Recombinant DNA vectors capable of expressing apoaequorin
First Claim
1. A polynucleotide sequence comprising,
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.
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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.
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4 Claims
- 1. A polynucleotide sequence comprising,
- space="preserve" listing-type="tabular">______________________________________ 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeVirginia K. Eckenrode
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Original AssigneeThe University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
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InventorsPrasher, Douglas, Cormier, Milton J.
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Primary Examiner(s)Martinell, James
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Application NumberUS07/960,195Time in Patent Office970 DaysField of Search435/69.1, 435/172.3, 435/252.3, 435/252.35, 435/320.1, 935/10, 935/11, 935/72-75, 536/23.2, 536/23.5, 536/24.3US Class Current435/252.33CPC Class CodesC07K 14/43595 from coelenteratae, e.g. me...Y10S 530/855 Proteins from animals other...
