BCAH187_A0594 is produced recombinantly in Escherichia coli, leveraging bacterial expression systems for high yield and scalability. Critical production parameters include:
The protein is stable at -20°C/-80°C but sensitive to repeated freeze-thaw cycles . Its lyophilized form ensures extended shelf life (12 months) .
B. cereus AH187 is a clinically relevant strain phylogenetically close to B. anthracis . Key traits of the strain include:
Pathogenicity: Produces cereulide, a heat-stable emetic toxin linked to food poisoning .
Surface Proteins: Features an S-layer composed of SL2 (BCAH187_A1064) and EA1 (BCAH187_A1065), which modulate adhesion and environmental resilience .
Regulatory Networks: S-layer protein expression is governed by Spo0A and CcpA, linking surfaceome dynamics to nutrient availability and developmental stages .
While BCAH187_A0594 is distinct from SL2/EA1, its recombinant form may aid in elucidating auxiliary surface-associated mechanisms in B. cereus.
| Protein | Expression Host | Tag | Application | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCAH187_A0594 | E. coli | His | Structural/functional studies | |
| BC3706 | E. coli | His | Immunoblotting, ELISA | |
| BCERE0007_RS18690 | E. coli | His | Enzyme activity assays |
Current limitations include:
Unclear biological role of BCAH187_A0594 in B. cereus physiology.
Limited proteomic or transcriptomic data linking it to virulence pathways.
Future studies could explore:
Knockout mutants to assess phenotypic impacts.
Proteomic profiling under stress conditions (e.g., nutrient deprivation).
KEGG: bcr:BCAH187_A0594