Production of collagen in the milk of transgenic mammals
US6713662B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides transgenic nonhuman mammals capable secreting exogenous procollagen or collagen into their milk. The mammals are healthy and capable of producing procollagen or collagen at high levels, usually in trimeric form. Suitable transgenes for incorporation into the mammals are also provided.
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