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Selecting the right expression vector

Selecting the right expression vector

Expression vectors are plasmids used to express a gene of interest in a cellular host. Selecting the right expression vector is key to the success of research and biotechnology product...

Selecting the right expression vector

Expression vectors are plasmids used to express a gene of interest in a cellular host. Selecting the right expression vector is key to the success of research and biotechnology product...

Protein Expression Optimization Process

Protein Expression Optimization Process

Scientists in charge of protein expression optimization projects all too often fly by the seat of their pants. Unfortunately, an ad-hoc approach to protein expression optimization is unlikely to achieve...

Protein Expression Optimization Process

Scientists in charge of protein expression optimization projects all too often fly by the seat of their pants. Unfortunately, an ad-hoc approach to protein expression optimization is unlikely to achieve...

HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Unexpected Origin

HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Une...

HEK 293 cells and their derived cell lines are widely used in research and biotechnology. Understanding their origin, capabilities, and limitations is essential for optimal results, which we discuss here.

HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Une...

HEK 293 cells and their derived cell lines are widely used in research and biotechnology. Understanding their origin, capabilities, and limitations is essential for optimal results, which we discuss here.

Vero Cells: Green Kidneys to Produce Vaccines

Vero Cells: Green Kidneys to Produce Vaccines

Vero cells are commonly used to study viruses, treatments, and vaccines. The reason for this lies in their origin yet it is crucial to know when not to use them.

Vero Cells: Green Kidneys to Produce Vaccines

Vero cells are commonly used to study viruses, treatments, and vaccines. The reason for this lies in their origin yet it is crucial to know when not to use them.

Codon optimization

Codon optimization

Codon optimization is the process of modifying a gene's DNA sequence to use codons preferred by the host organism, without changing the amino acid sequence, to enhance protein expression. By...

Codon optimization

Codon optimization is the process of modifying a gene's DNA sequence to use codons preferred by the host organism, without changing the amino acid sequence, to enhance protein expression. By...

Kozak Sequences

Kozak Sequences

The Kozak sequence is a specific nucleotide sequence in eukaryotic messenger RNA (mRNA) that plays a critical role in the initiation of translation. It helps ribosomes recognize the start codon...

Kozak Sequences

The Kozak sequence is a specific nucleotide sequence in eukaryotic messenger RNA (mRNA) that plays a critical role in the initiation of translation. It helps ribosomes recognize the start codon...