Transgenic plants containing altered levels of steroid compounds

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7906710
APP PUB NO 20100037354A1
SERIAL NO

12477673

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Disclosed are constructs comprising sequences encoding 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A reductase and at least one other sterol synthesis pathway enzyme. Also disclosed are methods for using such constructs to alter sterol production and content in cells, plants, seeds and storage organs of plants. Also provided are oils and compositions containing altered sterol levels produced by use of the disclosed constructs. Novel nucleotide sequences useful in the alteration of sterol production are also provided. Also provided are cells, plants, seeds and storage organs of plants comprising sequences encoding 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A reductase, at least one other sterol synthesis pathway enzyme and at least one tocopherol synthesis enzyme.

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  • MONSANTO COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Karunanandaa, Balasulojini St. Louis, US 54 414
Kishore, Ganesh M St. Louis, US 45 2345
LeDeaux, John R St. Louis, US 14 131
Post-Beittenmiller, Martha St. Louis, US 3 22
Thorne, Gregory M St. Louis, US 4 30
Venkatramesh, Mylavarapu St. Louis, US 15 178

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