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Methods for purifying actin

US6759240B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateJul 6, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 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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