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In a hypothetical situation I am asked to isolate large amounts of beta-dianase enzyme from human cells.  

What is known:
The enzyme is produced by S. cerevisiae, but unstable and degraded in E. coli.  An unmapped mutant strain, LS#3, was created that was able to produce large amounts of it.  

What is needed:
To isolate the enzyme from human cells using P1 lysate and E. coli because S. cerevisiae shares no homology.

Pretty much need to construct a mutX lacZ∆M15 derivative so one can do blue white screening in the least amount of time (more points for this assignment for the fastest method).

The problem:
Blue white selection should be used to maximize screening endeavors, but need the unmapped mutX gene from LS#3 in order to stabilize beta-dianase in E. coli.  Also, LS #3 cannot complement alpha-peptide from pUC8 plasmids.

Materials:
E. coli strains
LS#1 = wildtype
LS#2 = ∆lacZ (not alpha acceptor)
LS#3 = ∆lacZ (not alpha acceptor) unmapped mutX (protein stabilizer)
LS#4 = proC::Tn10
LS#5 = lacZ∆M15 (alpha acceptor)
LS#6 = proC

Plasmids
pUC8 (makes alpha-peptide, AmpR)

Phage Lysate
P1


PHEW!  Help with this would be beyond appreciated!