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Preparation of biologically active molecules

US7098002B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2000
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/545
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Biologically active molecules are produced from their biologically inactive precursors by mutation of their native cleavage site to a site which is capable of being cleaved by a protease, and cleavage of the mutated molecule to yield a biologically active molecule.

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