Methods for purifying actin
US6759240B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for purifying actin are provided. The methods generally involve the addition of a magnesium salt in a sufficient quantity, whereby G-actin polymerizes to form actin paracrystals, which can be recovered as a purified form of actin.
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