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Nucleic acid sequence encoding FLP recombinase

US6720475B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8213
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nucleic acid sequence effectively expressing FLP recombinase in monocot plants, particularly in maize. Stable, transformed maize plants harboring a gene encoding FLP or harboring FRT nucleic acid sequences enable efficient site-directed recombination of nucleic acid sequences in a monocot's genome.

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