Candida kefyr cytosine deaminase
US7141404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new cytosine deaminase gene and protein from Candida kefyr are provided. This protein has increased ability to convert the 5-fluorocytosine prodrug to its toxic form when compared against the E. coli enzyme.
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