Abstract
The direct expression of the pig testicular 3 alpha/beta(20 beta)- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) cDNA using a baculovirus expression system was investigated. A minimum essential cDNA containing the coding region of 3 alpha/beta(20 beta)-HSD was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to extend the DNA linker including the Bam HI restriction site in the both ends of the cDNA. As the template, 3 alpha/beta(20 beta)-HSD cDNA, pBS 52, which was subcloned to Bluescript II was used. The PCR fragment was ligated to Bam HI-cut transfer plasmid (pBlueBac III). Recombinant transfer plasmid (pBlueBac-20 beta) constructed was cotransfected into Spodoptera frugiperda Sf-9 cells with the baculovirus. After transfection, the recombinant virus was detected by the plaque assay with color selection. The expression of 3 alpha/beta(20 beta)-HSD cDNA was detected by Western blotting and enzyme assay. The expressed protein showed the same molecular weight and immunochemical cross-reaction to the native enzyme. Furthermore, it had 3-keto reductase activity of 3 alpha/beta(20 beta)-HSD for 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone and 20-keto reductase activity for 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone in the presence of NADPH.
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