T-REX targeting is equally efficient in human (HEK-293) cells and E. coli. Halo-Keap1 human protein55–57 is used as a model protein. Coomassie-stained membrane is used to evaluate uniform loading of total lysate proteins in each lane. Independent duplicates of Keap1 targeting results are presented in a. Partial cleavage of the fusion protein (into separate Halo and Keap1 proteins) was often observed during standard E. coli growth conditions, accounting for the observed Cy5 signal on the Halo band (see no-light, no-TEV sample lane in b). Theoretical MWs: Halo, ~33 kDa; Keap1, ~70 kDa. L, MW ladder; TEV, TEV protease.