Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein composition
US7601358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/50
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteins and protein compositions that are components of a desaturase complex are provided. The Mycobacterium tuberculosis desaturase complex may include a desaturase and an oxidoreductase. The complex may include the rv3229c and rv3230c gene products of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Vectors for expressing the desaturase and the oxidoreductase can be packaged together, including a label that indicates their use as a complex for analyzing desaturation of fatty acids. In addition, methods for screening target ligands specific for a desaturase complex are also provided.
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