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Phytyl/prenyltransferase nucleic acids, polypeptides and uses thereof

US6787683B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2000
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8243
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that are involved in tocopherol or plastoquinone biosynthesis. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering phytyl/prenyltransferase protein content and/or composition of plants.

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