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Categories: biotechnology & health, environment
BSA 01-05: Isoform of Castor Oleate Hydroxylase
BNL Reference Number: BSA 01-05
Patent Status: U.S. Patent Number 6,974,893 was issued on December 13, 2005
Summary
Plant fatty acid hydroxylase enzymes stereo-specifically introduce an hydroxyl group at the double bond in mono-unsaturated fatty acids. Such hydroxy-fatty acids are useful as renewable specialty chemicals in industrial processing.
Description
Describes the nucleotide sequence of the gene that encodes one of the isoforms of castor bean oleate-12-hydroxylase.
Benefits
The method allows the biosynthesis of hydroxylated fatty acids, such as ricinoleic acid in castor seeds.
Applications and Industries
The expression constructs that express this isoform of castor bean oleate-12-hydroxylase can be used to produce genetically modified plants that make oils, waxes and related compounds having altered hydroxylated fatty acid composition.
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For more information about this technology, contact Christine Brakel, (631) 344-7134.
