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On-demand insulin manufacturing using cell-free systems with an "on-column" conversion approach

Shayan G Borhani1, Max Z Levine2, Chandrasekhar Gurramkonda1

  • 1Center for Advanced Sensor Technology, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA; Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA.

New Biotechnology
|June 22, 2025
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Cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) rapidly produces insulin for diabetes treatment. This advancement decentralizes manufacturing, improving patient access to this vital medication.

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