Recombinant Protein Expression

Recombinant proteins have applications in biotechnology from basic research to diagnostics and therapeutics. With genetic engineering, recombinant protein technology allows control over protein expression, structure, and function. This approach facilitates large-scale production, protein modifications, and the development of proteins with enhanced or novel properties.

Recombinant proteins are synthesized through recombinant DNA technology, where genes encoding the desired protein are cloned into expression vectors. These vectors are introduced into suitable host organisms, such as bacteria, yeast, or mammalian cells. The host cells then transcribe and translate the gene, producing the target protein.