Custom Proteins

Proteins are the building blocks of living systems, serving many important biological functions such as signaling pathways, cell movement, and membrane formation. They are also used as therapeutic agents in diseases such as cancer and are an essential tool for analyzing the effectiveness of drug therapies. Custom proteins are recombinant proteins produced through a process of gene cloning and recombination. The process allows researchers to create a protein with specific sequences and functional characteristics that cannot be found naturally.

Recombinant proteins are often compared to natural proteins in order to understand how their native properties influence the cellular phenotype. For example, recombinant proteins are often used to examine whether a protein can resume signaling after inhibition of that pathway. They can also be used to map the relative position of a protein in a signaling cascade.

Custom Proteins: Tailored Solutions for Advanced Research

Obtaining natural human proteins for research purposes can be difficult due to the need for IRB approval and donor consent. Recombinant proteins can provide a convenient solution to these issues. Furthermore, using recombinant proteins can increase research efficiency as these proteins can be produced at a much lower cost than natural proteins. Additionally, recombinant proteins can be made to have low inter-batch variability to ensure that future experiments will yield consistent results.

Achieving high-quality recombinant proteins is a significant challenge for scientists. To help with this, Eurofins Discovery offers a comprehensive set of services including recombinant protein expression, protein purification, and protein quality control.