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Advanced Protein Production and Engineering Services
Struggling with challenging protein targets? Our comprehensive platform excels in membrane proteins and custom engineering, providing high-purity proteins, enhanced properties, and detailed characterization data to drive your research success with proven expertise.
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The ability to produce and engineer proteins allows researchers to explore protein function in a controlled setting, as well as create novel proteins with optimized properties for drug discovery, industrial catalysis, and biotechnological applications. High-quality proteins are fundamental for studying protein-protein interactions, mapping epitopes, and determining 3D structures.
However, researchers encounter challenges including insufficient expression levels, protein misfolding, protein aggregation, and limited stability under experimental conditions. Moreover, the growing complexity of protein engineering projects, such as designing novel binding interfaces and optimizing catalytic properties, demands sophisticated technical approaches beyond conventional methods. Our comprehensive protein services platform addresses these challenges through advanced expression systems, innovative purification strategies, and rational protein engineering approaches.
Recombinant Protein Production
Our recombinant protein production services offer comprehensive and customizable solutions from gene to purified protein. We provide expertise across multiple expression systems such as E. coli, mammalian cells (CHO, HEK293), and insect cells (Sf9/Hi5), enabling optimal production strategies for diverse protein types. Our integrated workflow encompasses codon optimization, expression condition screening, and multi-step purification development. We deliver both research-grade proteins for basic research and structural studies, as well as GMP-grade materials for downstream applications. Each production process can be tailored to meet specific requirements for yield, purity, activity, and scale.
Our Core Expertise — Membrane Protein Production
With specialized expertise in membrane protein production, we excel at expressing and purifying complex targets, including GPCRs, ion channels, and transporters, using optimized detergent screening and stabilization strategies. Our advanced technical platforms and extensive experience enable us to address various membrane protein challenges through a comprehensive suite of services—from cell-based and cell-free expression systems to both traditional detergent-based and innovative detergent-free methods. Our customizable solutions are tailored to ensure protein functionality and stability, meeting diverse research needs.
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| Protein Stabilization | Nanodiscs Construction |
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Advanced Membrane Protein Products
Creative Biostructure offers comprehensive custom membrane protein production services, encompassing transmembrane protein production, monotypic/peripheral protein production, and membrane protein peptide production.
Leveraging the latest technologies, we also provide expertly assembled nanodiscs with embedded membrane proteins, ensuring enhanced protein stability and functionality in a native-like environment.
Nanodisc Human CD20/MS4A1 Protein
Nanodisc Human CD133 Protein
Nanodisc Human Claudin-18.2 Protein
Nanodisc Human GPRC5D Protein
Nanodisc Human Claudin-6/CLDN6 Protein
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Additionally, we have developed a portfolio of ready-to-use membrane proteins in lipid vesicles via a cell-free expression system, offering clients reliable access to high-quality, advanced membrane protein products for diverse research applications.
View More Membrane Protein Liposomes →Mastering Protein Engineering from Evolution to Design
Our protein engineering services seamlessly integrate with our protein production expertise, offering comprehensive solutions for protein optimization and modification. We combine rational design, directed evolution, and computational approaches to engineer proteins with enhanced properties – from improved stability and solubility to optimized activity and binding affinity. Our services span from targeted mutagenesis to complex protein evolution studies, enabling the development of proteins with tailored characteristics for research, industrial, and biotechnology applications. Whether complementing our protein production services or as standalone solutions, our engineering capabilities are backed by advanced computational tools, high-throughput screening platforms, and extensive expertise in protein structure-function relationships.
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Native Protein Isolation and Purification
Our native protein purification services leverage advanced isolation and purification technologies to extract proteins from diverse biological sources while maintaining their natural structure and function. We offer comprehensive solutions for purifying proteins from various sources including microbial cultures, cell lines, plant tissues, and biological materials. Our expertise spans from initial sample processing to final purification, ensuring high purity and biological activity for applications in research, industrial processes, and biotechnology innovations. With customizable protocols and rigorous quality control, we deliver native proteins suitable for various scientific and industrial applications.
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Instrument Platform
Creative Biostructure is equipped with advanced instruments throughout the entire protein production and characterization workflow. For protein expression, we operate advanced bioreactor systems, automated cell culture platforms, continuous perfusion systems, and microfluidic cell culture devices. For protein purification and separation, we utilize ÄKTA protein purification systems with various chromatography options. Our analytical capabilities include high-resolution mass spectrometers (LC-MS/MS), multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detector, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analyzer, bio-layer interferometry (BLI) system, and circular dichroism (CD) spectrometer. For protein characterization, we employ differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyzer, and automated high-throughput screening platforms. Our structural biology studies are supported by cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM), X-ray crystallography, and NMR spectroscopy facilities. Additionally, we maintain automated protein crystallization systems and robotic liquid handling workstations for high-throughput applications.
Featured Case Studies of Protein Production Services
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Custom Protein Production and Nanodisc Assembly for F2 Receptor
The project aimed to produce and stabilize the F2 receptor membrane protein by assembling it within a Nanodisc. This method sought to improve the protein's solubility and structural stability, ensuring it remained functional and available for downstream applications.
In this case study, our innovative approach to optimizing membrane protein production and nanodisc assembly provided a robust solution for stabilizing the F2 receptor. By fine-tuning each step from expression to purification, we delivered a high-purity, stable protein-nanodisc complex tailored to the client's specific needs. This case demonstrates our ability to adapt protein production processes to meet the specific requirements of complex membrane proteins, providing clients with reliable, high-purity protein solutions for advanced applications.
Figure 1. Detection of F2 receptor in supernatant across Nanodiscs concentration gradient. Lanes 1-7: F2-nanodiscs complex with Nanodisc concentrations of 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 µM, respectively. Lane 8: supernatant negative control. Lane 9: F2 control (reaction system with only F2 expression plasmid). Red arrows indicate the target membrane protein F2 (42.9 kDa), and the yellow arrow indicates the Nanodiscs scaffold protein (26 kDa).
Figure 2. Detection of F2 receptor in precipitation across Nanodiscs concentration gradient. Lane 1: F2 control (reaction system with only F2 expression plasmid). Lanes 2-8: F2-nanodiscs complex with Nanodisc concentrations of 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 µM, respectively. Red arrow indicates the target membrane protein F2 (42.9 kDa), and yellow arrow indicates the Nanodiscs scaffold protein (26 kDa).
Figure 3. SDS-PAGE analysis of purified F2-nanodiscs complex. The red arrow indicates the target membrane protein F2 (42.9 kDa), and the yellow arrow indicates the Nanodiscs scaffold protein (26 kDa).
Figure 4. Western blot analysis of purified F2-nanodiscs complex. The red arrow indicates the target membrane protein F2 (42.9 kDa).
Case Study
Custom Protein Production and Nanodisc Assembly for F2 Receptor
This poster presents the complete case study content, including background, methods and materials, results, conclusions and discussion.
- cDNA Optimization and Cloning
- Nanodisc Assembly and Optimization
- Purification and Quality Verification
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Why Choose Creative Biostructure?
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Excellence in Protein Production
: With extensive expertise in both conventional and challenging proteins, we offer optimized solutions for prokaryotic, mammalian, and cell-free expression systems. Our strength in membrane protein production, supported by cutting-edge technologies, ensures exceptional protein quality and yield. -
Advanced Protein Engineering Platform
: Our comprehensive protein engineering platform integrates directed evolution, rational design, and high-throughput screening capabilities. From custom mutagenesis libraries to sophisticated protein evolution strategies, we provide data-driven solutions for optimizing protein properties and functions. -
Specialized in Challenging Targets
: We excel in handling challenging proteins, particularly membrane proteins and complex protein assemblies, through innovative approaches including advanced detergent screening, protein stabilization technologies, and detergent-free systems. -
Customized Project Design
: Every project receives a tailored strategy based on specific requirements. Our flexible service model allows clients to choose from standalone services to integrated solutions, with adjustable scales from milligrams to grams.
Protein Production and Engineering FAQs
What is the typical timeline for membrane protein production, from gene to purified protein?
For a typical membrane protein project, the complete process usually takes 6-8 weeks. This includes 2-3 weeks for expression system optimization and initial trials, followed by 3-4 weeks for purification optimization and final production. However, timeline can vary based on protein complexity and specific requirements. For challenging targets requiring extensive optimization, we'll provide a customized timeline during initial consultation.
How do you determine the most suitable expression system for my protein?
Our selection process is based on comprehensive analysis of protein characteristics, including size, modifications required, and complexity. We conduct parallel small-scale expression trials in multiple systems (E. coli, mammalian cells, insect cells) to evaluate expression level, protein quality, and functionality. This systematic approach allows us to quickly identify the optimal expression system for your specific protein.
What strategies do you employ when protein engineering projects face solubility or stability issues?
We implement an integrated approach combining computational analysis with experimental optimization. This typically involves structure-guided modifications, systematic mutagenesis, and high-throughput stability screening. Our advanced protein engineering platform enables rapid identification of optimal conditions and mutations. We continuously adjust our strategy based on real-time results to achieve the desired protein properties.
What quality control measures and documentation do you provide with the final protein?
Each protein batch comes with a comprehensive analysis package including purity assessment (SDS-PAGE, SEC), identity confirmation (Mass Spectrometry), homogeneity analysis (DLS), and project-specific functional assays. We provide a detailed production report containing all critical parameters and methods. Additional analyses can be included based on your specific requirements.
Can you handle both small-scale protein production for research and larger-scale production?
Our flexible production platform accommodates various scales, from milligram quantities for initial research to gram-scale production when needed. We develop optimized processes that maintain consistency across different scales, supported by our comprehensive monitoring systems. Our experienced team ensures smooth transition between scales while maintaining protein quality and functionality.
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