Patents by Inventor Steven delCardayre

Steven delCardayre has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Homologous recombination in plants
    Patent number: 6686515
    Abstract: Methods for evolving recombinase protein homologues and RecA/VirE2 fusion proteins which complement VirE2 deficient Agrobacterium are provided. The use of recombinase protein homologues and RecA/VirE2 fusion proteins in the context of Agrobacterium mediated transformation are provided. Methods for producing transgenic organisms by homologous recombination using evolved recombinase proteins and Agrobacterium strains which express recombinase protein homologues or RecA/VirE2 fusion proteins are provided. Transgenic cells and organisms which have integrated an exogenous DNA sequence into a predetermined site in their genome are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lassner, Steven delCardayre