Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), particularly Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), poses a significant global public health threat, necessitating advanced methodologies to enhance our understanding of this organism at the omics levels. This study introduces a refined protocol for constructing and curing high-density transposon mutant (tn-mutant) libraries in S. aureus, addressing the challenges associated with low transductant yields, and the complex genetic manipulation mechanism in Gram-positive bacteria. Our methodology employs a Himar1 transposon based on a two-plasmid system, leveraging Himar1’s high insertional efficiency in AT-rich organisms. Enhanced transduction efficiency was achieved through chloramphenicol pre-treatment and the use of modified enriched media. Complementing this, an optimized plasmid curing procedure ensured a representative and stable tn-mutant library. The protocol was successfully applied to multiple S. aureus strains, demonstrating an increase in mutant recovery and reduced post-curing impact. The method offers a robust approach for Transposon Insertion Sequencing (TIS) applications in S. aureus, enabling deeper insights into survival, resistance, and pathogenicity mechanisms. This protocol holds a significant potential for accelerating the construction of tn-mutant libraries in various S. aureus strains.
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