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Method for forming proteoliposome and method for forming giant proteoliposome

US5227470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1992
Grant dateJul 13, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/812
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for forming a proteoliposome comprises incorporating into a liposome a membrane protein combined with a carrier. Further, a method for preparing a giant proteoliposome, comprises freezing and thawing an alkali metal salt solution containing a membrane protein and a lipid, and subsequently dialyzing against a second salt solution or a buffer solution having a lower osmotic pressure than that of said alkali metal salt solution. Further, a method for forming a proteoliposome, comprises freezing and thawing an alkali metal salt solution containing a membrane protein combined with a carrier and a lipid.

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