Abstract: Methods of producing recombinant, multi-component proteins in eukaryotic expression systems, comprising co-transforming a eukaryotic cell with two or more different nucleic acid constructs, each comprising a respective transcriptional unit encoding a protein component, wherein each nucleic acid construct comprises the same promoter and signal sequence, such that each of the components will be targeted to the same organelle of the cell for expression and intracellular assembly. In one or more embodiments, each nucleic acid construct comprises a promoter from a protein storage gene that is operably linked to a DNA sequence that encodes for a protein storage-specific signal sequence.

Abstract: Provided herein are monocot seed compositions and methods of making a monocot seed product expressing high levels of recombinant Osp fusion protein. In some embodiments, a rice seed composition is used in the manufacture of a Lyme disease vaccine formulation. In some embodiments, the composition comprising the Osp fusion protein is admixed with a drug or pharmacologically active agent, such as an antibiotic.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making non-glycosylated transferrin protein in transgenic monocot plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making non-glycosylated transferrin protein in transgenic monocot plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making non-glycosylated transferrin protein in transgenic monocot plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to the production of one or more OspA proteins in plant cells. Heterologous DNA comprising genes encoding one or more desired OspA protein(s) are introduced into plant cells. The one or more OspA protein(s) can be recombinantly-produced in the plant cells, optionally purified from the plant cells, and used as an oral vaccine to prevent the transmission of Lyme disease, particularly by animal vectors. The recombinantly-produced OspA protein(s) can be provided in oral and parenteral formulations. The present invention also relates to oral administration of OspA protein(s) to vaccinate against Lyme disease. The OspA protein(s) may be provided in a dosage form that is suitable for oral administration as a vaccine to prevent an animal from developing Lyme disease after exposure to a source of Borrelia burgdorferi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding endogenous cotton chitinases and corresponding promoters, which are preferentially expressed in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition. The polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule, a DNA construct linking the isolated nucleic acid molecule with a promoter, the DNA construct incorporated in an expression system, a host cell, a plant, or a plant seed are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a DNA construct linking the isolated promoters with a second DNA as well as expression systems, host cells, plants, or plant seeds containing the DNA construct. Methods of imparting resistance to insects and fungi, regulating the fiber cellulose content, and methods of expressing a gene preferentially in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to the production of human defensins from plant cells. Heterologous DNA comprising genes encoding one or more desired human defensins are introduced into plant cells. The one or more human defensins can be recombinantly-produced in the plant cells, purified from the plant cells, and used as an anti-infective agent, a wound treatment agent, a skin care agent, or an agent in the treatment of various intestinal diseases, including irritable bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. The recombinantly-produced ?-defensins can be provided as oral and topical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding endogenous cotton chitinases and corresponding promoters, which are preferentially expressed in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition. The polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule, a DNA construct linking the isolated nucleic acid molecule with a promoter, the DNA construct incorporated in an expression system, a host cell, a plant, or a plant seed are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a DNA construct linking the isolated promoters with a second DNA as well as expression systems, host cells, plants, or plant seeds containing the DNA construct. Methods of imparting resistance to insects and fungi, regulating the fiber cellulose content, and methods of expressing a gene preferentially in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding endogenous cotton chitinases and corresponding promoters, which are preferentially expressed in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition. The polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule, a DNA construct linking the isolated nucleic acid molecule with a promoter, the DNA construct incorporated in an expression system, a host cell, a plant, or a plant seed are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a DNA construct linking the isolated promoters with a second DNA as well as expression systems, host cells, plants, or plant seeds containing the DNA construct. Methods of imparting resistance to insects and fungi, regulating the fiber cellulose content, and methods of expressing a gene preferentially in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding endogenous cotton chitinases and corresponding promoters, which are preferentially expressed in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition. The polypeptide encoded by the nucleic acid molecule, a DNA construct linking the isolated nucleic acid molecule with a promoter, the DNA construct incorporated in an expression system, a host cell, a plant, or a plant seed are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a DNA construct linking the isolated promoters with a second DNA as well as expression systems, host cells, plants, or plant seeds containing the DNA construct. Methods of imparting resistance to insects and fungi, regulating the fiber cellulose content, and methods of expressing a gene preferentially in secondary walled cells during secondary wall deposition are also disclosed.