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Title: Methods of use of cellulose binding domain proteins

Patent ·
OSTI ID:541745

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);Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,670,623/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-460,462
OSTI ID:
541745
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 23 Sep 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English