Expression system for enhancing solubility and immunogenicity of
recombinant proteins. The expression system includes a protein expression
vector that contains a chimeric gene encoding a chimeric protein
comprising: (a) a first polypeptidyl fragment at the N-terminal end of
the chimeric protein, containing a protein transduction domain (PTD), or
a fragment thereof, having HIV Tat PTD activity; (b) a second
polypeptidyl fragment at the C-terminal end of the first polypeptidyl
fragment, containing a J-domain, or a fragment thereof, having heat shock
protein 70 (Hsp70)-interacting activity; and (c) a third polypeptidyl
fragment at the C-terminal end of the second polypeptidyl fragment,
containing a target protein or polypeptide.