Depletion of endogenous primordial germ cells in avian species
CA 2513744 C · Owner: North Carolina State University · Inventors: Petitte, James N.; Pardue, Samuel Lloyd
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Methods for modulating primordial germ cell (PGC) numbers and/or development in avians are provided. In one embodiment the presently disclosed subject , matter provides a method for modulating primordial germ cells numbers in an avian embryo comprising immunizing a female bird with an antigen associated with primordial germ cells, whereby an egg produced by the female bird comprises a sufficiently high concentration of antibodies specific for the antigen to modulate numbers of endogenous PGCs in an avian embryo present within in the egg. Also provided are methods for producing chimeric avians methods for increasing the proportion of male birds in a plurality of eggs methods of …
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- Filed January 16, 2004 and granted December 24, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 16, 2024.
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