Nucleic acids encoding chromophores/fluorophores and methods for using the same
US7442521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/60
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nucleic acid compositions encoding novel chromo/fluoroproteins and mutants thereof are provided. The subject proteins of interest are proteins that are colored and/or fluorescent, where this feature arises from the interaction of two or more residues of the protein. The subject proteins are further characterized in that they are obtained from non-bioluminescent Cnidarian, e.g., Anthozoan, species or are obtained from non-Pennatulacean (sea pen) species. Specific protiens of interest include protiens obtained from the following specific Anthozoan species: Anemonia majano (NFP-1), Clavularia sp. (NFP-2), Zoanthus sp. (NFP-3 & NFP-4), Discosoma striata (NFP-5), Discosoma sp. “red” (NFP-6), Anemonia sulcata (NFP-7), Discosoma sp. “green” (NFP-8), and Discosoma sp. “magneta” (NFP-9). Also of interest are proteins that are substantially similar to, or mutants of, the above specific proteins. Also provided are fragments of the nucleic acids and the peptides encoded thereby, as well as antibodies to the subject proteins and transgenic cells and organisms. The subject protein and nucleic acid compositions find use in a variety of different applications. Finally, kits for use in such applica…
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