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Method for improving bio-coupling efficiency between protein and nucleic acid based on alpha-helix handle

US11505800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2019
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/62
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for improving a bio-coupling efficiency between a protein and a nucleic acid based on an α-helix handle includes the following steps. First, the handle carrying the non-natural amino acid (H-tag) is designed. Then, a recombinant expression plasmid encoding a fusion protein containing the H-tag and the protein to be tested is constructed. Subsequently, the fusion recombinant protein containing the non-natural amino acid in the H-tag is expressed and purified. Finally, the non-natural amino acid in the H-tag-fused protein and the coupling group on the nucleic acid substrate are efficiently connected by click chemistry. Thea-helix handle is used to provide a controllable reaction condition on the protein surface for the non-natural amino acid, avoiding the complex structure, charge and polar nanoenvironment around the surface of the protein to be tested.

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