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Detergent-free hepatitis C protease

US5861297A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2017

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

Abstract

The protease of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is purified without detergent, and is useful as a screening tool for HCV antivirals as well as a diagnostic tool for diseases resulting from HCV infection.

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