Protein purification with light (IMAGE)
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The team has further developed the method of chromatography. For this purpose, they have developed a light-sensitive molecular appendix that serves as an anchor for the target protein. It binds the target protein to a carrier material in the column. When the column is irradiated with mild UV light, the molecular appendix releases the carrier material and can be washed out with the target protein. For this purpose, the researchers have attached LED lights around the column. To visualize the process, the team is working here with a fluorescent protein.
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