In vitro gene expression within membrane-free coacervate protocells.
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چکیده
Cell-free gene expression of a fluorescent protein (mCherry) is demonstrated within the molecularly crowded matrix of a polysaccharide/polypeptide coacervate.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 51 57 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015