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Protein: One-Humped Camel Derived GFP-Nanobody
Protein Data Bank ID #: 3G9A
Artist: Casey Kernan
Who knew that camels, dromedaries and llamas held the key (a very small one) to unlocking a number of scientific mysteries and medical advancements? In 1993, nanobodies, nearly a tenth the size of conventional antibodies were found circulating in the blood of these animals. Working similarly to a conventional antibody, nanobodies work in concert with the immune system, recognizing unique antigens and combating foreign molecules. I have depicted the green fluorescent protein (GFP) bound nanobody using pure technology: chips, wires and other internal computer bits. Technology, derived from the Greek word techno meaning “art, skill, craft” was an ideal media to portray the GFP-nanobody which has obvious ties to both science and technology. The future looks bright and green for the GFP-nanobody! Its potential role in effectively treating cancer, neurological and gastrointestinal disorders (to name a few) has deemed it a worthy pioneer of medical and technological research and advancement.