Mark the alternative that best explains the strategies for using tails and/or fusion proteins associated with the protein of interest. * a) fusion proteins have different functions, including increasing the molecular weight of the protein of interest and thereby facilitating the process of protein purification by affinity chromatography. b) Histidine, c-Myc and GST tails have a dual function, since they can act both in reducing the formation of inclusion bodies and in facilitating the solubility of the protein of interest. c) the introduction of fusion proteins, such as Maltose-binding protein (MBP), at the C-terminus of the protein of interest has as main objective to increase the expression yield as they facilitate the protein aggregation process. d) the introduction of tails, such as c-Myc, in the C-terminus aims to facilitate the protein purification process through the affinity chromatography methodology.
Proteins
We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains thousands and thousands of proteins, each with specific functions. Some help in the formation of cellular membrane or walls, some help the cell to move, others act as messages or signals and flow seamlessly from one cell to another, carrying information.
Protein Expression
The method by which living organisms synthesize proteins and further modify and regulate them is called protein expression. Protein expression plays a significant role in several types of research and is highly utilized in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein research laboratories.
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