Pichia pastoris

Pichia pastoris is a type of yeast commonly used in scientific and industrial research to produce proteins and enzymes. It is valued because it can efficiently grow in large quantities and is capable of adding complex modifications to proteins, similar to those in higher organisms. This makes it ideal for producing medicines, enzymes, and other biochemicals. Pichia pastoris is easy to manipulate genetically, safe to work with, and cost-effective, making it a popular tool for biotechnology applications where high-quality protein production is essential.