Protein biochemistry brings together a vast and varied world of methods of protein production, purification and characterization. Once you have successfully achieved the production of your protein in a selected system, you need to think about the following steps. Indeed, the quest does not stop there! The next step is purification, during which you will try to isolate your protein of interest from the surrounding contaminants while keeping it soluble and active. Your ultimate aim is to keep your protein “happy” by choosing the perfect buffer. You will be faced with a bewildering array of choices leading you to ask yourself “where do I start…?”.

Keep calm – it’s easy…