Delta-8 desaturase genes, enzymes encoded thereby and uses thereof
US8247653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/6434
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is related to isolated polynucleotides encoding a delta-8 desaturase, delta-8 desaturases encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, expression vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, host cells containing the expression vectors and methods for producing delta-8 desaturases and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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