US4443539A
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Process for preparing bovine growth hormone
Assignee: Pharmacia and Upjohn Co
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Filing: 1981-06-08
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2001-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A process for expression of the gene for bovine growth hormone in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Bovine growth hormone can be used to increase milk production in cows.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H. Fraser
- 👤 Barbara J. Bruce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:19
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K14/00; C07K14/435; C07K14/575; C07K14/61; C12; C12N; C12N15/00; C12N15/09; C12N15/63; C12N15/79; C12N15/80; C12N15/81; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/848; Y10S435/849; Y10S435/911; Y10S435/94; Y10S435/942
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A process for preparing bovine growth hormone which comprises culturing S. cerevisiae LL20 (pBGH1), having the deposit accession number NRRL Y-12485, in an aqueous nutrient medium under controlled conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process for preparing bovine growth hormone which comprises culturing S. cerevisiae LL20 (pBGH1), having the deposit accession number NRRL Y-12485, in an aqueous nutrient medium under controlled conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
S. cerevisiae LL20 (pBGH1) having the deposit accession number NRRL Y-12485.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
S. cerevisiae LL20 (pBGH1) having the deposit accession number NRRL Y-12485.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
2 words
Plasmid pBGH1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
2 words
Plasmid pBGH1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
E. coli HB101 (pBGH1), having the deposit accession number NRRL B-12483.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
E. coli HB101 (pBGH1), having the deposit accession number NRRL B-12483.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-17 | 1987-10-17 | 1988-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-17 | 1991-10-17 | 1992-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-17 | 1995-10-17 | 1996-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |