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Transglutaminase and gene encoding same

US6020178A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1999
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pair of degenerate oligonucleotide primers can amplify transglutaminase-specific fragments of known transglutaminase genes. The primers are also used to obtain new transglutaminase gene products. The nucleotide sequence of a novel transglutaminase gene (termed TG.sub.X) is presented.

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