Protein, sequences containing the VPU gene therefore, vectors, methods of preparation and use
US5043262A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2740/16322
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A protein having molecular weight of approximately 16 kD which is also cleaved into a protein having a molecular weight of 15 kD is disclosed. This protein is referred to as viral protein U and produced by the vpu gene. It is disclosed that this protein has antigenic determinants and can be used to screen for people having the HIV-1 virus.
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