Document Number: 20080078005
Abstract:
The instant disclosure describes the application of genetic engineering techniques to produce cellulase in plants. Cellulase coding sequences operably linked to promoters active in plants may be transformed into the nuclear genome and/or the plastid genome of a plant. As cellulases may be toxic to plants, chemically-inducible or wound-inducible promoters may be employed. Additionally, the expressed cellulases may be targeted to vacuoles or other cellular organelles.
Application Number: 11869113
Primary Class: 800298000
Inventors: Edouard Lebel, Durham, NC, US; Peter Heifetz, Durham, NC, US; Eric Ward, Durham, NC, US; Scott Uknes, Apex, NC, US
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael W. Glynn;Novartis Corporation, Patent and Trademark Department, Summit, NJ, 07901-1027, US
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Publication Date: 2008-03-27
PDF: 20080078005
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