Enhanced expression in plants using non-translated leader sequences
US5659122A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/415
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides DNA molecules which comprise 5' non-translated leader sequences derived from genes coding for heat shock proteins that enhance gene expression in plants when present in a chimeric gene. Plant cells and plants containing same are also provided herewith. Further provided is a method for enhancing gene expression in plants.
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