Recombinant protein
Recombinant Protein
Recombinant protein (/rɪˈkɒmbɪnənt ˈproʊtiːn/) is a protein that is derived from rDNA technology. This process involves the insertion of a DNA sequence coding for the desired protein into a plasmid or other expression vector. The vector is then introduced into a suitable host organism, such as E. coli, where it is expressed and the protein is produced.
Etymology
The term "recombinant" comes from the process of recombination, where DNA molecules from different sources are combined in vitro into one molecule to create a new gene. The term "protein" is derived from the Greek word "proteios", meaning "primary" or "in the lead".
Related Terms
- Recombinant DNA: DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.
- Protein Expression: The process by which proteins are synthesized, modified and regulated in living organisms.
- Gene Cloning: The process of making multiple, identical copies of a particular gene.
- Host Organism: An organism that harbors a parasitic, mutualistic, or commensalist guest (symbiont), typically providing nourishment and shelter.
- Plasmid: A genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Recombinant protein
- Wikipedia's article - Recombinant protein
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