High activity mutants of cocaine esterase for cocaine hydrolysis

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PATENT NO 9879240
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14924181

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The Bacterial cocaine esterase (CocE) mutants disclosed herein each have enhanced catalytic efficiency for (−)-cocaine, as compared to CocE mutants in the prior art, including CocE mutant E172-173. The presently-disclosed subject matter further includes a pharmaceutical composition including a mutant of bacterial cocaine hydrolase, as described herein, and a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. The presently-disclosed subject matter further includes a method of treating a cocaine-induced condition comprising administering to an individual an effective amount of a mutant of bacterial cocaine hydrolase variant, as disclosed herein, to accelerate cocaine metabolism and produce biologically inactive metabolites.

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Fang, Lei Lexington, US 129 365
Zhan, Chang-Guo Lexington, US 38 49
Zheng, Fang Lexington, US 44 304

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