Standard fermentation relies on hope. We rely on logic. Catcheater transforms your production strain into a self-policing entity that eliminates non-producers in real-time.
In any high-yield fermentation, producing protein is metabolically expensive. A random mutation that breaks the production gene gives that cell a massive growth advantage.
This mutant is a "Cheater." It stops producing your product and uses all its energy to reproduce. Within a few generations, cheaters overrun the culture, and your yield crashes.
Antibiotics only select for the plasmid, not the protein. If the plasmid breaks but stays in the cell, antibiotics do nothing.
We don't just trust the cell. We make it prove it's working. Our genetic circuit ties survival directly to production.
System Status: Active
Comparing modern stabilization methods.
| Method | Selection Target | Reacts to Mutations? | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics (Standard) | Plasmid Presence | No | ~40-70% |
| Auxotrophy | Plasmid Presence | No | ~80% |
| Catcheater™ System | Protein Production | Yes (Real-time) | > 99% |
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