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Production of proteins by cell culture

US6117652A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1997
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2500/36
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for enhancing the production of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in cell culture are disclosed. The methods involve culturing tPA-producing cells in growth media supplemented with an alkanoic acid or salt thereof at a concentration which enhances tPA production. The most preferred methods utilize butyric acid or sodium butyrate at a concentration of between 0.1 mM and 10 mM.

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