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Methods and means for obtaining modified phenotypes

US9399777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2011
Grant dateJul 26, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01031
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and means are provided for reducing the phenotypic expression of a nucleic acid of interest in eukaryotic cells, particularly in plant cells, by providing aberrant, preferably unpolyadenylated, target-specific RNA to the nucleus of the host cell. Preferably, the unpolyadenylated target-specific RNA is provided by transcription of a chimeric gene comprising a promoter, a DNA region encoding the target-specific RNA, a self-splicing ribozyme and a DNA region involved in 3′ end formation and polyadenylation.

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