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Proteinase inhibitor and gene encoding the inhibitor

US5952463A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1997
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/811
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel proteinase inhibitor useful as a medicine or pesticides and a gene coding for the inhibitor. A proteinase inhibitor (Kexstatin) having inhibitory activity against Kex2 proteinase family enzymes and having a molecular weight of 11,500; a gene coding for Kexstatin; and a method for producing Kexstatin using a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces or transformed with Kexstatin gene are disclosed.

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