De novo DNA cytosine methyltransferase genes, polypeptides and uses thereof
US7342108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2799/026
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
De novo DNA cytosine methyltransferase polynucleotides and polypeptides and methods for producing said polypeptides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing de novo DNA cytosine methyltransferase polynucleotides and polypeptides in diagnostic assays, for an in vitro DNA methylation application and therapeutic applications such as the treatment of neoplastic disorders.
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