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Compositions and methods for random nucleic acid mutagenesis

US6803216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2002
Grant dateOct 12, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/102
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions and methods for nucleic acid PCR mutagenesis using novel error-prone DNA polymerases and a PCR enhancing factor. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for nucleic mutagenesis with two or more DNA polymerases lacking or exhibiting reduced exonuclease activity. The invention further relates to kit format of said compositions for PCR mutagenesis.

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