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Retrovirus-like particles made non-infectious by a plurality of mutations

US7229625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2005
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16222
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-infectious, retrovirus-like particles contain mutations to reduce gag-dependent RNA-packaging of the gag gene product, eliminate reverse transcriptase activity of the pol gene product, eliminate integrase activity of the pol gene product and eliminate RNase H activity of the pol gene product through genetic manipulation of the gag and pol genes. The corresponding nucleic acid molecules are described. The non-infectious, retrovirus-like particles have utility in in vivo administration including to humans and in diagnosis.

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