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Expression system with trans-acting DNA segments

US5036002A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 1987
Grant dateJul 30, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/839
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Gene expression systems comprising an expression vector and a "trans-acting DNA segment", where the expression vector comprises the gene or genes to be expressed and one or more cis-acting regulatory elements which are responsive to a trans-acting factor produced by said "trans-acting DNA segment". More specifically the invention relates to such gene expression systems where said "trans-acting DNA segment" and said cis-acting regulatory elements comprise one or more segments of the genome from a Bacillus species. Methods for stimulating the production of gene products, vectors for transforming microorganisms, and their use are also disclosed.

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