Abstract:
Objective This study aims at construct the interference vector of Ericerus pela wax synthase gene and prokaryotic expression system in vitro, and prepare a large number of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) of E. pela ws gene at low cost.
Method The cloned E. pela ws gene fragment was inserted into L4440 vector to construct E. pela ws-L4440 gene interference vector. The recombinant plasmid was transformed into HT115 competent cell, then induced by IPTG to get the dsRNA corresponding to target fragment.
Result The interference vector of Ericerus pela ws gene was successfully constructed in vitro, and the dsRNA can also be expressed by HT115 competent cell with transformed recombinant plasmid induced by IPTG. The average production of dsRNA was 1 705 ng·mL-1.
Conclusion The expression of the dsRNA of E. pela ws gene by prokaryotic expression system may lay foundation for using RNAi technology to study the function and mechanism of E. pela ws gene.