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Use of the site-specific integrating function of phage .phi.C31

US5190871A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1989
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/62
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for transforming an actinomycete with an integrating vector which has the advantages of high transformation rates into a broad host range, site-specific integration, and stable maintenance without antibiotic selection. Also provided are methods for the increased production of antibiotics and for the production of hybrid antibiotics.

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