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Method of determining a functional linker for fusing globin subunts

US6274331A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/92
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A functional linker for a polypeptide in which two alpha or beta globin-like domains are genetically fused is determined by screening a library of genetically fused polypeptides, in which the linker region is varied, for the ability to participate in the formation of hemoglobin-like protein, as measured by the protein's response to carbon monoxide. In a preferred embodiment, cells expressing the protein turn red as a result of carbon monoxide pressure.

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