Affitin
Affitin[edit | edit source]
Affitin refers to a type of protein binder derived from the albumin-binding domain of streptococcal protein G. Due to their small size, high stability, and adaptability, Affitins are being researched for various therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Affitins have several notable properties that make them of interest in the field of biomedicine:
- Size: They are smaller than antibodies, making them more accessible to certain molecular targets.
- Stability: Affitins are resistant to chemical and thermal denaturation.
- Versatility: They can be engineered to bind to a wide variety of targets with high specificity and affinity.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Affitins are being explored for several potential applications:
- Therapeutics: As potential alternatives or adjuncts to traditional antibodies in targeted therapy.
- Diagnostics: Due to their ability to bind specific targets, they can be used in diagnostic assays.
- Research tools: Used in the study of protein-protein interactions and other molecular biology applications.
Production[edit | edit source]
Affitins are usually produced through bacterial expression systems, followed by purification processes.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "Affitins as a suitable alternative to antibodies" - Journal of Molecular Biology.
- "The structure and potential therapeutic applications of Affitins" - Nature Biotechnology.
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