ACES™ Signal Sequence and YebF Protein Export Licensing Information

The ACES™ Signal Sequence and YebF Protein Export Systems are based on discoveries made by scientists at the University of Alberta and Athena Environmental Sciences, Inc. (AthenaES™) and are covered by U.S. and International Patents and Patent Applications. This includes US S/N 11/203,168, US 6,022,952 and US 6,335,178 and all related international filings. AthenaES™ holds the exclusive license to the YebF technology, a non-exclusive license to Tat protein secretion pathway and retains ownership of the vectors and reagents of the ACES™ expression kits.

Parties interested in purchasing or using the ACES™ Signal Sequence and YebF Protein Export systems, must become Registered Users and agree to either a Non-Commercial Use License or a Commercial Evaluation License. Upon submitting registration, the Registered User will recieve an email verifying registration and providing a unique Registered User number to be used in conjunction with purchasing the Signal Sequence and YebF Protein Export products. Commercial entities will need to provide mailed copies of the license agreement signed by the appropriate parties, within 90 days of purchase.

PDF copies of the full license agreements are available for download. Please contact AthenaES™ at 410-455-6319 with any questions.