Expression vectors are specialized plasmids or viruses designed to facilitate the production of specific proteins in host cells by providing the necessary regulatory sequences for transcription and translation. They are crucial tools in biotechnology and molecular biology for research, therapeutic protein production, and genetic engineering applications.

Expression Vectors

Specialized plasmids

Viruses designed to facilitate the production of specific proteins

Host cells are living cells in which a virus or other microorganism can replicate and produce progeny. They provide the necessary machinery and environment for the pathogen's replication, often at the expense of the host's normal cellular functions.

Host Cells

Regulatory sequences for transcription and translation

Tools in biotechnology

Molecular biology is a branch of science that explores the structure and function of the molecules essential to life, focusing on the interactions between various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. It provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of genetic replication, transcription, translation, and cell function, forming the foundation for understanding complex biological processes and disease mechanisms.

Molecular Biology

Research

Therapeutic protein production involves the use of recombinant DNA technology to produce proteins that are used as medications to treat various diseases. This process is crucial for the development of biologics, which are complex molecules manufactured in living systems and are used to target specific pathways in the body.

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