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Genetic modification of superoxide dismutase to increase expression in microorganisms

US5691139A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1995
Grant dateNov 25, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/90
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for the production of human superoxide dismutase and a novel protocol for enhancing efficiency of expression. The gene encoding for human superoxide dismutase is isolated and inserted into a vector in conjunction with a synthetic linker which provides for enhanced efficiency in translation.

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