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Genetic transformation of maize cells by electroporation of cells pretreated with pectin degrading enzymes

US5384253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1990
Grant dateJan 24, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8206
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method to increase the susceptibility of cultured Zea mays cells to stable transformation with recombinant DNA via electroporation, by pretreating the Zea mays cells with certain pectin-degrading enzymes, so that the cells retain their ability to regenerate fertile, transgenic Zea mays plants containing the DNA which is also heritable.

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