Patents by Inventor Rebecca E. Cahoon

Rebecca E. Cahoon 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).

  • Plant farnesyltransferases
    Publication number: 20040248159
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a farnesyltransferase subunit. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the farnesyltransferase subunit, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the farnesyltransferase subunit in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Timothy George Helentjaris, Guo-Hua Miao
  • LEC1 trancriptional activator nucleic acids and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6825397
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated polynucleotides and their encoded proteins which act as transcriptional activators and methods of use thereof. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and plant parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Keith S. Lowe, William J. Gordon-Kamm, Theodore M. Klein, Sonriza Rasco-Gaunt, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Xifan Sun, George J. Hoerster, Carolyn A. Gregory, Ramgopal Nadimpalli
  • Phytic acid biosynthetic enzymes
    Publication number: 20040219561
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Catherine J. Thorpe, William D. Hitz, Scott V. Tingey
  • Plant polyphenol oxidase homologs
    Publication number: 20040214201
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a polyphenol oxidase enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the polyphenol oxidase enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the polyphenol oxidase enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Saverio Carl Falco, Anthony J. Kinney, Guo-Hua Miao
  • Plant branched-chain amino acid biosynthetic enzymes
    Patent number: 6803223
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a branched-chain biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the branched-chain biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the branched-chain biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Saverio Carl Falco, Rebecca E. Cahoon
  • Wuschel (WUS) gene homologs
    Publication number: 20040166563
    Abstract: This invention relates to isolated polynucleotides encoding WUS polypeptides. The invention further provides isolated WUS polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of using the polynucleotides to modulate the level of WUS, improve transformation efficiency, to stimulate plant cell growth, including stem cells, to stimulate organogenesis, to stimulate somatic embryogenesis, to induce apomixis, and to provide a positive selection for cells comprising the polynucleotide. The invention also relates to cells, plants and seeds comprising the polynucleotides of the invention or produced by the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicants: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Keith S. Lowe, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Christopher J. Scelonge, Yumin Tao, William J. Gordon-Kamm, Wesley B. Bruce, Lisa J. Newman
  • Triacylglycerol lipases
    Publication number: 20040148653
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a triacylglycerol lipase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the triacylglycerol lipase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the triacylglycerol lipase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Edgar B. Cahoon, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Anthony J. Kinney, J. Antoni Rafalski
  • Plant stearoyl desaturases
    Patent number: 6762345
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a stearoyl desaturases. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the stearoyl desaturases, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the stearoyl desaturases in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Omolayo O. Famodu, Jennie Bih-Jien Shen
  • Inhibitors of apoptosis proteins in plants
    Publication number: 20040111767
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding an apoptosis inhibitory protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the apoptosis inhibitory protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the apoptosis inhibitory protein in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Perry G. Caimi, Theodore M. Klein, Michele Morgante, Hajime Sakai, Jennie Bih-Jien Shen, Scott V. Tingey
  • Plant diacyglycerol acyltransferases
    Publication number: 20040088759
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Edgar B. Cahoon, Anthonny J. Kinney, Rebecca E. Cahoon
  • Chorismate biosynthesis enzymes
    Publication number: 20040082050
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a chorismate synthase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the chorismate synthase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the chorismate synthase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Saverio Carl Falco, Stephen O. Pember
  • Chorismate biosynthesis enzymes
    Publication number: 20040064848
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a chorismate biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the chorismate biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the chorismate biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Saverio Carl Falco, Layo O. Famodu, William D. Hitz, Alan R. Rendina
  • Plant transcription factors
    Publication number: 20040053285
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of accumulated oil in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Theodore M. Klein
  • Plant Myb transcription factor homologs
    Publication number: 20040040057
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a Myb-related transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Myb-related transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Myb-related transcription factor in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Yiwen Fang, Joan T. Odell, Zude Weng
  • Compositions and methods for altering tocotrienol content
    Publication number: 20040034886
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter tocol content in seeds. The invention further provides expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the nucleic acids. The present invention further provides methods for altering tocol content in seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Edgar B. Cahoon, Sean J. Coughlan, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Karlene H. Butler
  • Plant caffeic acid 3-0-methyltransferase homologs
    Publication number: 20040014116
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a protein involved in phenylpropanoid metabolism. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the protein involved in phenylpropanoid metabolism, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the protein involved in phenylpropanoid metabolism in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, J. Antoni Rafalski, Jennie B. Shen
  • Corn cDNAs encoding corn Mlo proteins
    Patent number: 6680427
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding an Mlo-like polypeptide. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Mlo-like polypeptide, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Mlo-like polypeptide in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Guo-Hua Miao, J. Antoni Rafalski, Graziana Taramino
  • Plant polyphenol oxidase homologs
    Patent number: 6680185
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a polyphenol oxidase enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the polyphenol oxidase enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the polyphenol oxidase enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Saverio Carl Falco, Anthony J. Kinney, Guo-Hua Miao
  • Arthropod protein disulfide isomerases
    Patent number: 6670166
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding protein disulfide isomerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the protein disulfide isomerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the protein disulfide isomerase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, Rafael Herrmann, Albert L. Lu
  • Phytic acid biosyntetic enzymes
    Publication number: 20030229917
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the phytic acid biosynthetic enzyme in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Cahoon, William D. Hitz, Richard W. Pearlstein, Thomas J. Carlson