Further information:
QIAexpress Expression System

TAGZyme pQE Vector Set

For expression of proteins that allow His-tag removal using TAGZyme Enzymes

Vectors included: TAGZyme pQE-1 and pQE-2
Proteins recognized by:

Penta¡¤His and Tetra¡¤His Antibodies and HRP Conjugates

See related products: TAGZyme Kit, TAGZyme DAPase Enzyme, TAGZyme Qcyclase/pGAPase Enzymes

Both TAGZyme pQE vectors encode an N-terminal 6xHis tag that possesses a sequence optimized for DAPase digestion and give excellent protein expression rates. For proteins that do not contain an intrinsic DAPase stop point, TAGZyme pQE-1 encodes for a glutamine residue between the His-tag sequence and the protein sequence, which serves as a DAPase stop point when converted to pyroglutamate by the action of excess Qcyclase Enzyme. For proteins that contain an intrinsic DAPase stop point, TAGZyme pQE-2 allows removal of the complete N-terminal tag irrespective of the cloning site of the DNA insert. In order to choose the right vector for your application, refer to the TAGZyme System on page 86, or contact QIAGEN Technical Services or your local distributor.

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Click here for restriction maps of the multiple cloning sites in QIAexpress pQE vectors.

* Proteins will only be recognized prior to His-tag removal.


PT5: T5 promoter
lac O: lac operator
RBS: Ribosome-binding site
ATG: Start codon
6xHis: 6xHis tag sequence
MCS: Multiple cloning site
Stop Codons: In all 3 reading frames
Col E1: Col E1 origin of replication
Ampicillin: Ampicillin resistance gene
laclq: laclq repressor gene

Ordering Information
Product Contents Cat. No.
TAGZyme pQE Vector Set TAGZyme pQE-1 and pQE-2 Vector DNA, 25 µg each 32932