Restriction Enzyme Collection

Restriction enzyme and DNA, artwork F007 / 6436
Restriction enzyme. Compute artwork of a restriction enzyme (orange) complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue). Restriction enzymes, also known as restriction endonucleases

Bacteriophage restriction enzyme F006 / 9531
Bacteriophage restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the restriction enzyme endonuclease V (yellow) from the bacteriophage T4 complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue)

Endonuclease and DNA, molecular model F006 / 9413
Endonuclease and DNA. Molecular model of an endonuclease restriction enzyme (yellow) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

VMA-1 derived endonuclease molecule F006 / 9389
VMA-1 derived endonuclease. Molecular model of the VMA-1 derived endonuclease restriction enzyme. Restriction enzymes, also known as restriction endonucleases

Restriction enzyme and DNA F006 / 9315
Restriction enzyme and DNA. Molecular model showing an EcoRI endonuclease enzyme (purple and green) bound to a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule (red and blue)

Restriction enzyme and DNA, illustration C018 / 0785
Restriction enzyme. Illustration of a restriction enzyme (green) complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, across centre)

Restriction enzyme cutting DNA
Fragment of DNA bound by the restriction endonucleaseEcoRI. The protein is a dimer, with each subunitable to bind and cut one strand of DNA

Restriction enzyme and DNA C015 / 6941
Restriction enzyme and DNA. Molecular model showing an EcoRI endonuclease enzyme (purple) bound to a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (blue). EcoRI is an enzyme isolated from strains of E

Bacteriophage restriction enzyme C015 / 6443
Bacteriophage restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the restriction enzyme endonuclease V (brown) from the bacteriophage T4 complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and pink)

Bacteriophage restriction enzyme C015 / 6442
Bacteriophage restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the restriction enzyme endonuclease V (blue) from the bacteriophage T4 complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and pink)

DNA and restriction enzyme, artwork
DNA and restriction enzyme. Computer artwork of double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue) and a restriction enzyme protein EcoKI (green)

Computer artwork of genetic engineering process
Genetic engineering. Computer artwork of genetic engineering. A section of a womans DNA, deoxyrib- onucleic acid (upper left), is cut by a restrict- ion enzyme (scissors) leaving exposed bases

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"Unlocking the Secrets of DNA: Exploring the Power of Restriction Enzymes" In the intricate world of genetics, restriction enzymes play a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries hidden within our DNA. These remarkable proteins, depicted in artwork F007 / 6436 and F006 / 9315, possess an extraordinary ability to cut DNA at specific sequences. One fascinating example is the bacteriophage restriction enzyme shown in F006 / 9531 and C015 / 6443. Derived from viruses that infect bacteria, these enzymes act as molecular scissors, precisely cleaving DNA strands with their endonuclease activity. The VMA-1 derived endonuclease molecule portrayed in F006 / 9389 showcases this process on a molecular level. The interaction between restriction enzymes and DNA is beautifully illustrated by artwork depicting them together (F006 / 9413) or cutting through genetic material (C018 / 0785). These visuals capture the essence of how these enzymes recognize specific patterns on DNA molecules and break them apart. It's truly awe-inspiring to witness how they can manipulate genetic information with such precision. Their importance cannot be overstated; they have revolutionized fields like biotechnology and gene editing by allowing scientists to selectively modify genes for various purposes. So next time you marvel at advancements in genetic research or hear about groundbreaking discoveries involving CRISPR technology, remember that it all started with understanding the power of restriction enzymes – nature's own tools for unlocking the secrets encoded within our very own DNA.