Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-06
2007-03-06
Mehta, Ashwin (Department: 1638)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S320100, C435S419000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10109812
ABSTRACT:
A site specific recombination system and methods of use thereof are disclosed for manipulating the genome of higher plants. Compositions and methods for expressing immunogenic proteins using the site specific reombination system are also provided.
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Dougan Gordon
Maliga Pal
Nixon Peter
Tregoning John
Dann Dorfman Herrell & Skillman
Mehta Ashwin
Rigaut Kathleen D.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
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