Orthogonal cloning of clpXP
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--Steps:--
- Clone clpX, clpP, YFP, YFP+ssRAtag (8peptide-LAA) into yeast. Use PCR on plasmids containing these genes. Clone these genes into different yeast plasmid shuttle vectors. Transform plasmids into yeast.
- Test for expression of clpX and clpP by Western blot.
- Test for functional protein degradation by clpXP. Determine if clpX is degrading proteins independent of clpP.
- Check if yeast is surviving the addition of clpXP.
- Measure rate of protein degradation via fluorescent signal of YFP.
- Troubleshoot in unlikely event that it doesn't work perfectly the first time.