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Synthetic fatty acid desaturase gene for expression in plants

US6825335B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2001
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A synthetic fatty acid desaturase gene for expression in a multicellular plant is provided. The gene comprises a desaturase domain and a cyt b5 domain, and is customized for expression in a plant cytoplasm. Methods for designing and making a synthetic fatty acid desaturase gene customized for expression in a plant cytoplasm are also provided.

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