Cell-free protein array
= Cell-free protein array
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Cell-free protein arrays (CFPAs) are an innovative technology used in protein research that enable the rapid and high-throughput production and screening of proteins. Unlike traditional methods that require living cells for protein synthesis, cell-free systems utilize extracts from cells (often reticulocyte lysates or bacterial extracts) that contain all the necessary components for protein translation.