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The CsgA-SpyTag Fusion Protein is one half of a split protein system. When SpyTag finds SpyCatcher in solution, they form a covalent bond, joining whatever is fused onto each part of the split protein system. SpyTag is fused onto CsgA (an E. coli biofilm amyloid protein) so that large proteins can be added to the biofilm that are larger than the export limitation of around 60 amino acids.

The CsgA-SpyTag Fusion Protein is one half of a split protein system. When SpyTag finds SpyCatcher in solution, they form a covalent bond, joining whatever is fused onto each part of the split protein system. SpyTag is fused onto CsgA (an E. coli biofilm amyloid protein) so that large proteins can be added to the biofilm that are larger than the export limitation of around 60 amino acids.