Versatile rpL34 promoter elements and use thereof
US6355864B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8239
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Synergistically functional, yet separable, cis-acting enhancer elements from the rpL34 promoter are disclosed. These enhancer elements of the instant invention may be used in combination with a plurality of promoters to increase gene expression without affecting the intrinsic specificity of the promoters. Also disclosed are methods for using the enhancer elements of the instant invention as well as vectors and transgenic plants comprising the enhancer elements.
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