Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the vector is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of the P.sub.L O.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expression vector, the nucleic acid sequence of which comprises a promoter that is capable of controlling, when the vector is in a bacterial host and the temperature is lowered to below about 20.degree. C., the production of recombinant peptide or protein encoded by a gene contained within the vector. The invention also relates to host cells containing the vectors and to a method of producing a recombinant protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expression vector, the nucleic acid sequence of which comprises a promoter that is capable of controlling, when the vector is in a bacterial host and the temperature is lowered to below about 20.degree. C., the production of recombinant peptide or protein encoded by a gene contained within the vector. The invention also relates to host cells containing the vectors and to a method of producing a recombinant protein.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the vector is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of the P.sub.L O.sub.

Abstract: A novel analog of human superoxide dismutase which comprises the non-acetylated, non-glycosylated form of natural human superoxide dismutase having the ser-met amino acid sequence attached to the N-terminus and a mixture comprising this analog and non-acetylated, non-glycosylated superoxide dismutase having an amino acid sequence identical to that of natural human superoxide dismutase are provided. Methods of catalyzing a chemical reaction using the novel analog and mixture are provided.

Abstract: An improved plasmid for the production of superoxide dismutase on an analog thereof which upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a gene encoding superoxide dismutase or the analog. The plasmid is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon; a second restriction enzyme site; a gene encoding superoxide dismutase or the analog; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the plasmid is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of P.sub.L O.sub.L and the 5' end of the N utilization site is less than about 80 base pairs.

Abstract: An improved plasmid for the production of superoxide dismutase which upon introduction into a host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a gene encoding superoxide dismutase. The plasmid which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon; a second restriction enzyme site; a gene encoding superoxide dismutase; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the plasmid is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of P.sub.L O.sub.L and the 5' end of the N utilization site is less than about 80 base pairs.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site for transcribing mRNA; and ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal bindig site; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; an origin of replication; and a fragment designated CI.sup.434 on which is included the gene for the repressor protein and its associated promoter and operator.

Abstract: An improved plasmid for the production of superoxide dismutase which upon introduction into a host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a gene encoding superoxide dismutase. The plasmid includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon; a second restriction enzyme site; a gene encoding superoxide dismutase; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the plasmid is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of P.sub.L O.sub.L and the 5' end of the N utilization site is less than about 80 base pairs.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; an origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identificable phenotypic trait manifested when the vector is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of the P.sub.L O.sub.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; and ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into and ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; and origin of replication and a gene associated with a selectable or identifiable phenotypic trait manifested when the vector is present in the host. The distance between the 3' end of the P.sub.L O.sub.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site for transcribing mRNA; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.

Abstract: An improved vector upon introduction into a suitable host containing the thermolabile repressor C.sub.I renders the host capable of effecting expression of a desired gene. The vector is a double-stranded DNA molecule which includes in 5' to 3' order the following: the promoter and operator P.sub.L O.sub.L from lambda bacteriophage; the N utilization site; a first restriction enzyme site permitting replacement of the ribosomal binding site which follows thereafter; a ribosomal binding site; an ATG initiation codon or DNA which is converted into an ATG initiation codon upon insertion of the desired gene into the vector; a second restriction enzyme site for inserting the gene in phase with the ATG codon; a T.sub.1 T.sub.2 rRNA transcription termination sequence; an origin of replication; and a fragment designated cI.sup.434 on which is included the gene for the repressor protein and its associated promoter and operator.