Do you need a protein product for your research that no one sells? Let Shenandoah Biotechnology make it for you!
We know that occasionally your experiments require special reagents that are not commercially available. We can assist you with point mutations, truncations, protein tags, newly discovered proteins and proteins from more obscure species. Using our time-tested E.coli expression system, our staff of expert scientists is willing to work with you to create the custom research products that you need. From the first step of cloning your gene, to the last steps of protein folding and purification, we are able to deliver any level of service to meet your needs. We deliver fast turnaround times, competitive pricing and precise control over all processes. Our unique customer service also includes direct access to the scientists working on your project, which will provide you with fast responses to your questions and frequent project updates.
Custom Protein Expression Process Overview:
Our pay as you go approach of billing your projects in phases, allows both parties to evaluate the project on a step by step basis to determine if proceeding to the next step is desirable. This eliminates much of the risk for both companies. All projects are kept 100% confidential and you retain all rights to any material produced (DNA clones and protein).
Phase I: We will design and optimize your gene of interest for cloning into our E.coli-compatible expression vector, and will test for expression.
Phase II: If expression is successful, we will grow a 5 liter scale fermentation of your protein, and will develop folding and sample handling protocols.
Phase III: We scale up remaining material from the 5 liter fermentation and attempt to obtain highly pure and biologically active material (for functional proteins).
Phase IV: Shenandoah Biotechnology will perform all quality testing (outlined below) on your custom protein.
Custom Protein Expression Projects Include the Following Quality Testing:
Analysis of protein purity and folding
- Reducing and Non-Reducing PAGE gels
- RP-HPLC
Protein quantitation
- UV spectroscopy
Validation of protein sequence
- Mass spectrometry on final product
Endotoxin Quantitation
- Kinetic LAL
Biological activity if available
To receive more information or a quote, complete our bulk/custom order form.


