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Gene expression modulating element

US7655786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2007
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8216
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of screening for the purpose of obtaining gene expression modulating elements and gene insulator elements. The invention includes a method of identifying gene expression modulating elements and gene insulator elements through use of the following steps: a) locating intergenic regions of a plant genome that are flanked by a gene on each side that have differing gene expressions b) taking that intergenic region or a portion of that intergenic region and adding it to a cassette comprising an isolated gene c) introducing the cassette into a plant cell d) analyzing expression of the isolated gene. The present invention also includes identified sequences that act as gene expression modulating elements.

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