Genetic Engineering of Artificial Proteins Containing Non-Natural Amino Acids

Abstract

This project has led to new approaches to protein engineering through incorporation of non-natural amino acids. Protein stability and reactivity can be varied within wide limits via incorporation of fluorinated, brominated and unsaturated side chains.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 2001
Accession Number
ADA391074

Entities

People

  • David A. Tirrell

Organizations

  • California Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Amino Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Genetic Code
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Methionine
  • Physical Properties
  • Protein Engineering
  • Proteins
  • Scientists
  • Substrate Specificity
  • Surface Properties

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology