Essays about: "SCP-2"

Found 2 essays containing the word SCP-2.

  1. 1. Does SCP-2 promote the expression of foreign proteins in Escherichia coli?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Isak Mikkola; [2016]
    Keywords : CAT∆9; Escherichia coli; GFP; inclusion body; pET-15b; SCP-2; solubility tag;

    Abstract : Expression of foreign proteins in host organisms usually results in the development of insoluble, inactive proteins. Further, these proteins have a tendency to form aggregates termed inclusion bodies. However, the formation of inclusion bodies can be avoided by fusing the gene encoding the foreign protein to a highly soluble protein. READ MORE

  3. 2. Can Sterol Carrie Protein-2 function as a solubility tag in E.coli?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Amanda Lundén; [2016]
    Keywords : CATΔ9; E.coli; GFP; pET-15b; protein expression; recombinant proteins; SCP-2; Solubility tag;

    Abstract : Expressing foreign proteins in E.coli is a major challenge because they often tend to develop into unsolvable and inactive proteins. They aggregate into so called  inclusion bodies which prevent expression of the protein. READ MORE