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bZIP transcription factors regulate conversion of nicotine to nornicotine

US11773401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2018
Grant dateOct 3, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/3231
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine is provided herein. The methods includes administering at least one basic region/leucine zipper (bZIP) type transcription factor inhibitor to an organism in need thereof. Also provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a bZIP type transcription factor binding site on a promoter of a nicotine N-demethylase (NND). Further provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a plant genome to knockout at least one bZIP type transcription factor.

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