Final Report Summary - PROTCAGE (Chemistry in the Confinement of Protein Cages)
In the second stage of the project, the encapsulation of biocatalysts inside the protein cage, combined with their controlled entry in living cells, yielded artificial organelles. Under the chosen conditions the encased catalysts are still active and interact with the metabolism of the cell. Eventually, this can lead to their application as drug carrier, enzyme replacement therapy or vaccines.