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Enzymatic removal of a protein amino-terminal sequence

US5126249A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1989
Grant dateJun 30, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/62
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure relates to new compounds and to a process for the controlled conversion of such compounds to produce a Protein that comprises an amino acid sequence which is useful as a precursor to human insulin or to a modified human insulin, the amino terminus portion of which sequence does not define a cathepsin C dipeptide removal stop point. The compounds have the formula Met-Y-Protein in which Y is Tyr or Arg.

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