Multiflavor streptavidin
US6368813B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/36
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compounds and methods are described for producing streptavidin mutants with changed affinities. In particular, modifications to the sequence of the natural streptavidin gene is described to create amino acid substitutions resulting in greater affinity for biotin substitutes than for biotin.
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