccines, such as those for influenza and HPV. Additionally, it is utilised in the production of cell signalling proteins, cytokines, and kinase development, among other applications.

Service Process

1. Plasmid construction

Process

  • Codon optimization; gene synthesis
  • The PCR product is ligated to the expression vectors
  • Top 10 E.coli cells are transformed
  • Obtain the correct recombinant plasmid

Features

Vector optimization -   To enhance expression success and yield, we offer protein expression with C-terminal fusion tags alongside conventional N-terminal tags. This approach maintains protein bioactivity while ensuring high purity

Lead Time: 15-20 business days

2. Preparation of recombinant Bacmid and high titer virus

Process

  • Transform DH10Bac cells to get recombinant Bacmid; PCR analysis; Isolate recombinant bacmid DNA
  • Transfect insect cells with recombinant Bacmid DNA to produce baculovirus, and assess expression levels via SDS-PAGE. If needed, repeat the infection process

Features

Suspension transfection -   The distinctive suspension transfection method significantly enhances protein expression levels and efficiently reduces the experimental timeframe

Lead Time: 15-20 business days

3. Scale up expression and purification

Process

  • Infect insect cells with appropriate baculovirus
  • The target protein is purified by affinity chromatography, ion exchange, hydrophobic and molecular sieves

Features

Following optimization, a substantial quantity of protein can be acquired by infecting host cells with low-passage virus

Lead Time: 5-10 business days

4. Optional additional services

Process

  • Endotoxin removal, lyophilisation or filter-sterilisation
  • Tag removal (Additional charge)

Features

Customers have the flexibility to select from a range of additional services tailored to their specific requirements

Lead Time: 5 business days

5. Quality control

Process

The purity, concentration and further tests are performed

Features

Detailed COA report is provided

Lead Time: 5 Business Days