Chimeric genes suitable for expression in plant cells
US6174724A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8216
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to chimeric genes which are capable of being expressed in plant cells. Such genes contain (a) a promoter region derived a gene which is expressed in plant cells, such as the nopaline synthase gene; (b) a coding or structural sequence which is heterologous with respect to the promoter region; and (c) an appropriate 3' non-translated region. Such genes have been used to create antibiotic-resistant plant cells; they are also useful for creating herbicide-resistant plants, and plants which contain mammalian polypeptides.
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