Recombinant proteins are manipulated forms of proteins produced in large quantities through genetic engineering techniques. The document discusses how recombinant DNA technology is used to modify gene sequences and produce proteins in specialized vectors. It provides several examples of recombinant human proteins that have replaced animal-derived versions in medicine, such as recombinant human insulin and growth hormone. The production of recombinant Bowman-Birk inhibitor in E. coli is described as a case study, outlining the cloning of the gene and expression of the recombinant protein. Common protein purification methods are also summarized, such as affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, gel filtration, and centrifugation.
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