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Expression and secretion vectors and method of constructing vectors

US4663280A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1983
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/30
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an expression and secretion vector which comprises the signal and promoter sequence of the Bacillus cereus (herein "B. cereus") gene which codes for penicillinase and to the construction of vectors and the use of the vectors in the expression and secretion of one or more exogenous polypeptides in microorganisms for example, B. subtilis.

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