R. Assenberg
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R. Assenberg has made foundational contributions to structural biology and protein production, particularly through innovations in the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS). Their key research areas include recombinant protein engineering, high-throughput structural genomics, and insect cell-based expression technologies. Assenberg’s most cited work, “Generation of baculovirus vectors for the high‐throughput production of proteins in insect cells” (2008, 57 citations), introduced a novel bacmid vector that eliminates the need for selection steps, dramatically simplifying and accelerating multi-parallel protein production. This breakthrough addressed a critical bottleneck in structural biology, enabling researchers to produce complex eukaryotic proteins more efficiently for downstream applications such as X-ray crystallography and drug discovery. The impact of this work is reflected in its sustained citation record, underscoring its utility in laboratories worldwide. Assenberg’s contributions have advanced the scalability and accessibility of BEVS, supporting large-scale structural genomics initiatives and facilitating the study of challenging therapeutic targets. Their work remains a cornerstone for researchers seeking robust, high-yield protein expression systems.
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