Synthetic gagpol genes and their uses

Details Synthetic gagpol genes and their uses Synthetic gagpol genes and their uses

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Parkin, Jeffrey S. (Department: 1648)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Carbohydrates or derivatives

C424S188100, C424S208100

Reexamination Certificate

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07378515

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to synthetic gag and gagpol genes optimized for high level expression via codon optimization and the uses thereof for the efficient generation of vector particles. The invention further relates to the generation of packaging cells and vaccines based on the synthetic gag and gagpol genes.

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