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A PURE approach to constructive biology

In vitro protein synthesis using a mixture of purified components now offers the possibility of efficient production of labile products and more detailed study of the translation process.

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Swartz, J. A PURE approach to constructive biology. Nat Biotechnol 19, 732–733 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/90773

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