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This listing of claims will replace all prior versions and listings of claims in the
application.
LISTING OF CLAIMS:
1.164. Canceled.
165.
(New) A method of cleaving a nucleic acid comprising
contacting a target DNA molecule having a target sequence with an engineered
and/or non-naturally-occurring Type II Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short
Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)—CRISPR associated (Cas) (CRISPR-Cas)
system comprising
a) a Cas9 protein; and
b) a single molecule DNA-targeling RNA comprising
|) a targeter-RINA that hybridizes with the target sequence, and
ji) an activator-RNA that hybridizes with the targeter-RNA to form a
double-stranded RNA duplex of a protein-binding segment,
wherein the activator-RNA and the targeter-RNA are covalently linked to one
another with intervening nucleotides,
wherein the single molecule ONA-targeting RINA forms a complex with the Cas
protein,
whereby the single molecule DNA-targeting FINA targets the target sequence, and the
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166. (New) An engineered and/or non-naturally-ocourring Type Il Clustered Regularly
Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)—CRISPR associated (Cas)
(CRISPR-Cas) system comprising
a Cas9 protein or a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the
Cas9 protein, and
a single molecule DNA-targeting RNA or a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide
sequence encoding the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA;
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA comprises
i) a targeter-RNA that is capable of hybridizing with a target sequence in a
target DNA molecule, and
ii) an activator-RNA that is capable of hybridizing with the targeter-RNA to
form a double-stranded RNA duplex of a protein-binding segment,
wherein the activator-RNA and the targeter-RNA are covalently linked to one
another with intervening nucleotides, and
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA is capable of forming a complex
with the Cas9 protein,
whereby hybridization of the targeter-RNA to the target sequence is capable of targeting
the Cas@ protein to the target DNA molecule,
167. (New) The system of Claim 166, wherein the nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide
sequence encoding the Cas9 protein and/or the nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide
sequence encoding the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA are one or more vectors.Application Serial No. 19/842,859
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168. (New) A method of cleaving or editing a target DNA molecule or modulating
transcription of at least one gene encoded thereon, the method comprising
contacting a target DNA molecule having a target sequence with an engineered
and/or non-naturally-occurting Type Il Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short
Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)—CRISPR associated (Cas) (CRISPR-Cas)
system comprising:
a) a single molecule DNA-targeting RNA comprising
i) targeter-RNA that hybridizes with the target sequence, and
ii) an activator-RNA that hybridizes with the targeter-RNA to form a
double-stranded RNA duplex of a protein-binding segment,
wherein the targeter-RNA and the activator-RNA are covalently linked to
one another with intervening nucleotides; and
b) a Cas9 protein,
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA forms a complex with the Cas9
protein, thereby targeting the Cas9 protein to the target DNA molecule,
whereby said target DNA molecule is cleaved or edited or transcription of at least one
gene encoded by the target DNA molecule is modulated
169. (New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the single molecule ONA-targeting RNA is
transcribed from a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the single
molecule DNA-targeting RNA.
170. (New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the Cas9 protein is transcribed and translated
from a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the Cas9 protein.
171. (New) The method of Claim 169, wherein the nucleotide sequence is operably linked to
a control element operable in a desired celll type.
172, (New) The method of Claim 170, wherein the nucleotide sequence is operably linked to
‘control element operable in a desired cell type.473.
174.
178.
176.
177.
178.
179.
180.
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(New) The method of Claim 169, wherein the vector is selected from the group
consisting of plasmids, cosmids, minicircles, phage, and viral vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 170, wherein the vector is selected from the group
consisting of plasmids, cosmids, minicircles, phage, and viral vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 173, wherein the viral vector is selected from the group
consisting of retroviral, lentiviral, adenoviral, adeno-associated, and herpes simplex
virus vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 174, wherein the viral vector is selected from the group
consisting of retroviral, lentiviral, adenoviral, adeno-associated, and herpes simplex
virus vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the CRISPR-Cas system comprises two or
more single molecule DNA-targeting RNAs.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the method comprises creation of a double
strand break in the target DNA molecule which is repaired by a non-homologous end
Joining (NHEu) repair mechanism, thereby editing the target DNA molecule.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the method comprises creation of a double
strand break in the target DNA molecule which is repaired by a homology-directed
repair mechanism which incorporates a sequence of a donor polynucleotide into the
target DNA molecule, thereby editing the target DNA molecule.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
Protein Transduction Domain(s) (PTD(s)).181
182.
183.
184.
185.
186.
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(New) The method of Claim 180, wherein the one or more PTO(s) aid in traversal of an
organelle membrane.
(New) The method of Claim 180, wherein the one or more PTD(s) comprises an amino
acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:268 and 269.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
mutations in a RuvC domain and/or a HNH domain.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the Cas9 protein is transcribed and translated
from a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the Cas9 protein,
wherein the nucleotide sequence is modified relative to a corresponding wild-type
nucleotide sequence, wherein the modification replaces one or more codons in the wild-
type nucleotide sequence with one or more different codons encoding the same amino
acid.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein said Cas9 protein comprises an activity
portion having an amino acid sequence that is modified compared to an amiino acid
sequence of a corresponding wild-type Cas9 protein and cleaves only one strand of
DNA.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the Cas9 protein is transcribed and translated
from a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the Cas9 protein,
wherein the nucleotide sequence is modified relative to a corresponding wild-type
nucleotide sequence, wherein the modification replaces ane or more codons in the wild-
type nucleotide sequence with one or more different codons encoding the same amino
acid.187.
188.
189,
190.
191.
192.
193.
194.
195.
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(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the single molecule DNA-targeling RNA is
transcribed from a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the single
molecule DNA-targeting RNA.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the Cas@ protein is transcribed and translated
from a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the Cas9 protein.
(New) The method of Claim 187, wherein the nucleotide sequence is operably linked to
a control element operable in a desired cell type.
(New) The method of Claim 188, wherein the nucleotide sequence is operably linked to
a control element operable in a desired cell type.
(New) The method of Claim 187, wherein the vector is selected from the group
consisting of plasmids, cosmids, minicircles, phage, and viral vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 188, wherein the vector is selected from the group
consisting of plasmids, cosmids, minicircles, phage, and viral vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 191, wherein the viral vector is selected from the group
consisting of retroviral, lentiviral, adenoviral, adeno-associated, and herpes simplex
virus vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 192, wherein the viral vector is selected from the group
consisting of retroviral, lentiviral, adenoviral, adeno-associated, and herpes simplex
virus vectors.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the CRISPA-Cas system comprises two or
more single molecule DNA-targeting RNAS.196.
197.
198.
199.
200.
201.
202.
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(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the method comprises editing the target DNA
molecule by insertion of a sequence of a donor polynucleotide into the cleaved strand of
the target DNA molecule.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the method comprises editing the target DNA
molecule by a homology-directed repair mechanism.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
Protein Transduction Domain(s) (PTD(s))..
(New) The method of Claim 198, wherein the one or more PTD(s) aid in traversal of an
organelle membrane.
(New) The method of Claim 198, wherein the one or more PTD(s) comprises an amino
acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:268 and 269.
185, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more.
(New) The method of Cl
mutations in a RuvC domain and/or a HNH domain.
(New) The method of Claim 185, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises a mutation
selected from D10A and H840A with reference to the numbering of Streptococcus
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203. (New) An engineered and/or non-naturally occurring Type Il Clustered Regularly
Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)—CRISPR associated (Cas)
(CRISPR-Cas) system comprising
a) a Cas9 protein, or a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding
said Cas9 protein; and
b) a single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or a nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA;
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA comprises:
i) a targeter-RINA that is capable of hybridizing with a target sequence in a
target DNA molecule, and
ii) an activator-RNA that is capable of hybridizing with the targeter-ANA to
form a double-stranded RNA duplex of a protein-binding segment,
wherein the activator-RNA and the targeter-RNA are covalently linked to one
another with intervening nucleotides; and
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA is capable of forming a complex
with the Cas9 protein, thereby targeting the Cas9 protein to the target DNA
molecule,
whereby said system is capable of cleaving or editing the target DNA molecule or
modulating transcription of at least one gene encoded by the target DNA molecule.
204. (New) The system of Claim 203, wherein one or both of the nucleic acids of a) and b)
are one or more vectors and wherein the nucleotide sequence encoding said Caso
protein and/or the nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting
RNA are operably linked to a control element operable in a desired cell type.
205. (New) The system of Claim 203, comprising two or more single molecule DNA
targeting RNAs, or one or more nucleic acids comprising a nucleotide sequence
encoding single molecule DNA-targeting RNAs.206.
207.
208.
209.
210.
att
212.
213,
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(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
Protein Transduction Domain(s) (PTD(s).
(New) The system of Claim 206, wherein the one or more PTD(s) aid in traversal of an
organelle membrane
(New) The system of Claim 208, wherein the one or more PTD(s) comprises an amino
acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:268 and 269.
(New) The system of Claim 204, wherein the one or more vectors are selected from the
group consisting of plasmids, cosmids, minicircles, phage, and viral vectors.
(New) The system of Claim 209, wherein the viral vector is selected from the group
consisting of retroviral, lentiviral, adenoviral, adeno-associated, and herpes simplex
virus vectors.
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
mutations in a RuvC domain and/or a HNH domain
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the nucleotide sequence encoding said Cas9
protein is modified relative to a corresponding wild-type nucleotide sequence, wherein
the modification replaces one or more codons in the wild-type nucleotide sequence with
one or more different codons encoding the same amino acid.
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein said Cas9 protein comprises an activity
portion having an amino acid sequence that is modified compared to an amino acid
sequence of a corresponding wild-type Cas9 protein and is capable of cleaving only one
strand of DNA.
10214.
215.
216.
217.
218.
219.
220.
221
222.
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(New) The system of Claim 213, wherein the nucleotide sequence encoding said Cas9
protein is modified relative to a corresponding wild-type nucleotide sequence, wherein
the modification replaces one or more codons in the wild-type nucleotide sequence with
‘one or more different codons encoding the same amino acid.
(New) The system of Claim 213, comprising two or more single molecule DNA-
targeting RNAs, or one or more nucleic acids comprising two or more nucleotide
sequences encoding single molecule DNA-targeting RNAs.
(New) The system of Claim 213, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
Protein Transduction Domain(s) (PTD(s)).
(New) The system of Claim 216, wherein the one or more PTD(s) aid in traversal of an
organelle membrane.
(New) The system of Claim 216, wherein the one or more PTD(s) comprises an amino
acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:268 and 269.
(New) The system of Claim 213, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises one or more
mutations in a Ruv domain and/or a HNH domain.
(New) The system of Claim 213, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises a mutation
selected from D10A and H840A with reference to the numbering of Streptococcus
pyogenes Cas9 protein.
(New) The system of Claim 220, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises the mutation
D10A.
(New) The system of Claim 220, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises the mutation
H840A,
1223.
224,
225,
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(New) A single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide
sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA,
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA comprises:
i) a targeter-RNA that is capable of hybridizing with a target sequence in a target
DNA molecule, and
il) an activator-RINA that is capable of hybridizing with the targeter-RNA to form a
double-stranded duplex of a protein-binding segment,
‘wherein |) and i) are arranged in a 5'to 3' orientation and are covalently linked to one
another with intervening nucleotides;
wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA is capable of forming a complex with a
Cas@ protein and hybriaization of the targeter-RINA to the target sequence is
capable of targeting the Cas9 protein to the target DNA molecule, and
‘wherein the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA comprises one or more sequence
modifications compared to a sequence of a corresponding wild type tracrRNA
and/or rRNA.
(New) A Type II Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats
(CRISPR)-CRISPR associated (Cas) (CRISPR-Cas) system comprising the single
molecule DNA-targeting RNA of Claim 223 and a Cas@ protein,
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the modification comprises an engineered secondary structure.
12226.
227.
228.
229,
230.
231.
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(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the modification comprises a reduction in the length and/or degree of
complementation in a region of hybridization, compared to a region of hybridization of a
wild type DNA-targeting RNA, in the portion of the protein-binding segment that forms a
double-stranded RNA duplex
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the protein-binding segment comprises an artificial loop.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the activator-RNA comprises the 88 nucleotide tracrRNA sequence set forth in
SEQ ID NO:433.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the modification comprises adding, removing, or otherwise altering loops and/or
hairpins in the single molecule DNA-targeting RNA.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the modification comprises one or more additional segments at the 5" end of the
targeter-ANA.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 223,
wherein the modification comprises one or more modified nucleotides in the nucleotide
sequence.
13232.
233.
234.
235,
236.
237.
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(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RIA, of Claim 231,
wherein the one or more modified nucleotides comprises at least one non-naturally-
occurring nucleotide, nucleotide mimetic, or analog thereof.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 232,
wherein the one or more modified nucleotides are modified at the ribose, phosphate,
andior base moiety.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 232,
wherein the one or more modified nucleotides are selected from the group consisting of
2-O-methyl analogs or 2tluoro analogs.
(New) The single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, or the nucleic acid comprising a
nucleotide sequence encoding said single molecule DNA-targeting RNA, of Claim 282,
wherein the one or more modified nucleotides are selected from the group consisting of
2-aminopurine, §-bromo-uridine, pseudouridine, and 7-methylguanosine.
(New) A method of cleaving or editing a target DNA molecule or modulating
transcription of a gene encoded by the target DNA molecule, the method comprising
contacting the system of Ciaim 224 with a target DNA molecule having the target
sequence.
(New) The method of Claim 236, wherein the target DNA molecule is edited, wherein
the editing comprises modifying the target DNA molecule by inserting a sequence of a
donor polynucleotide, said insertion resulting in an insertion, deletion, or substitution of
one or more nucleotides.
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239.
240.
241.
242.
243.
244.
245.
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(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein said Cas9 protein comprises an activity
portion having an amino acid sequence that is modified compared to an amino acid
sequence of a corresponding wild-type Cas9 protein.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the activator-RNA comprising the 88
nucleotide tracrRNA sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:433,
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises a mutation
selected from D10A and H840A with reference to the numbering of Streptococcus
pyogenes Cas9 protein.
(New) The method of Claim 240, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises the mutation
HB40/.
(New) The method of Claim 168, wherein the method comprises editing the target DNA
molecule by insertion of a sequence of a donor polynucleotide into the cleaved strand of
the target DNA molecule,
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein said Cas9 protein comprises an activity
portion having an amino acid sequence that is modified compared to an amino acid
sequence of a corresponding wild-type Cas9 protein.
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the activator-RNA comprises the 88 nucleotide
tracrRNA sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:433.
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the Cas protein comprises a mutation
selected from D10A and H840A with reference to the numbering of Streptococcus
pyogenes Cas9 protein.
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247.
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(Now) The system of Claim 245, wherein the Cas9 protein comprises the mutation
He40A.
(New) The system of Claim 203, wherein the system comprises a donor polynucleotide
and the system is capable of editing the target DNA molecule by inserting a sequence
of the donor polynucleotide into a cleaved strand of the target DNA molecule.
16IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE,
In re application of: Confirmation No. 8182
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CALIFORNIA et al
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The Examiner is requested to consider the following remarks regarding:
WO 2013/141680 (cite no. 1) as they relate to pending claims 1, 2, 5-8, 10-19, 22-
25, 29-35, 38-45, 48-52, 56, 58-60, 64, 65, 73-77, 84, 86, 89, 102-106, 109-111, 113-121, 148,
and 149 in US 13/842,859 (the '859 application);
Sapranauskas er al. (cite no, 2) as they relate to claims 1, 2, 6-8, 11, 1214-17, 38,
40, 44, 45, 49-52, 56, 64, 65, 74-77, 109-118, and 121 in the '859 application ;
Gameau er al. (cite no. 3) as they relate to claims 1, 2, 6, 11, 44, 45, 49-
56, 64,
65, and 74-77 in the '859 application;
Notice of Allowance and Fee(s) for US 14/054,414 (cite no. 4) as they related to
claims 38, 40, 41, 43, 64, 69, 70, 92-95, 98-102, 104, 122, 130, and 131 in the '859 application;
Mali ¢7 al. (cite no, 5) and Cong er al. (cite no, 6) as they relate to claims 38, 40,
64, 69, 70, 92-95, 98-102, and 104 in the ‘859 application;
WO 2014/065596 (cite no. 7) as they relate to claims 38, 40, 41, 43, 64, 69, 70,
92-95, 98-102, and 104 104 in the *859 application; and,
WO 2014/089290 (cite no. 8), US 8,697,359 (cite no 9), and WO 2014/099750
no, 10) as they relate to claims 38, 40, 41, 43, 64, 69, 70, 92-95, 98-102, 104, 122, 130, and
13 in the '859 application.
The remarks cite to the paragraph numbering of the '859 publication, US 2014-
0068797 Al (the "797 publication).Application No: [3842859
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Claim 1
As scusedon p. 23, ns 1630, WO 2013141680 discloses
NAsrrRNA compl iin cope of DNAageing RNAS seed
ADNAsupeing RNA comping in claim and defined at [0136] & [0137] ofthe "97 publition.
‘The DNA rgting RNAS st fat in WO 2013/4168 ince many of he
same element discussed inthe peiication ofthis pplication,
(i) aft segment comprising «ule segue tt complementary oa
sequence na target DNA and
DNA arging RNAS having segment conplemenay oa sequence na
‘target DNA of elim | iene dslosed a. Fgue 20C and tp, 2,
lines 79a pe 24, ines 1-28 of WO 2013140
Figure 20 (iscusd on, ines 14.28 discloses a crRNALacRNA
copes having a paver egion complementary oa sue ina target DNA
and. ines 7-9 discloses [ interne gis phage end plaid DNA
wove by therapies CRISPR3 runes te presence, within the trget
DNA, ofa rotospuoersouenoe complementary tothe pared
rRNA?
ia seond segment that inkras waste dicted mdiling polypoid
DNAsagetng RNAS having a cond segment tatters wth te-
diet ming polyepie of cain |isexpesydsloedat eg Figure
20 of WO) 201314680, which ses eRNA.trceRNA compled wih
Oss,
“Site dread motifing poppies wed inca Lief in
paragraph [O18] ofthe 797 pubation inclu Ca.
Cain
The DNA tating RNA of cli |, wherein he fist egmen comprises 8
ruckoides tt have 1 complemen a equ in th tget DNA,
The fist segment comprises ® mci tat ave 10% complement to
a sagen inthe tet DNA ofl is dled ate, ci 24 of WO
2013/4168 wc ceted oe protspacer sequence ina target DNA tat
is 10% complementary ta 20-mcetide spacer equnce ina GRNA.
Chaim $
The DNAtapeting NA of cin |, when tested moijing
olypepide compris en nina acid equnc having teas about 759%
WO 2013141680 cisloses DNA-trgeting RNAs having at east about 75%
anno cds guen: ident oth conesgnting potions of SEQID NO:Application No: [3842859
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‘WO 2013/141680.
‘amin acid sequence ety to amino acs 7-166 31-103
C9 ain acd sequence deen 1G 3 0 tothe coresponding
tons in ny ofthe amino acid sequences set orth as SEQ ID NOs I-56
and BEM,
1317. SEQUDNO: [in WO201374 680 as rete tn 107 iio
‘SEQID NO: 1317 in claim §,
Claim 6
ADNA polynckoide comprising a mule eee tht ene the
DNA-eting RNA of in 1
The DNA plynucetide ending 2 DNA-trging RNA of claim 6s
islet a eg, page, ines 2-24 and Fi. LB of WO 201314168, which
isles pCa) has sequencing encoding DNAagetng INA
(vacRNA ad SP)
Chaim 7
recombinant expression etrcuprsingte DNA polymeleie of claim
4
The eonbinant epeson vector comping aDNA poljrckide
cncing a DNA-rgting RNA of lai Tis lose seg, pines 2-
Mand Fig. [of WO 201341680 which dla cheat eresetation
fifrlogous iin two plasmids use farthe aversion of the Cas8-
crRNA complex pCas SP isan expression vector with souenoes noting
4 DNAHtreting RNA (ra RNA ad SPI),
Chaim 8
The reombinant expression etr of cm 7, ween the aloe
sequence encoding the DNA tretng RNA i operably linked toa prom,
The vcr in wich te aukoide eqeneeeoing te DNA geting
BNA isoperty ike a promote of cin 8 isso at 3 ies
30.32 and claim 17 of WO 201/14168, wich dose ht the components
ofthe Cas complete (ineuing ar RNA and erRNA) en be in plasmids
containing bt promote),
Claim 1)
The reoombinan! expresso eir of chim 7, when th uli
sequent econ th DNA-tgtng RNA of cai fuer comprises 2
ull loring si,
The vectors iter conpsng mull cloning sites of claim 101 isosed a,
25. fines 17.22 of WO 201314168, wich dsr the cloning of
CaSPI psi,
Chim 17
Ain vito genetically modified host cel omprisng the DNA plynuclie
The geticlymolied hs cel comping DNA polytuleoties noting
DNA ering RNA of chi 1s ck at pI ies 3.27 of WOApplication No: [3842859
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of claim 6,
141680, which discloses how the pCasi-)SPI plasmid was introduced
into E.coli cells,
‘Chim 12
resin expression et comprising:
WO 213761680 dso reconbiartexeson vero comprising
racleotde sequences encodings DNA tein RNA anda sie dited
ding polypeptide. Se, eg, .3ines 3032, wich disclose thatthe
components fhe Cas compeesincting Cs), racrRNA, and rRNA)
canbe iin sng pls. Sea 9.29 (claim 17,
(Tena segue ending DNA ring RNA, when DNA-
‘aretng RNA comprises: 2) fit segment comprising a mucleotide sequence
‘atiscomplemenry toa sence ina tare DNA; nd) 2 second
segment hat inka wha ste- dred ming polyp and
‘WO 2013141680 does uke sequences encoving DNA tating
RNAs. Se dssson facia,
(ianuckaide equne enoning the ste-ieted modifing olypeptibe
comprising: aan RNA-binding prion hat inert with the DNA targeting
NA, and (nativity potion hat existe dee enya ati,
herein he site of enymati atvityis deterine bythe DNA-tgetng
RNA
TWO 2013418 dls ecnbinan exesion eos comprising
rote sequen ening Cs in atone nuckeie sotence
cnowinga DNAirgtig RNA (eg, cRNA and tracrRNA).
“Sie dese ming poypepli” as wed in cli 12s defied in US
214 M6STST io incude Cad.
Claim 13
A revonbinat expression vector omprnng:
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses recombinant expression vectors, See discussion
for claim 12, above,
(Tanai seguro endings DNA ring RNA, when heDNA-
‘ewig RNA copies 2 fis seen comping mcletie sequence
ttatiscomplemeniry toa sence inate DNA; and) 2a
segment hat interes waste dred ming polyp and
WO 2013/41680 dco rexombinantexpeson vcs with ule
sequences ening DNA geting RNAS, Se discussion for cai 2 aoe
(ive ruckoteseqpne eng te se dieed modifi ope,
heen sede ming polpeide compris: (2) an RNA-
binding portion that interacts withthe DNA-tretng RNA; nd (ban activity
gorio tt mois rnsriionwitin heft DNA, when the se of
modulated transcription within the target DNA is determined by the DNA-
WO 21374168 dsloses olenide sequences encoding se decd
uahng polypepies that ave an RNA-binding portion at ners with
DNAdaptng DNA and an att portion tat modus transcription
within te age DNA, Seep, 1 ines 23, which ists Cas) mutes
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ving RNA
lave ly one stand sie of bh sands)
Vacant Cs st-ieted polyps eli redued
endodeoyrbomukase atte infued an exangl of sided
nding polpepties wih navy portion that mules arson of
target DNA in paragraph [0409] of US 201410068797,
Chaim 1
A variant site ieted mailing polpeplide comprising
(Daa RNA inking portion tira whe DNA ageing RNA,
‘be DNA trptng RNA comprises aac sequence hat is
complementary ia eqn ina target DNA and
(i) anactivty potion hat exhibits roducedserected enzymatic activity,
vein te si of ext activity i dein hy th DNA rting
RNA.
Wo 2013141680 ciscloes variant se reced mating polypeptides. See
discussion for claim 13, above,
Chaim 15
‘The variant steed modifying polypeptide of cam 14, comprising an
S404 matation oe. pyogenes sequence SQ NOS orth
conespnting maton in any of te anno acd sequen se fthasEQID
‘NOs:1-256 and 795-1346.
WO 23161680 does variant sie rected modi
comping a coreg tion n SEQ ID NO
Lines 23-2 (closing Cas mutants with tied HN aie temo,
exemplified by NI91A and 868A). These mutations ge he same ative
site (HNH) as HRAUA,
‘The unmutatd Cas) soquence in WO20L3 141680 (SEQID NO: 1) is 10%
identical in quence SEQ ID NO: 31 inci 13.
Claim 16
The aint se dred mong pole of cm 4 comprising
DIOA mutton oft. pyogenes sec SEQ ID NO athe
comesponding mutation in any ofthe amino aid sequenses set fot s SEQ ID
Nos 26 and 95.1346,
WO 213141680 dloes vat ste deed moilying poppies
comprising acoresponing mtn in SEQ ID NO: 1317, Se, eg, page 3,
Lines 23-2 (closing Cas mata with muted Ran ative site mi
exemplified by D31A), Th D31A muti tages the same ate site
(RuvC)asDI0A.
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Claim 17
17 The var sidered moda polypeptide of clin 4, comprising
bath
WO 2013141680 ciscloes variant screed moaving polypeptides. See
discussion for claims 15-16, above,
(De DIGR maton of eyo sequence SEQID NOR ie
conespnting maton in any of te anno acd sequen se fthas EQ ID
‘NOs:1-256 and 795-1346; and
WO 2013141680 dloes vat ste ted moda polypeptides
faving tations coreponing to DIDA. See discon for cai 6 above
(Gyan RDA mutton oe S,pyogns sequence SEQID NOS ort
comespening mutation in any ofthe anno acd sequences seth as SEQID
NOs 286 and 951346,
WO 2013147680 discloses varia ste directed modlyng polypepies
faving tations corespening to HBAIA, Se dscson fe claim 15,
abe
Chaim 18
‘A cher se dieted nding polypeptide comprising
(Gan RNA Finn potion tat incr wit a DNA arpeing RNA, when
the DNAtargtng RNA comprises anceidesequne hati
complementary ia equne ina tage! DNA; and
(ian activity potion tates dietdeazymati activity, wherein
these ofenzmati atts deine bythe DNA targeting RNA
WO 2314168 does chinersite-deed moi ying polypeptide,
See, eg, ll nes 12 (een steed Cs and Hind
Cas9), See also discussion for claims | and 12, above.
“Chiner polyp” df in paragraph 0115 of US 201406897 a
include polypeptides made by the combination isin of to obese
scare seen of anno acids.
Claim 19
The chime sired ning polyp of cai 18 compesing en
amino aid sequen having tes about 75% ain aid segue identity to
amino wis 71660" 731-1018 ofthe Cs9 Cs anno ac sequene
depicted in 1G. 3 orto the corespoting ports in ayo tai aid
sequen sf 8 SEQ ID NOs 286 and 95.134,
\W0 20131468 dls chines se deed nding poy
avingat est 75% eqns ident o oto mor of he SEQID NOs in
claim 19. See discussion for claim 5, above,
‘Chim 22
‘The chimeric ste ined modiyng polyepide of lai 18, wherein he
eosyatic activity modes the tut DNA,
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses site-directed modifying polypeptides with
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‘Claim 23
The chime sided ning polypeie of din 2, wherein te
earynatic att is ruckase acy, methane ety, demety ase,
activity, DNA npuiraiviy, DNA damage cy, deamination att,
cistae avy, alain avy, depuration avi, oiatin ati,
pyvinidn dime forming atv, integrase avy, tansposis acti
evonbie avy, polymers ati, ie atviy, bela atviy,
phos ati or gieospae acy.
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses chimeric site-directed modifying polypeptides with
nuclease activity, See discussion for claim 22, above
Chim 2
The chimeric stedinedmodiyng polypepide of lai 23, wherein he
enzymatic activity is nuclease atvity.
WO 2013/4160 cisloses chimeri sie-recied malying polypeptides with
nuclease ati, See discussion far claim 2, ave
Chaim 25
The chime seine lng polyeide of din 24, wherein te
rules at inte double ste bein th target DNA.
Wo 2013/4680 ciscloes chimeric sie-reced mealying polypeptides with
double strand nuclease activity. See discussion for claim 22, above
Claim 29
‘An RNA polymuclide comprising 2 ruled sequence encoding the
chimeric eed modiljng polypeptide of im 1,
‘WO 2013141680 discloses RNA comprising a muclvide sequence encodings
cher site-directed moilfngpolypepi,Se, eg, pI nes 7-12
(disclosing step aggod Cas) and éxBistaggd Cas). RNA is necessary an
ferme sp in pring he Cs) pron om he pASKIBA3 Cs)
les orth pBAD Cas pls
Claim 3
‘ANA pljuckotide comprising alee eee encoding the
chime site-deved mying ply of cin 1,
7 WO 20031660 dls DNA peracid ecdng chines
ied lying polyps Se sus or cin 9, hove.
Claim 31
A resoinant expression elor comprising te plymuletibeof im 3,
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses expression vectors comprising DNA
polynucleotides encoding chimeric site-lirecied mifying polypeptides. SeeApplication No: [3842859
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‘Claim 32
The oben expression vert clin I, wherein he poynaties
openly Hn apron
‘WO 2013)/141680 discloses expression vectors comprising DNA
rely ening chine sired odin olpeptites,
whith pluses nko promo See dscusin ein
29, above.
Claim 4
Ania vio ently mdf ist cell comprising the plyncetie of
claim 30
7 WO 20134160 dls eal mold cel ompsnga DNA
oly ecg a chimeric seseted moding poppe. Se,
gpl ies 3.2 (dkxng geeticaly mie Ecol el comping
less exesng Cas,
Claim 35
chimeric stedeed malin olpepie comprising
(ax RNA ining portion fat inert with a DNA argeing RNA, wherein
the DNA arptng RNA comprises amide sequence hat is
complementary ta equnce ina ret DNA, end
(i anactviy portion tat modulates taneiion within te txt DNA,
vente seo mde tans win te txt DNA is
celermied by the DNA taretng RNA.
WO 23141680 dsloes cinerisie-dresad nding polypeptides.
Seecisusion or clin 13 and 18 ahve
Claim 38
A geaclly mdf cel omprsngeeobiant sie etd modifi
polypeptide comprising an RNA hndng portion tt inert witha DNA-
tei RNA; nd nai prtion tat exbissedietd engi
activity, when te sie of erzymati activity determine bythe DNA-
‘eng RNA
WO 2013141680 discloses genetically modified hs cel comprising DNA
polynucleotide encoding a recombinant site-dievted modifying polypeptide.
Se, eg. pl ines 3-27 (sling genetically moti’ Ecol els
comping pls exesng Cis).
‘See also discussion for claim 12, above.
Chain 39
The gncticaly moe cell of claim 38, wherein the stedieted moifving
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polypeptide compries en amin aid sequence ving es cout 5%
amino aid sequence ety to amino ci 7-66 cr 3-108 of ti
asl amin acid equnce dict n 1G 3, or the omespoding
porios in any ofthe amin acid sguences st arth 5 SBQUD NOs 256
and S136,
elpeties avn atest 75% amino ai sqoence ety tone ore
cof the SEQ ID NOs in claim 39, See discussion for claim 5, above,
Claim 40
‘The genetically modified cel of claim 38, wherein the cel is selected from the
oup consising of: an archaea cel hater cell, a eukaryote cel a
clan anal el in invert cel verter cela sh
celhafrgcel aid el a mammalian el piel, cow el gat cl,
a sheep cel, a rodent cell, a rat cella mouse cel, a non-human primate cel,
anda hun cel
ell organism, a somatic cl, or cel a tem cell plat
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses E.coli cells. See discussion for claim 38, above,
Claim 41
A ragenicnor-bunan organi wins geome comprises ansgene
comprising a uct sequen encodings ein! ste diet
odin polypeptide comping
{an RNA ining portion eras wit a DNA engin RNA; and
(inactivity potion tt exis sede emma activi, erin
these ofenzmati atts dlerined bythe DNAcargting RNA
WO 2013/4160 cisloses transgenic E ol cel, Se discussion for ims
12 and 38, above,
Chim 22
The tangeni organism of clin, when the site-ieed modifying
polypepide compris en amino acid seguence having st es about 3%
amino aid sequence ety tain ci 7-166 cr 3-108 o th
Casal ain acid equnce depicted n FG, 3, or the comping
orion inany ofthat acid sequences set fora SEQID NOs 256
an B14,
WO 2013141680 discloses sit rected odin polypeptides having at
{east 5% identity to one or more ofthe SEQ ID NOs in claim 42, See
dicusion for claim 5, above,
Chaim 43
Te ranger rio of ci 1, when the anion seed on
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ihe wou omsitng of an az, haven, ekayoie sige
nga, an alga plant, an anna, an invert, fa wom,
rian vert afk fg bil anal, an ung, rk &
fe mouse and nonhuman priate,
above,
Chaim
A camposton opr
WO 23141680 does composton comprising DNA-agting RNAS
and site-dneced modifying polypeptides. Se, 2.23 ines 1622
(demorstating comple comprising Cas, RNA, and raiRNA), Se ao
28cm},
(i) a DNA targeting RNA, or DNA polymucleoide enonding the same, te
DNA-treting RNA comprising (ast segment comprising aclie
sequence tt compemenary ia seen in art DNA; and) 2
send semen hat ina Wise deve non pope nd
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses DNA targeting RNAs, See discussion for claim |,
above,
(i ese ded ying pol pede, or apolaleid enodng te
sane te ede ming polypepide comprising (2) an RNA-binding
eotion tht interacts with the DNA tareing RNA; an (b) an atv ption
hates sere enzymatic activi, when te sof enya
axis determine bye DNA tagetng RNA.
\WO 20131468 dls steed mong polpepies, See
ciao fr cans | nd 12, above,
‘Chim 45
The composition ofan 4, wherein te ist segment of th DNA aging
NA comprises 8 mcletdes that ave atest 10s complementary oa
sequence inthe tpt DNA,
WO 2374168 doses composton comprising DNA-agetng RNAS
and sie-dneed odin polyenes, wherein the fir set fhe
DNAagtng RNA bs 100% complementary toa sequace in he gst
DNA, Ser, ep 30 (lim 24)
Caio $8
The composition of cin 4, wherein the ie etd nding polpepide
compris an ain acid sues having! ast shot 7% nina acid
sequence iden toaming ais 7166 731-11 of he Cash Cs ang
‘cid seer depicted in 1G, 3, orth oman prions nny the
ain aid eguanes et fos SEQD NOs 256 and 795-1346,
WO 20151468 dls steed modying pobpepieshvig at
let 15% sequence ety toner o te SEQ ID NOs in chim $8
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Claim 49
The composition of cin 44 wherein te enzymatic actly mos he
tay DNA
7 WO 200314168 discloses enzymatic activity tat mies ret DNA
through double strand breaks, See discussion for claim 22, above,
Chaim 50)
Te conposton ofan 4, wii te ent acy aks
ax, mettre activity, deme aiiy, DNA reir,
DNA dane ay, dant tivity dsm ctv, alkylation
acy, depuration avi, oxidation activi primi dimer oning
any, ilerase acy, assay, reombinse avy,
polyesters ay, poly atiyor
lynsey.
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses enzymatic activity that modifies target DNA.
‘rough double stand beats, Se disusion or claim 22, above.
‘Chim 31
The conpostion of cin 5, wherein te enzyatc ait is mulease
ati.
Wo 2013/4680 discloses enzymatic att tht moe trgt DNA.
‘through double strand breaks. See discussion for claim 22, above,
Chim 52
The composition of ci I, wherein fe muck atv intodues dub
strand brent get DNA,
WoO 2013141680 cisloses enzymatic activity tht mois target DNA
‘through double strand breaks, See discussion for claim 22, abywe,
Claim $6
The composition of im 4, wherein the DNA areng RNA fsadbl-
molecule DNAtargeting RNA andthe composition comprises bh 2 tareter-
RNA and ancl RNA the dpe ming sean f which re
complementary and yt frm he second seen ote DNA-
‘targeting RNA,
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses double-mokecule DNA-targeting RNAS, See
casio fr clam above.
Chaim $8
A conposion comping
{DDNA ageing NK of ci ora DNA plc encoding he
same and
WO 23761680 dos compostons comprising « DNA-argeing RNA
ana sbiliing bull. Se p23, ines 4-28, shoving amie of Cus,
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(i bute for sizing mci ais,
Claim 59
‘AN composton comprising
(te sited modiyng polypepide of cm 4, ra pyaucetide
enon te some ad
(ia herr sbiliring mackie acids andor pris
WO 2013/6168 dios compostons comprising a ste diet ming
rlypeptiea a sailing bull, Seep, nes 4-8, showing a mite
of Ca cRNA, and taerRNA inate, Seals dsason forclaim 44,
abo
Chaim 6
‘A conposon comping
(DNA ring RNA ora DNA purl ending he sane, ie
DNAtupeting RNA comprising: (ist semen comprising a ruckotde
seqoence tit complementary i sequence ins gt DNA; nd) 2
second semen hat interac wiha sede ng pope and
(i este deed lying pol pede, ora polyale enoding te
sane, the sie-dreed odin plypepide comping: (2) an RNA Hndng
orion ht iets wit the DNA tarting RNA nd) an vty pron
‘bat moles tars wii te ere DNA, wen ke ste of
module tansspion within te tget DNA is eine byte DNA-
tugeig RNA.
WO 2013141680 dloss compostons comprising « DNA-areing RNA,
anda tit mdihing polypeptide that modules tension within
thet DNA. Se discon for cans 13 nd, hove
Chim 6f
Amst ose pce modisation oars DNA te metod
comprising contacting the get DNA wit
{DNA -argtng RNA, ora DNA pljncelbeencoding he sane,
‘hein th DNA rei RNA comp (2 fis semen comping
ruck sequence tts complemen inthe tet DNA;
and) ond set hikers wih ase dete modifying
polypepiea
(ipa sie-Tecedmoljingplpepie, ora pluton te
same, when thst modi poypepiecompis (2) an RNA-
WO 20131468 dloese matt see mtn of tpt
DNA comprising ccoing th target DNA wih a DNAreig RNA and
siete modingplypeptite Se, eg, 9.28 (ci I), See asop. 24
tins 7-14 (emonstating sie specication oa DNA doplex by nit
vi assembled CasrRNA comple), Se ao discs foci 4,
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Binding prio tt inact wit fe DNA-areng RNA; ed () an city
portion tat exhibit diel enzymatic acti,
Chaim 65
The method of claim 64, wherein the target DNA is extacbromosoma
‘WO 2013/141680 discloses extrachromosomal target DNA. See discussion for
claim 64, hove, The DNA duplex iextracromnsomal
Chim 73
Themed of cam 4, wri fe DNA-odiing pol pepe compris
an amino ai sequence avingal st chat 73% amino ac sequence
‘identity 0 amino acids 7-166 ot 731-1003 of the Cas9\Csnl aminoacid
seqence depicted in FIG, 3, ofthe eoregoning portions in any ofthe
amino acid sequences set forth as SEQ ID NOs: 1-256 and 795-1346,
Wo 2015141680 doses DNA sniyng polypepdes having at ast 758%
sequence identity oon or nae athe SEQ ID NOsin lim 73, See
RNA) and anacivatr RNA (ie,
texrRNA), Sach mmpostion ae inherent preset for example, inthe
colcls crying pCRISPR closed on, 927, co, st rege
Claim 04
Amend of sie-specic mditcation of tet DNA, te etd
comprising contacting te target DNA wit
Spank eal dloes methods or sitespctic modification oa ret
DNA eg. p8P pls DNA) by coneng the tre DNA witha DNA-
targeting RNA anda ste-dreved modilying polypepide. See p.9280 (“We
‘show here that CRISPR3\Cas module cloned into E.coli is functionally active
and provides st liners aun plasmid and pn”)
(a DWAtrng RNA, ora DNA poljaucetde eooding he ane,
‘when te DNA argting RNA compris (2) first segment comprising a
rule sequence tats complementary a sequence in th tg! DNA;
and (ba send erent ht interacts witha ste iret modilying
polypepieend
Sapna dcloes DNA targeting RNAS. See discussion or chim
J,ahoe,
(istered mol plypepide, or polyrucide neding te
same, when thst deve modifing polypeptide compris: (2) an RNA-
binding portion ta inert wih he DNAating RNA; and (6) an acviy
orion ht existed enya ati.
Sapraaskaset al dls ste eed modihng oles. See
discussion for claim 1, above,
Chim 65
‘The method of claim 64, wherein the target DNA is extrachromosomal,
‘Spraasla eal dls target DNA thas extacnensomal, For
example, pSPl/pSP2 plasmid DNA an phage mia DNA (ue, 9.
9278) bsh examples of extairomnsomal DNA,
Chim 14
The method of cain 64, enzymatic activity modes ae
Claim 75
Sapraaskas tal dls enzymatic tite edb stand aces
eetvits)ht my tuget DNA, See cso for chins 4952, abe,Application No: [3842859
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CLAM
‘SAPRANAUSKAS etal.
The metnd of clan 4 when he enzymatic acy sue acti,
ety acy, dete atvity, DNA rei atity, DNA
damage aviv, deamination att, dims att, alkylation ati,
¢epurinion avy, oxidation ati, pyridine dime forming atv
negra atv, rerspsise avy, eombitase acviy, polymerase
activity, igase atv, bela avy, photolyase ato cose
actly
Chaim 76
Themed of cain 75, wherein ie DNA- nding enc acy
uclease activity.
Claim 17
‘The method of claim 76, wherein the nuclease activity introduces double
stand breakin te tert DNA
‘Claim 109
Akitconpeing
(the DNA ageing RNA of dim I, ora DNA ply ceoding he
saa
(Gj acaent fr econsiuon end dition
Claim 110)
The kit of clam 19, ier comprising reagent selected rom by oop
consisting of br for nroduing int el the DNS targeting RNA, 2
sash buf, contol eget, acon exesion vec or RNA,
polyno, areget or tanstng the DNA-arting RN frm DNA,
and combinations thet
Sapraaskas eal provides plaids encoding DNA ting RNAS
angen fr dion rules fr ntdton intel, See "Paid
‘rasformatios ection pacing pp. 927677, disclosing aCe solution for
inti th CRISPRS plasmid it oh
Cains 111-18, 21
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Chim GARNEAU ea
(ameau eal disses DNAareing RNA, See alo p67, co.
ADNAMretng RNA comprising (Gsosing how “the CRISP Cas stem tags itherinvang DNA oc
RNA” and how this occurs through CRISPR RNAs (crRNASs}).
(ais seenent comprising aru equne tt i complanentry toa
sequence ina target DNA; and
Garrat. ses DNA get RNAs tae completly toa
sequence ina target mck ai. Se 67 co. Caspr the
RNAS to tage! foreign RNA by complementarity).
(i). ond segment thinkers wi se etd mdling polypeptide.
Garneau al sos DNA ring RNAs Tat neat wih sede
odin plypeices. Se p67, | (‘Cas protis use th er RNA o
tet eign RNA by complement’).
“Sie decd modiyng polyp” as wd incl |is dfnd in US
201410068797 inde Cas) (se prareph 0188). Cas and Cs ae
sh ames for Cash.
Chaim?
‘The DNA-targeting RNA of claim 1, wherein the frst segment comprises
ruck tt have complementary sequen inthe tet DNA,
amen adios DNA ugeting RNA bang segment bang
10% omplemetry to pNT1 target DNA, See. 67 cl 2: Sequence
anajsisof CRISPI nth elorenentoned 30 clos denied 14
fren spacers (435 al of which were enologus to pNTL
sequen (able | and Fg.”
Chim 6
ADNA polyno comprsinga mle een tht ene he
DNA-tagting RNA of ei |
Garneau ta. dsdoses DNA polauclenies ending DNA urging
RNAS (eg, cRNAS. Se pg 67) Sequence of CRISPI inthe
afemestioned 30 clones iden eet spaces (85-85) al of
hich were bomnlogns to NT guns (Table and Fig 1)”
Chim 11
Ani vi ently modified ist el comprising th DNA plynucetie of
cline,
Gently moi el comprising the DNA ening the cRNA were
created when the pNTLvetorwaslerparced int te thermos
cel Se poe 67. The intoduction ofthe pNTI vex geeialy
of th bast cel
Claim 4