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DNA encoding mannose 6-phosphate reductase and recombinants produced therefrom

US6416985B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1996
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8273
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

DNA encoding mannose 6-phosphate reductase (M6PR) and the use of the DNA in vectors and bacteria and in plants. The enzyme enables the production of mannitol in plants which increases stress tolerance, particularly to salt.

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