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Expression of heterologous genes according to a targeted expression profile

US7005299B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1999
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/44
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gene trap vector comprises a DNA construct containing an expression unit of an internal ribosome binding site (IRES) coupled to a heterologous gene sequence; this expression unit is used in gene trap protocols to obtain expression of the heterologous gene in the host.

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