Gene transfer in chickens by introduction of DNA into muscle in ovo
US6395961B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K2267/03
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of altering the phenotype of a bird comprises introducing a DNA molecule into the muscle tissue of a bird contained within an egg during in ovo incubation. The DNA molecule is selected to be effective to cause a change in phenotype, such as an increase in growth rate, feed efficiency, immune response, or a combination of these and other phenotypes in the bird after hatch. A DNA molecule may further be selected to increase disease resistance, induce disease prevention, or neutralize maternal antibodies by the expression of an antigen over a period of time.
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