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What are the disadvantages of the cell free expression systems?

Posted February 20, 2024


Answer

One drawback of eukaryotic CFPS systems include relatively lower protein yield compared to E. coli. Cell-free expression systems are often used in smaller reaction volumes, which may limit the production process. Additionally, the use of small volume extract preparation is not cost efficient. Cell free expression systems can be costly. Another limitation is that certain overexpressed proteins may exhibit activity which harms the host.

Additional resources

Cell-Free Protein Synthesis: Pros and Cons of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Systems

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