Fatty acid desaturases from primula
US8221819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/6427
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are Primula Δ6-desaturases. Also provided are improved soybean oil compositions having SDA and a beneficial overall content of omega-3 fatty acids relative to omega-6 fatty acids.
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