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Enabling catalytic and quantitative N- and C-terminal protein labelling

Lead Research Organisation: University of Leeds
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry

Abstract

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Publications

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Description In this short (3 month) pathfinder project we aimed to develop a protein labelling technology which we had developed within the group. Catalytic and quantitative ways to modify proteins are of interest both for commercial applications and for use in academia. Within the project we carried out both a market analysis for our proposed technology and key proof-of-principle experiments. The proof-of-principle experiments were successful and supported continued investigation of the approach. This is now continuing through a subsequent BBSRC follow-on fund award (BB/R005540/1) which is ongoing. The initial commercial analysis enabled us to identify to identify a potential SME partner for the technology with whom we are now working.
Exploitation Route We have obtained further funding (BB/R005540/1) to develop the initial findings from this pathfinder award into a commercialisable technology.
Sectors Manufacturing

including Industrial Biotechology

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology

 
Description The technology developed through this proposal is now being used in industrial collaborations with existing and prospective non-academic research partners. Details of these collaborations are currently confidential.
First Year Of Impact 2020
Sector Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology
Impact Types Economic

 
Description ACROPATH: Artificial Cells for highly sensitive and RObust diagnosis of PATHogen infections
Amount £1,242,474 (GBP)
Funding ID UKRI/MR/B000291/1 
Organisation Medical Research Council (MRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 02/2025 
End 02/2028
 
Description BBSRC follow-on fund
Amount £250,000 (GBP)
Funding ID BB/R005540/1 
Organisation Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2018 
End 09/2019
 
Description IMProGlyco
Amount € 2,998,000 (EUR)
Funding ID 101186774 
Organisation European Innovation Council 
Sector Public
Country European Union (EU)
Start 02/2025 
End 01/2028
 
Description Multivalent display of sugar antigens via site selective enzymatic modification of cholera toxin
Amount £112,000 (GBP)
Organisation GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) 
Sector Private
Country Global
Start 09/2020 
End 09/2024
 
Description Sortase conjugate vaccines
Amount £39,288 (GBP)
Organisation University of Leeds 
Sector Academic/University
Country United Kingdom
Start 09/2019 
End 03/2020
 
Title Method of Trasnpeptidastion 
Description A method for the efficient labelling of proteins using transpeptidases. 
IP Reference  
Protection Patent / Patent application
Year Protection Granted 2023
Licensed No