Abstract:[Objective] We studied the A domain of surfactin synthase in vitro to obtain new surfactin analogues.[Methods]We cloned the srfAC-A gene from Bacillus subtilis fmbj by PCR,and constructed a recombinant expression vector named pET-23a-srfAC-A. Furthermore,the SrfAC-A domain was expressed in E.coli BL21 (DE3) and purified by Ni-NTA agarose column. Then the activity of srfAC-A domain was detected. [Results]The srfAC-A domain had specificity towards Ile,but almost no activity to other amino acids.[Conclusion]The independent A domain from surfactin synthase had selectivity to specific amino acids in vitro.