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Title: ADS genes for reducing saturated fatty acid levels in seed oils

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1014381

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.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
Assignee:
Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (Upton, NY)
Patent Number(s):
7,655,833
Application Number:
US Patent Application 10/857,765
OSTI ID:
1014381
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English