Protein Expression with a Cherry on Top

by Nick on September 24, 2007

cherryexpress protein expression systemIf you do a lot of heterologous protein expression, take a look at Eurogentec’s CherryExpress Kit. Based on the T7 expression system, the CherryExpress vector has a sequence encoding a small red polypeptide (the heme binding part of cytochrome) fused to the promoter. When your favorite gene is cloned in, the resulting fusion protein is bright red, allowing easy identification of clones expressing your gene. Even better, protein expression level can be quantified at 480nm and the highly soluble peptide could even improve the soluble expression of your protein. Tasty.

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Nick Oswald

Nick is a molecular biologist-turned-publisher. After a PhD in Developmental Biology and an eclectic seven years in biotech he is now Editorial Manager of Neuroendocrinology and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Bitesize Bio. You are welcome to connect with Nick on LinkedIn

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