https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/flo-razoux/homework/week_09_hw/index.htmlHugoenhttps://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/flo-razoux/homework/week_09_hw/cell_free_protein_synthesis_sytems/index.htmlMon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/flo-razoux/homework/week_09_hw/cell_free_protein_synthesis_sytems/index.htmlGeneral Questions Reference paper: Cell-Free Gene Expression: Methods and Applications 1. Main advantages of cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) systems over traditional in vivo methods According to the course material, CFPS systems offers more flexibility because there is no need anymore to maintain cells alive. For instance, it allows the production of toxic proteins that would otherwise kill the cells producing them. Using easier cell machinery systems can also give scientists more flexibility in adapting their experimental design. For instance, it allows them to incorporate non-natural amino acids into the reaction. And finally, CFPS systems also offer much easier storage conditions because it is possible to freeze-dry the reactions on tiny pellets.