Abstract
OSR-1 Nucleic Acids and Proteins
NU 2002-064
Inventors
Gregory Beitel
Richard Morimoto
Aharon Solomon
Abstract
Northwestern researchers have identified several novel genes that affect dehydration resistance in nematodes. When the expression of the genes is modulated, the survival of parasitic and beneficial nematodes is significantly altered by their change in sensitivity to dry and high salinity environments. Knocking out these genes in beneficial nematodes will enhance their survival, while down-regulation of these genes in parasitic nematodes will decrease their ability to withstand dehydration. Enhancing the survival of beneficial nematodes and decreasing the survival of parasitic nematodes will enhance agricultural production and has enormous implications for improving human and veterinary health.
Applications
Human and animal health with respect to parasitic nematodes
Agriculture productivity with respect to beneficial nematodes
Advantages
First genes shown to modulate dehydration stress in nematodes and any metazoan species
IP Status
Issued US Patent No. 7,094,945
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and agriculture productivity.
Original language | English |
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Patent number | 7094945 |
State | Published - Aug 22 2006 |