Metal binding proteins and associated methods

Details Metal binding proteins and associated methods Metal binding proteins and associated methods

2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Wax, Robert A. (Department: 1653)

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless,...

By reacting with chemical agents

C261S001000, C405S128500, C435S289100, C588S412000

Reexamination Certificate

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07135605

ABSTRACT:
Metal binding proteins, associated compositions and methods for their production and use are disclosed. The metal binding proteins include have amino acid sequences analogous to at least one metal binding protein, and conservative amino acid substitutions thereof from a brine shrimp (Artemia). Also provided are the associated nucleic acid sequences encoding metal binding proteins.

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