Transgenic pig containing heat shock protein 70 transgene
US7115796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K2267/03
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby the transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplantation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.
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