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Methods for ligation and uses thereof

US8940501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K2217/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for ligation. The invention provides novel reagents and methods for ligating an acyl donor compound with an acyl acceptor compound. Provided acyl donor compounds comprise a transamidase recognition sequence that allows ligation with a nucleophilic acyl acceptor in the presence of transamidase. The invention further provides kits comprising acyl donor compounds and optionally comprising other reagents for ligation.

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