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Pre-mRNA processing enhancer and method for intron-independent gene expression

US5686120A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2830/42
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chimeric RNA molecule comprising at least one pre-mRNA processing element is disclosed. A gene construct comprising a DNA sequence encoding at least one pre-mRNA processing enhancer is also disclosed. A method of enhancing cytoplasmic RNA accumulation is disclosed. This method comprises the step of inserting a DNA sequence encoding the RNA into the vector described and expressing the DNA sequence.

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