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Hyperstructures based on coupled transcription-translation. (A) Formation of a simple transertion hyperstructure due to the coupled transcription, translation, and insertion of nascent proteins into membrane. (B) Formation of a simple transembly hyperstructure due to the coupled transcription, translation, and assembly of nascent proteins in the cytoplasm.

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