Production of Legumain protein with baculovirus expression system in insect cell Sf9

Abstract

Objective To obtain human Legumain protein with insect-baculovirus expression system,make foundation for the uveal melanoma study.Methods The gene encoding Legumain protein was cloned and inserted into the pFastBac vector,and the recombinant bacmid was generated after the E.coli DH10Bac competent cell was transformed by the recombinant pFastBac vector.The recombinant baculovirns was transfected into insect cell Sf9.Western Blotting and SDS-PAGE analysis of recombinant protein expression was performed.Results Recombinant baculovirns expressing Legumain protein was obtained.Western Blotting and SDS-PAGE analysis showed that Legumain protein was expressed when the Sf9 cells were infected by the recombinant baculovirus,which consistent with the expected results.Conclusions Legumain protein was obtained through insect-baculovirus expression system.Cloning and expression of Legumain protein provide the foundation for the mechanism of Legumain in the uveal melanoma invasion and metastasis. Key words: Baculovirus; Expression system; Insect cell Sf9; Legumain protein