Harnessing a tiny hairy beast.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
With the goal of using the ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila for biotechnology applications-as a heterologous protein expression system-researchers have identified a copper-inducible and repressible promoter.
Medical subject headings
- Copper
- Genetic Techniques
- Promoter Regions, Genetic
- Protozoan Proteins
- Tetrahymena thermophila