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Rationally-designed meganucleases with altered sequence specificity and DNA-binding affinity

US8021867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2006
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Rationally-designed LAGLIDADG (SEQ ID NO: 37) meganucleases and methods of making such meganucleases are provided. In addition, methods are provided for using the meganucleases to generate recombinant cells and organisms having a desired DNA sequence inserted into a limited number of loci within the genome, as well as methods of gene therapy, for treatment of pathogenic infections, and for in vitro applications in diagnostics and research.

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