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Recombinant DNA vectors capable of expressing apoaequorin
Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-09
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Granted: 1995-06-06
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Expires: 2012-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A gene which codes for the protein apoaequorin is disclosed alone with recombinant DNA vectors containing this gene. Homogeneous peptides having the bioluminescence properties of natural, mixed apoaeqorin are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton J. Cormier
- 👤 Douglas Prasher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:24
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K14/00; C07K14/435; C07K14/43504; C07K14/43595; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S530/00; Y10S530/855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A polynucleotide sequence comprising, ______________________________________
1 8 23 38 53
##STR12##
68 83 98 113
##STR13##
128 143 158 173 188
##STR14##
______________________________________ or a corresponding RNA sequence, wherein said polynucleotide sequence encodes a protein capable of producing visible light when combined with a luciferin and contacted with calcium ions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A polynucleotide sequence comprising, ______________________________________
1 8 23 38 53
##STR12##
68 83 98 113
##STR13##
128 143 158 173 188
##STR14##
______________________________________ or a corresponding RNA sequence, wherein said polynucleotide sequence encodes a protein capable of producing visible light when combined with a luciferin and contacted with calcium ions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
A vector comprising, the polynucleotide sequence of claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
A microorganism comprising the vector of claim 2.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The microorganism of claim 3 wherein the microorganism is E. Coli.
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