The gene expression in yeast offers many advantages in producing proteins as compared to other eukaryotic organisms. There are many expression systems in the severalgenera ofyeasts. For example, Saccharomyces , Pichia and Yarrowia . Expression vector is used in this process. In most of the cases, the vectors that integrate with the host chromosome is widely used.

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The gene expression in yeast offers many advantages in producing proteins as compared to other eukaryotic organisms. There are many expression systems in the severalgenera ofyeasts. For example, Saccharomyces, Pichia and Yarrowia. Expression vector is used in this process. In most of the cases, the vectors that integrate with the host chromosome is widely used.

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