How are codons that span introns represented in sequence listings?
The MPEP addresses the representation of codons that span introns in 37 CFR 1.822(c)(3). Specifically, it states:
“In those situations, the ‘amino acid symbol shall be listed below the portion of the codon containing two nucleotides.'”
This requirement clarifies how to represent an amino acid corresponding to a codon that spans an intron. It ensures that the amino acid is aligned with the majority of its corresponding codon, providing a clear and consistent representation in the sequence listing.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2423.02 - Depiction Of Coding Regions,
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