Selecting the right expression vector
December 3, 2024
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...
Jean Peccoud
Protein Expression Optimization Process
December 2, 2024
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...
HEK293: An Essential Human Cell Line with a Unexpected Origin
November 30, 2024
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...
Vero Cells: African Green Monkey Kidney Cells 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...
Codon optimization
November 29, 2024
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,...
Kozak Sequences
November 19, 2024
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...
