Guide To Fusion Tags: Highlight Your Protein

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Fusion tags are known proteins or peptides that are fused to a protein of interest using recombinant DNA. The DNA of your specified protein is integrated into a plasmid that contains the fusion tag sequence. The linker sequence, which connects the protein to the tag, is crucial as it influences protein folding and function. Fusion tags are particularly useful when creating a specific antibody against a target protein. These tags should be selected with care based on the intended application for the easy detection of specific proteins.