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Genetically engineered plasmid and organisms for the production of specialized oils

US5057419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1988
Grant dateOct 15, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y114/19002
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A DNA fragment containing a gene encoding a fatty acid desaturase enzyme is isolated. The gene is then employed by introducing it into other cells to alter or enhance the production of oils in such cells, alternatively the gene or nucleic acid sequences of the gene can be employed to isolate other genes encoding for related, but different desaturase enzymes.

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