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Modified apoaequorin having increased bioluminescent activity

US5541309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1994
Grant dateJul 30, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/855
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention encompasses modified apoaequorin nucleotide and amino acid sequences capable of emitting light in the presence of luciferin and a light-triggering cation such as Ca.sup.2+, which possess bioluminescent activity greater than unmodified apoaequorin and methods of use therefore.

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