Enzyme for phage resistance
US5972673A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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