Method of producing secreted CMV glycoprotein H
AssigneeChiron Corporation
InventorRichard Spaete
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Abstract
Methods for the recombinant expression and secretion of viral proteins are disclosed. The methods involve the use of compatible escorts to shuttle the proteins to the cell surface. In this way, egress of recombinantly produced proteins out of the cell is facilitated, resulting in increased yields and easier purification of the desired protein.
Claims6
A method for recombinantly producing an immunologically reactive truncated cytomegalovirus glycoprotein H wherein said truncated glycoprotein H lacks all or a portion of a transmembrane binding domain which is present in native human cytomegalovirus glycoprotein H, said method comprising (a) coexpressing in a host cell a first gene encoding said truncated glycoprotein H with a second gene encoding soluble fibroblast growth factor receptor, under conditions whereby said truncated glycoprotein H is secreted from said host cell;
- and (b) recovering said secreted glycoprotein H.
A method for recombinantly producing an immunologically reactive truncated cytomegalovirus glycoprotein H wherein said truncated glycoprotein H lacks all or a portion of a transmembrane binding domain which is present in native human cytomegalovirus glycoprotein H, said method comprising (a) coexpressing in a host cell a first gene encoding said truncated glycoprotein H with a second gene encoding a UL115 polypeptide, under conditions whereby said truncated glycoprotein H is secreted by said host cell;
- and (b) recovering said secreted glycoprotein H.
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