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Use of an aspartic protease (NS24) signal sequence for heterologous protein expression

US8093016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2008
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/036
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to heterologous polypeptide expression and secretion by filamentous fungi and vectors and processes for expression and secretion of such polypeptides. More particularly, the invention discloses the use of a signal sequence form an aspartic protease obtained from Trichoderma and referred to as an NSP24 signal sequence.

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