Kits and methods of detection using cellulose binding domain fusion proteins

Patent · Tue Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:644381

Shoseyov, O; Yosef, K

A cellulose binding domain (CBD) having a high affinity for crystalline cellulose and chitin is disclosed, along with methods for the molecular cloning and recombinant production. Fusion products comprising the CBD and a second protein are likewise described. A wide range of applications are contemplated for both the CBD and the fusion products, including drug delivery, affinity separations, and diagnostic techniques. 16 figs.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: FG03-92ER20069
• Assignee: Yissum Research Development Co., Jerusalem (Israel)
• Patent Number(s): US 5,738,984/A/
• Application Number: PAN: 8-460,458
• OSTI ID: 644381
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 14 Apr 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

55 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
BASIC STUDIES
CELLULOSE
BIOCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
DNA-CLONING
AFFINITY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES