Accomplished

Demonstrated that at least one new BioBrick Part of our own design works as expected

• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K215000 BBa_K215000] Target Expression Vector - expresses a favorite protein fused to streptavidin-binding Nano-Tag, secretion tag that directs export of the protein, and a His tag - all tags are removable by incubation with TEV protease. Find this in our wiki
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K215091 BBa_K215091] Expresses OpdA, a nerve agent-degrading enzyme. Find this in our wiki
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part:BBa_K215000 BBa_K215000] Protein Expression Vector - when IPTG-induced, expresses a protein with strong promoter and RBS (a good combination of BioBricks not previously found int he Registry). Find this in our wiki

Characterized existing BioBrick Parts and documented this information on the Registry

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• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J36848 BBa_J36848] 2006 Harvard iGEM Streptavidin Cell Surface Display Construct - monomeric streptavidin, one OmpA transmembrane helix
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J36849 BBa_J36849] 2006 Harvard iGEM Streptavidin Cell Surface Display Construct - dimeric streptavidin, one OmpA transmembrane helix
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J36850 BBa_J36850] 2006 Harvard iGEM Streptavidin Cell Surface Display Construct - monomeric streptavidin, five OmpA transmembrane helices
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J36851 BBa_J36851] 2006 Harvard iGEM Streptavidin Cell Surface Display Construct - dimeric streptavidin, five OmpA transmembrane helices

Synthesized and BioBricked type I secretion system from Erwinia Chrysanthemi

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• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215107 BBa_K215107], Type I secretion system from Erwinia Chrysanthemi, constitutive expression, low copy, STRONG PROMOTER
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215107 BBa_K215107], Type I secretion system from Erwinia Chrysanthemi, constitutive expression, low copy, MEDIUM PROMOTER
• [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215107 BBa_K215107], Type I secretion system from Erwinia Chrysanthemi: constitutive expression, low copy, WEAK PROMOTER

Developed assay to quantify protein secretion

• This assay assess for the presence of secreted His-tagged protein in the growth media by running media over a nickel column (His-tagged proteins will be retained), wash column, and elute protein. Eluted protein is quantified by comparing to a calculated standard curve. Find this in our wiki

Develop new modular surface display system

Computationally design novel Biotin-binding protein using Rosetta

Gain real-world synthetic biology experience

BioBricks

Target Vector

[http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215002 BBa_K215002] Is a BioBrick part that was made to work in conjunction with the Secretion System ([http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215107 BBa_K215107]). When used it creates a fusion protein, that contains the prtB secretion signal recognized by the secretion system. It also fuses to the protein a nano-tag that is able to bind Streptavidin, TEV protease site (for isolating your protein from the fusion) and Histidine Epitote Tags for easy protein purification.

• This part is composed of:
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215000 BBa_K215000]: Protein Expression Vector
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215001 BBa_K215001]: Fusion protein sequence

• This part is used in:
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215010 BBa_K215010]: GFP fusion protein
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215011 BBa_K215011]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215090 BBa_K215090] (organic phosphotriesterase) fusion protein

• Current Status: Complete

Secretion System

[http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215107 BBa_K215107] Is a BioBrick version of the Type 1 secretion system of Erwinia Chrysanthemi. It secretes proteins that contain the prtB C-terminus Epitote tag. To create a fusion protein with the prtB tag see [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215002 BBa_K215002].

• This part is composed of
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215100 BBa_K215100]: Gene encoding prtD
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215101 BBa_K215101]: Gene encoding prtE
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215102 BBa_K215102]: Gene encoding prtF
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215103 BBa_K215103]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K21500 BBa_K21500] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K21501 BBa_K21501] prtD + prtE
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215104 BBa_K215104]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K25103 BBa_K25103] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K25102 BBa_K25102] prtD + prtE + prtF
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215105 BBa_K215105]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215104 BBa_K215104] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_B0014 BBa_B0014] in PSB1AK3 prtDEF + Terminator
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215106 BBa_K215106]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215104 BBa_K215104] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_B0014 BBa_B0014] in PSB3T5 prtDEF + Terminator
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215108 BBa_K215108]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J23114 BBa_J23114] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215106 BBa_K215106] (Medium Promoter + prtDEF-Terminator)
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215109 BBa_K215109]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_J23113 BBa_J23113] + [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215106 BBa_K215106] (Weak Promoter + prtDEF-Terminator)

• Current Status: In progress

Display System

[http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215200 BBa_K215200] is a Display vector that will allow for the presentation of any protein onto the surface of a cell by fusing the protein to Outer Membrane Protein A (OMPA). The fusion protein contains a GS peptide linker to space the displayed protein away from the outer membrane and also contains a TEV protease site to allow for purification of the displayed protein.

• This Part is composed of:
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215201 BBa_K215201]: Display Vector with 5 trans-membrane OMPA
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215250 BBa_K215250]: Coding Sequence for fusion protein scaffold, 1 trans-membrane OMPA
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215251 BBa_K215251]: Coding Sequence for fusion protein scaffold, 5 trans-membrane OMPA

• This Part is used in:
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215210 BBa_K215210]: Display system (1 trans-membrane) in protein expression vector
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215211 BBa_K215211]: Display system (5 trans-membrane) in protein expression vector
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215260 BBa_K215260]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215210 BBa_K215210] fused to Streptavidin
  • [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215261 BBa_K215261]: [http://partsregistry.org/wiki/index.php/Part:BBa_K215211 BBa_K215211] fused to Streptavidin

• Current Status: In progress

Quick overview of what was done and the status of everyting. Maybe 3 paragraphs (display, secretion, conclusions)