US 7,071,385 B2Granted

Promoter and intron from maize actin depolymerizing factor

AssigneeDow AgroSciences LLC

InventorsBeth C. Rubin-Wilson, Kelley A. Smith

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The promoter from the maize actin depolymerizing factor gene is useful in controlling transgene expression in plants.

Dependent claims

An construct comprising base pairs 1–734 of SEQ ID NO:1 operably linked to a heterologous nucleic acid molecule.

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C12N 15/8216
For plant cells , e.g. plant artificial chromosomes: methods for controlling, regulating or enhancing expression of transgenes in plant cells
C12N 15/8209
Methods for introducing genetic material into plant cells, e.g. DNA, RNA, stable or transient incorporation, tissue culture methods adapted for…:…
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Microorganisms or enzymes

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