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Hepatitis C virus protease

US5597691A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/24222
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The protease necessary for polyprotein processing in Hepatitis C virus is identified, cloned, and expressed. Proteases, truncated protease, and altered proteases are disclosed which are useful for cleavage of specific polypeptides, and for assay and design of antiviral agents specific for HCV.

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