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Enzyme for phage resistance

US5972673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2400/249
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An isolated DNA of a Lactococcus lactisshowing a SEQ ID NO:1 encoding a restriction and two modification enzymes (R/M SEQ ID NO: 2, 3 and 4). The isolated DNA is used to transform sensitive dairy cultures, such as Lactococcus lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus, to provide phage resistance. Escherichia coli can be used to produce endonucleases.

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