.delta.4-desaturase genes and uses thereof
CA 2446439 C · Owner: Das, Tapas · Inventors: Pereira, Suzette L.; Thurmond, Jennifer M.; Das, Tapas
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The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 4 (i.e. ".DELTA.4desaturase"). In particular, .DELTA.4-desaturase may be utilized for example, in the conversion of adrenic acid to .omega.6-docosapentaenoic acid and in the conversion of .omega.3-docosapentaenoic acid to docosahexaenoic acid. The polyunsaturated fatty acids produced by use of the enzyme may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions animal feeds, as well , as other products such as cosmetics.
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- Filed May 2, 2002 and granted June 5, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 2, 2022.
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