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Compositions and method for epigenetic modification of nucleic acid sequences in vivo

US8298529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2007
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/80
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Demethylation of a methylated DNA sequence in a eukaryotic cell is described, utilizing a molecule that includes at least a first domain that exhibits a cytidine deaminase activity and at least a second domain that confers either a specific or non-specific DNA binding activity. The molecules of the invention are useful in somatic cell nuclear transfer and also in cancer therapy.

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