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Methods for enhanced production of tissue plasminogen activator in cell culture using alkanoic acids or salts thereof

US6228618A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1997
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 22, 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 0.5 mM and 2.5 mM.

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