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Expression of toxic genes in vivo in a non-natural host

US8492117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2007
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P21/02
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions and methods are provided for expression of a toxic protein in a host cell preferably a bacterial host cell where at least one T7 RNA polymerase gene Is contained on the host cell chromosome and one or more genes encoding a T7 RNA polymerase inhibitor is located on an F′ plasmid or on the chromosome.

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