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Characterization of replication competent human immunodeficiency type 2 proviral clone HIV-2.sub.SBL/ISY

US5223423A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1989
Grant dateJun 29, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/221
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A complete genomic clone of HIV-2 designated HIV-2.sub.SBL/ISY was cloned from DNA of the neoplastic human cell line HUT78 infected with the HIV-2.sub.SBL6669 viral isolate. The clone was sequenced and the sequence compared with those of known HIV-2 isolates. The invention is advantageous for it provides an animal model for the study of HIV infection in man.

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