Gene transfer in poultry by introduction of embryo cells in ovo
US6515199B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K2267/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of altering the phenotype of a bird comprises introducing a DNA sequence into somatic cells of a bird contained within an egg during in ovo incubation. The DNA sequence is selected to be effective to cause a change in phenotype, such as an increase in growth rate, feed efficiency, or both in the bird after hatch. A DNA sequence may further be selected to increase disease resistance or induce disease prevention by the expression of an antigen over a period of time.
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