What symbols are used for termination codons in nucleotide sequences?
What symbols are used for termination codons in nucleotide sequences?
According to MPEP 2412.05, termination codons in nucleotide sequences are represented by specific symbols:
“The symbols “TAA,” “TGA,” or “TAG” should be used to represent termination codons.”
This means that when including a termination codon in a nucleotide sequence listing, you should use one of these three specific codon sequences (TAA, TGA, or TAG) to indicate the end of the coding sequence. These symbols are universally recognized as stop codons in the genetic code and their proper representation is crucial for accurate interpretation of the sequence data in patent applications.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2412.05 - Representation And Symbols For Nucleotide And/Or Amino Acid Sequences,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure