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| - | This genetic circuit consists of two parts. The first part deals with the production of colanic acid, while the second part deals with the production of trehalose. Colanic acid is | + | This genetic circuit consists of two parts. The first part deals with the production of colanic acid, while the second part deals with the production of trehalose. Colanic acid is used to encapsulate the drug protein, protecting it from the harsh acidic environment of our gut. Trehalose will preserve the protein structure. |
| - | Genes RcsB, YgiV and Rfal control the production of colanic acid. RcsB is concerned with | + | Genes RcsB, YgiV and Rfal control the production of colanic acid. RcsB is concerned with generating colanic acid, YgiV increases the yield and Rfal attaches the colanic acid produced, to the outer membrane of E. coli. |
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| - | Encapsulation is | + | Encapsulation is induced automatically when the concentration of glucose decreases below threshold. Initially, glucose concentration is high and this represses the CRP promoter. No transcription occurs and encapsulation does not occur. As E. coli grows, it consumes glucose, resulting in a decrease in glucose concentration until the threshold is reached. At this point, glucose will no longer be able to repress the CRP promoter. Colanic acid and trehalose would be produced. |
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M2 Genetic Circuit
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Genetic circuit
Elaboration
This genetic circuit consists of two parts. The first part deals with the production of colanic acid, while the second part deals with the production of trehalose. Colanic acid is used to encapsulate the drug protein, protecting it from the harsh acidic environment of our gut. Trehalose will preserve the protein structure.
Genes RcsB, YgiV and Rfal control the production of colanic acid. RcsB is concerned with generating colanic acid, YgiV increases the yield and Rfal attaches the colanic acid produced, to the outer membrane of E. coli.
Genes OtsA and OtsB are involved in the production of trehalose.
Encapsulation is induced automatically when the concentration of glucose decreases below threshold. Initially, glucose concentration is high and this represses the CRP promoter. No transcription occurs and encapsulation does not occur. As E. coli grows, it consumes glucose, resulting in a decrease in glucose concentration until the threshold is reached. At this point, glucose will no longer be able to repress the CRP promoter. Colanic acid and trehalose would be produced.
