Patents Assigned to VTT Biotechnology
  • Use of genes encoding membrane transporter pumps to stimulate the production of secondary metabolites in biological cells
    Patent number: 7622634
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of secondary metabolite production in plants and plant cell cultures. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of transporters and more particularly ABC-transporters to enhance the production and/or secretion of secondary metabolites in plants and plant cell cultures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: VTT Biotechnology
    Inventors: Alain Goossens, Dirk Gustaaf Inze, Kirsi-Marja Oksman-Caldentey, Into J. Laakso