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Method for renaturing proteins in the presence of alkyl sulfate detergents

US5136027A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1989
Grant dateAug 4, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16122
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high concentration of renaturing surfactants is added to protein systems in the presence of alkyl sulfate detergents to displace the detergent with respect to the interaction with the protein, thereby renaturing the protein and restoring its reactivity. The presence of higher quantities of detergent in the system results in smaller protein aggregates, and thus a higher reactivity and specificity as measured for the system in its entirety.

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