ADS genes for reducing saturated fatty acid levels in seed oils
US8674176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8247
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to enzymes involved in lipid metabolism. In particular, the present invention provides coding sequences for Arabidopsis Desaturases (ADS), the encoded ADS polypeptides, and methods for using the sequences and encoded polypeptides, where such methods include decreasing and increasing saturated fatty acid content in plant seed oils.
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