Elsevier

Virology

Volume 200, Issue 2, 1 May 1994, Pages 566-573
Virology

Regular Article
Cloning, Expression, and Partial Purification of Rep78: An Adeno-Associated Virus Replication Protein

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Abstract

Using the vaccinia virus/T7-RNA polymerase transient protein expression system, the AAV Rep78 protein was expressed in mammalian cells. Rep78 protein was found localized primarily to the nucleus of cells. Maximal steady-state protein levels were reached as early as 12 hr postinfection, with no discernable increase at later time points. The Rep78 protein has been partially purified from nuclear extracts of the expression system. We have successfully used the cloned, purified Rep78 protein to complement an uninfected HeLa cell extract in an in vitro AAV DNA replication assay. Rep78-containing fractions are sufficient to make an uninfected HeLa cell extract competent for AAV DNA replication.

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