Transgenic bovines having reduced prion protein production
US7429690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2800/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides cloned transgenic ungulates (e.g., bovines) in which prion protein activity is reduced by one or more genetically engineered mutations. Desirably, these transgenic bovines are also genetically modified to express xenogenous (e.g., human) antibodies. Because of their resistance to prion-related diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopy (also known as mad cow disease), these bovines are a safer source of human antibodies for pharmaceutical uses and a safer source of agricultural products.
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