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  • Cell-free systems offer advantages over traditional in vivo platforms, including increased efficiency, versatility, and lower costs.
  • In vivo systems, while established for protein synthesis and prototyping, face limitations like growth cycles and adaptability.
  • Cell-free platforms overcome these limitations by removing the constraints of supporting life, enabling broader applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine new and emerging applications of cell-free platforms, particularly cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS).
  • To investigate the current and future role of CFPS in metabolic engineering, prototyping, and biomanufacturing.
  • To explore the benefits of integrating machine learning with CFPS applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on cell-free systems and CFPS.
  • Analysis of emerging applications in biotechnology.
  • Exploration of machine learning integration in cell-free platforms.

Main Results:

  • Cell-free platforms are rapidly expanding due to their efficiency and adaptability.
  • CFPS shows significant potential in metabolic engineering, prototyping, and biomanufacturing.
  • Machine learning integration is poised to further enhance CFPS capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Cell-free protein synthesis is a powerful and adaptable platform technology.
  • The adoption of cell-free systems is expected to grow exponentially.
  • The synergy between CFPS and machine learning will drive future innovation in biotechnology.