Construction and identification of eukaryotic expression vector of rat GPR17 gene / 浙江大学学报·医学版
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
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(6): 584-590, 2009.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-259262
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To construct the eukaryotic expression vector of rat GPR17 (rGPR17) cDNA,and to identify its function in HEK293 cells.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Total RNA was extracted from rat brain tissue; full-length GPR17 cDNA was prepared by RT-PCR, and cloned into pcDNA3.1(+) plasmid. The recombinant plasmid was converted into E.coli DH5alpha and confirmed by PCR, double enzyme digestion analysis and DNA sequencing. The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3.1(+)-rGPR17 was transiently transfected into HEK293 cells using Lipofectamin 2000. Expression of rGPR17 gene was confirmed by RT-PCR and immunofluorescence staining. The exogenous LTD(4) enhanced intracellular calcium was measured using Fluo-4.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>RT-PCR, double enzyme digestion analysis and sequencing showed that the rGPR17 gene was cloned into recombinant vector, and the recombinant rGPR17 was expressed after transfection in HKE293 cells. LTD(4) increased intracellular calcium release in the transfected HEK293 cells.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The eukaryotic expression vector of rGPR17 cDNA has been constructed; it is functionally expressed in HEK293 cells. This work provides a basis for further research of the GPR17 receptor and its antagonists.</p>
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Main subject:
Recombinant Proteins
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Base Sequence
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Transfection
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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DNA, Complementary
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Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
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Escherichia coli
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HEK293 Cells
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Genetic Vectors
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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