Compositions, methods and uses for biosynthetic plasmid integrated capture elements

US8628955B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Johnathan L. Kiel · San Antonio, US
• Amanda TIJERINA · San Antonio, US
• Eric A. Holwitt · San Antonio, US
• Jill E. Parker · San Antonio, US
• Mark A. Sloan · Denver, US
• Melanie WOITASKE · La Vernia, US
• Maomian FAN · San Antonio, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2010
• Grant date: Jan 14, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N2330/00
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Embodiments herein report compositions, systems and methods for making and using plasmid vectors and nanotube complexes. In certain embodiments, compositions, systems and methods herein include making plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts. In some embodiments, methods disclosed herein may be used to rapidly generate large quantities of plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts directed to a particular target agent. Other aspects concern plasmid constructs associated with organic semiconductors. Yet other aspects concern complexes of nanotubes associated with dsDNA aptamers and tracking molecules.