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Method for identifying genes encoding signal sequences

US6046000A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1997
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/81
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention involves a method of identifying nucleic acid sequences encoding signal peptide-containing proteins. The method features chimeric constructs containing a KRE9 gene that lacks a signal sequence. Yeast containing chimeric KRE9 plasmid constructs that encode signal sequences are selected based on their ability to grow on media in which sucrose is the sole carbon source.

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