Nucleic acid modifying enzymes

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Hutson, Richard G (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...

Transferase other than ribonuclease

C435S183000, C435S091100, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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07919296

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides for an improved generation of novel nucleic acid modifying enzymes. The improvement is the fusion of a sequence-non-specific nucleic-acid-binding domain to the enzyme in a manner that enhances the ability of the enzyme to bind and catalytically modify the nucleic acid.

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