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Method for generating recombinant DNA library using unidirectional single-stranded DNA fragments

US6955879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2001
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/1027
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a recombinant polynucleotides comprising the steps of generating a pool of unidirectional single-stranded polynucleotide fragments from two or more homologous double-stranded polynucleotides, conducting a polymerization process comprising multi-cyclic extension reactions using the unidirectional single-stranded polynucleotide fragments as templates and specific oligonucleotides as primers to obtain recombinant polynucleotides, and conducting a polymerase chain reaction using at least one primer to amplify the recombinant polynucleotides; and a method for constructing a recombinant DNA library comprising the steps of inserting the recombinant polynucleotide prepared by the above method into a vector and transforming an expression cell with said vector containing the recombinant polynucleotide to obtain a plurality of mutant clones. The method of the present invention can be used for in vitro recombination of homologous polynucleotides and the directed molecular evolution.

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