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Sesquiterpene synthase gene and protein

US7442785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2004
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y402/03047
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to sesquiterpene synthases and methods for their production and use. Particularly, the invention provides nucleic acids comprising the nucleotide sequence of citrus valencene synthase (CVS) which codes for at least one CVS. The invention further provides nucleic acids comprising the nucleotide sequence coding for amino acid residues forming the tier 1 and tier 2 domains of CVS. The invention also provides for methods of making and using the nucleic acids and amino acids of the current invention.

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