Aim: To construct an expression vector, including a chimeric cDNA of porcine IFN-gamma and Cysticercus cellulosae antigen cC1.
Methods: DNA fragments of porcine IFN-gamma and cC1 including linkers were generated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The recombinant vector pJLA-PRcC1 was constructed by inserting a chimeric cDNA of porcine IFN-gamma and Cysticercus cellulosae antigen cC1, and transformed to E. coli XL-Blue.
Results: The recombinant vector was identified by restriction analysis. An inserted fragment about 1.5 kb could be found. After induction, a 52 kDa new protein band appeared in SDS-PAGE.
Conclusion: The fusion expression of porcine IFN-gamma and cC1 antigen in Escherichia coli cells is successful.