> Sorry for asking out of context question. Can a mutated DNA or protein > molecule be patented.
Yes and no. A molecule as such cannot be patented. But the use of a molecule for a specific purpose can be. There are many patents for small molecule drugs, and also for engineered antibodies, which are proteins. There are patents for industrial use of enzymes too. regards, Chris ____________________________________________ Chris Morris chris.mor...@stfc.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1925 603689 Fax: +44 (0)1925 603634 Mobile: 07921-717915 Skype: chrishgmorris http://www.citeulike.org/blog/chrishmorris STFC, Daresbury Laboratory, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD UK
