Document Number: 20100192265
Abstract:
Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from the Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, are disclosed. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode D. v. virgifera protein homologs and fragments thereof. In addition, antibodies capable of binding the proteins are encompassed by the present invention. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The invention also relates to methods of using the disclosed nucleic acid molecules, proteins, fragments of proteins, and antibodies, for example, for gene identification and analysis, and preparation of constructs.
Application Number: 12606990
Primary Class: 8003201
Sub-Classes: 800298, 536 245, 4353201, 4352523, 43525233, 435419, 435412
Inventors: Scott E. Andersen, St. Louis, MO, US; Glenn R. Hicks, Castro Valley, CA, US; Joseph E. Huesing, Chesterfield, MO, US; Charles P. Romano, Chesterfield, MO, US; Clayton S. Vetsch, North Stonington, CT, US
Attorney, Agent or Firm: SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP, P.O. BOX 061080, SOUTH WACKER DRIVE STATION, WILLIS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, US
Provisional Application: US 60307512, 2001-07-24
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Publication Date: 2010-07-29
PDF: 20100192265
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