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Vector comprising a replication competent HIV-1 provirus and a heterologous gene

US6033902A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1992
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16134
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vector comprising an HIV segment and a heterologous gene segment, which produces a replication competent and an infective HIV virus is disclosed. When the heterologous gene is a marker gene, the spread of the virus can be observed in both in vitro and in vivo systems. The use of this vector in establishing methods for screening anti-viral compounds is also disclosed.

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