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Multiflavor streptavidin

US6368813B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 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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