Title:
【発明の名称】カロテノイド生合成および代謝の遺伝子ならびにかかる遺伝子の選別システム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2000507451
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention also describes the DNA sequence for eukaryotic genes encoding epsilon cyclase, isopentenyl pyrophosphate isomerase and beta -carotene hydroxylase as well as vectors containing the same and hosts transformed with said vectors. The present invention provides methods for controlling the ratio of various carotenoids in a host and for the production of novel carotenoid pigments. The present invention also provides a method for screening for eukaryotic genes encoding carotenoid biosynthesis.
Inventors:
Francis, X. Cunningham, Jr.
Xylen, Sun
Xylen, Sun
Application Number:
JP53524397A
Publication Date:
June 20, 2000
Filing Date:
January 28, 1997
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK
International Classes:
C12N15/09; C12N1/21; C12N9/00; C12N9/02; C12N9/90; C12N15/52; C12N15/53; C12P23/00; C12Q1/68; C12R1/19; (IPC1-7): C12N15/09; C12N1/21; C12N9/02; C12N9/90; C12P23/00; C12Q1/68
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kazuo Sato (2 outside)