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Title: Catalytic and reactive polypeptides and methods for their preparation and use

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5080540

Catalytic and reactive polypeptides include a binding site specific for a reactant or reactive intermediate involved in a chemical reaction of interest. The polypeptides further include at least one active functionality proximate to the binding site, where the active functionality is capable of catalyzing or chemically participating in the chemical reaction in such a way that the reaction rate is enhanced. Methods for preparing the catalytic peptides include chemical synthesis, site-directed mutagenesis of antibody and enzyme genes, covalent attachment of the functionalities through particular amino acid side chains, and the like. 26 figures.

Assignee:
Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5302516; A
Application Number:
CNN: AI-24695; N 00014-87-K-0256; CHE8822412; C87-101226; PPN: US 7-988643
OSTI ID:
5080540
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 10 Dec 1992
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English