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Applications of genetic code expansion technology in eukaryotes.

Qiao-Ru Guo¹, Yu J Cao^1,2

¹State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomic, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Genomics, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China.

|October 17, 2023

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Genetic code expansion (GCE) allows unnatural amino acids (UAAs) to be incorporated into proteins in eukaryotes. This technique aids in protein engineering, drug development, and cellular imaging, with ongoing research addressing current challenges.

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basic research eukaryotes genetic code expansion therapeutic applications unnatural amino acid

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Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Synthetic Biology

Background:

Unnatural amino acids (UAAs) offer novel chemical functionalities for protein engineering.
Genetic code expansion (GCE) is a key technology for incorporating UAAs into proteins.
Eukaryotic systems present unique opportunities and challenges for GCE compared to prokaryotes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the applications of GCE in eukaryotic systems.
To highlight the potential of GCE in protein engineering and drug development.
To identify and discuss current challenges in eukaryotic GCE.

Main Methods:

Literature review of GCE applications in eukaryotes.
Analysis of GCE's role in protein functionalization.
Discussion of GCE's utility in imaging, drug development, and regulation.

Main Results:

GCE enables the precise incorporation of UAAs in eukaryotes, expanding protein capabilities.
Applications include enhanced protein engineering, advanced drug development, and cellular/animal imaging.
GCE facilitates posttranscriptional modification and monitoring of protein interactions.

Conclusions:

GCE is a powerful tool for advancing biological sciences and therapeutics in eukaryotes.
Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges for broader GCE implementation.
The potential of UAAs and GCE in eukaryotes is vast, spanning multiple research and development areas.