E.coli Protein Service
E.coli Protein Services
The E. coli expression system is the most widely used expression system for recombinant proteins with several advantages, including low cost, high expression level, ease of scaling, and a short turnaround time.
Outline of Recombinant Protein Expression Service in Bacteria
Phase Service |
Timeline |
Description |
Phase 1: Gene cloning |
1-2 week |
Use your expression vectors without any modification |
Gene synthesis and codon optimization |
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Subclone your gene into an expression vector |
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Phase 2: Large-scale gene expression |
1 week |
Transform expression plasmid into bacteria |
Express protein in 1 liters of culture |
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Collect, lyse and extract the induced cells |
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Centrifuge to obtain the supernatant fractions for purification |
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Phase 3: Protein affinity purification |
1-2 week |
Protein affinity chromatography purification |
Determine the protein purity by SDS-PAGE with Coomassie blue staining |
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Protein desalting |
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Determine the protein concentration |