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An experimental approach is planned with the aim to express a recombinant protein in E. coli followed by a purification step using an anti-6X

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An experimental approach is planned with the aim to express a recombinant protein in E. coli followed by a purification step using an anti-6X His-tag antibody. However, for the protein to be used as a therapeutic, the His6-tag needs to be removed. Briefly explain how this could be achieved and how this could be included in the cloning design.

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