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Methods for making proteins containing free cysteine residues

US7947655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2009
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/72
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel methods of making soluble proteins having free cysteines in which a host cell is exposed to a cysteine blocking agent. The soluble proteins produced by the methods can then be modified to increase their effectiveness. Such modifications include attaching a PEG moiety to form pegylated proteins.

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