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C-terminal 6xHis tag ensures that only full-length
protein is purified
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pQE-16 vector for expression of poorly expressed proteins
as DHFR fusions
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pQE-16 vector for expression of short peptides as DHFR
fusions
This set provides 3 vectors (pQE-16, pQE-60, and
pQE-70) for expression of C-terminally 6xHis-tagged proteins
and is recommended for open reading frames with “pause
sites”, which can cause premature termination.
pQE-60 and pQE-70 allow the original start codon of the
coding fragment to replace the ATG in the pQE vector, preserving the
authentic N-terminus of the protein.
These two constructs are created by introducing
anNcoI and a SphI restriction site,
respectively, at the ATG codon of the insert by PCR or
mutagenesis.
pQE-16 allows expression of C-terminally 6xHis-tagged
DHFR-fusion proteins.
DHFR (dihydrofolate reductase) enhances antigenicity
and stability, and is recommended for poorly expressed proteins or
short peptides prone to proteolysis. Since DHFR itself displays little
immunogenicity in mouse and rat, DHFR-fusion proteins are ideal for
epitope screening.