Homogentisate prenyl transferase gene (HPT2) from arabidopsis and uses thereof
US7112717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8243
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof. In particular, the sequence of the HPT2 gene from Arabidopsis thaliana is disclosed for expression in any plant species to increase the levels of tocopherol.
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