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Signal peptide, DNA sequences coding for the latter, expression vectors carrying one of these sequences, gram-negative bacteria transformed by these vectors, and process for the periplasmic production of a polypeptide

US5284768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1992
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/034
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a signal peptide of the formula: EQU MXKSTLLLLFLLLCLPSWNAGA and X represents a direct bond between M and K, an amino acid selected from the group comprising the 20 amino acids of the genetic code, or a peptide containing 2, 3 or 4 amino acids selected, each independently of the other, from the group comprising the 20 amino acids of the genetic code.

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