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Rapid transient expression of functional human vascular endothelial growth factor in Nicotiana benthamiana and characterization of its biological activity.

ABSTRACT: Human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent pro-angiogenic growth factor essential for wound healing. Due to its potential applications, many expression strategies have been developed to produce high levels of VEGF. Here, we have optimized the expression conditions for the production of recombinant VEGF in Nicotiana benthamiana by using a geminiviral vector. Four different expression constructs that differ by the location of a C- or N-terminal histidine tag and SEKDEL sequence were developed and utilized for plant transient expression. The recombinant VEGF was further purified by using affinity chromatography and confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting probed with anti-VEGF antibody. Furthermore, our results showed that the recombinant VEGF in all tested concentrations did not exhibit any cytotoxic effect on HaCaT cells and induced cell migration in vitro. These findings show that the plant-produced VEGF has the potential to be used in regenerative medicine and cosmetic industry.

SUBMITTER: Bulaon CJI

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7453061 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Rapid transient expression of functional human vascular endothelial growth factor in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> and characterization of its biological activity.

Bulaon Christine Joy I CJI Shanmugaraj Balamurugan B Oo Yamin Y Rattanapisit Kaewta K Chuanasa Taksina T Chaotham Chatchai C Phoolcharoen Waranyoo W

Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 20200815

Human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent pro-angiogenic growth factor essential for wound healing. Due to its potential applications, many expression strategies have been developed to produce high levels of VEGF. Here, we have optimized the expression conditions for the production of recombinant VEGF in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> by using a geminiviral vector. Four different expression constructs that differ by the location of a C- or N-terminal histidine tag and SEKDEL sequ ...[more]

PMID: 32884911

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Project description:BackgroundAgroinfiltration is a simple and effective method of delivering transgenes into plant cells for the rapid production of recombinant proteins and has become the preferred transient expression platform to manufacture biologics in plants. Despite its popularity, few studies have sought to improve the efficiency of agroinfiltration to further increase protein yields. This study aimed to increase agroinfiltration-based transient gene expression in Nicotiana benthamiana by improving all levels of transgenesis.ResultsUsing the benchmark pEAQ-HT deconstructed virus vector system and the GUS reporter enzyme, physical, chemical, and molecular features were independently assessed for their ability to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and improve protein production capacities. Optimal Agrobacterium strain, cell culture density and co-cultivation time for maximal transient GUS (?-glucuronidase) expression were established. The effects of chemical additives in the liquid infiltration media were investigated and acetosyringone (500 ?M), the antioxidant lipoic acid (5 ?M), and a surfactant Pluronic F-68 (0.002%) were all shown to significantly increase transgene expression. Gene products known to suppress post-transcriptional gene silencing, activate cell cycle progression and confer stress tolerance were also assessed by co-expression. A simple 37 °C heat shock to plants, 1-2 days post infiltration, was shown to dramatically increase GUS reporter levels. By combining the most effective features, a dual vector delivery system was developed that provided approximately 3.5-fold higher levels of absolute GUS protein compared to the pEAQ-HT platform.ConclusionsIn this paper, different strategies were assessed and optimised with the aim of increasing plant-made protein capacities in Nicotiana benthamiana using agroinfiltration. Chemical additives, heat shock and the co-expression of genes known to suppress stress and gene silencing or stimulate cell cycle progression were all proven to increase agroinfiltration-based transient gene expression. By combining the most effective of these elements a novel expression platform was developed capable of producing plant-made protein at a significantly higher level than a benchmark hyper-expression system.

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Rapid transient expression of functional human vascular endothelial growth factor in Nicotiana benthamiana and characterization of its biological activity.

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Rapid transient expression of functional human vascular endothelial growth factor in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> and characterization of its biological activity.

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