High molecular weight collagen-like protein polymers

Details High molecular weight collagen-like protein polymers High molecular weight collagen-like protein polymers

1992-11-05

1996-03-05

Patterson, Jr., Charles L.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...

43525233, 536 235, 530356, 5303889, 5303898, C12P 2102, C12N 1512, C07K 14245, C07K 1447

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ABSTRACT:
Collagen-like polymers having repetitive triads are produced having reduced proline content, where glycine is the initial amino acid and the subsequent amino acids are varied, while retaining at least a minimum percentage of prolines. The resulting polymers have collagen-like properties, but are capable of being produced in unicellular microorganisms at high molecular weights and in high efficiency. The polymers while retaining collagen-like characteristics, include various novel sequences which impart new characteristics, finding wide use in photographic, medical, structural and fiber applications.

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