摘要:
The present invention relates in generally to RNAi and its use in gene silencing. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and constructs for delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) to pest organisms.
摘要:
The present invention concerns concatemer and/or stabilized RNA constructs capable of forming dsRNA, optionally comprising a sequence capable of protecting the dsRNA against RNA processing in a host cell. The invention also relates to methods of producing these constructs and to methods for using these constructs. The constructs according to the present invention are particularly useful in plant pest control.
摘要:
The present invention relates to nucleotide sequences that encode and may be used to express amino acid sequences that are useful in the identification and development of compounds with activity as pharmaceuticals, in particular of compounds for the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The invention also relates to the amino acid sequences—such as proteins and polypeptides—that are encoded by, and that may be obtained by suitable expression of, the nucleotide sequences of the invention, particularly the amino acid sequences of JIK, PSK, TAO1 and Q9P2I6. The invention also relates to various uses and modulators of, and methods incorporating, the nucleotide and amino acid sequences of the invention.
摘要:
The invention is concerned with use of the model organism C. elegans as a research tool to screen for compounds active in insulin signalling. In particular, the invention relates to improved screening methods based on release of C. elegans from the dauer larval state.
摘要:
There is provided a method of identifying DNA responsible for conferring a particular phenotype in a cell which method comprises a) constructing a cDNA or genomic library of the DNA of said cell in a suitable vector in an orientation relative to a promoter(s) capable of initiating transcription of said cDNA or DNA to double stranded (ds) RNA upon binding of an appropriate transcription factor to said promoter(s), b) introducing said library into one or more of said cells comprising said transcription factor, and c) identifying and isolating a particular phenotype of said cell comprising said library and identifying the DNA or cDNA fragment from said library responsible for conferring said phenotype. Using this technique it is also possible to assign function to a known DNA sequence by a) identifying a homologue(s) of said DNA sequence in a cell, b) isolating the relevant DNA homologue(s) or a fragment thereof from said cell, c) cloning said homologue or fragment thereof into an appropriate vector in an orientation relative to a suitable promoter(s) capable of initiating transcription of dsRNA from said DNA homologue or fragment upon binding of an appropriate transcription factor to said promoter(s) and d) introducing said vector into said cell from step a) comprising said transcription factor.
摘要:
Methods of substantially retaining or otherwise preserving the biological activity of a dsRNA, present in a cell, to post-transcriptionally silence the expression of a gene in a target organism, comprising the step of adding to the cell composition a compound having the function of a protein—or amine—cross linking agent and/or an acid, and compositions comprising the cells comprising dsRNA, and protein cross linking agents and/or acids, as well as the use of the cross linking agents and/or acids in the method.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method of substantially retaining or otherwise preserving the biological activity of a dsRNA, present in a cell, to post-transcriptionally silence the expression of a gene in a target organism, comprising the step of adding to the cell composition a compound having the function of a protein—or amine—cross linking agent and/or an acid. The invention also comprises compositions comprising the cells comprising dsRNA, and protein cross linking agents and/or acids, as well as the use of said cross linking agents and/or acids in the method.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the prevention and/or control of infestation by insect pest species. In particular, the invention relates to down-regulation of expression of target genes in insect pests using interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules. Also described are transgenic plants that (i) express or are capable of expressing interfering RNAs of the invention and (ii) are resistant to infestation by insect pest species. Compositions containing the interfering RNAs of the invention are also provided.
摘要:
The present invention relates to genetic control of infestation by insect pest species, particularly prevention and/or control of pest infestation of plants, using interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules. The invention provides transgenic plants that (i) express or are capable of expressing interfering RNAs of the invention and (ii) are resistant to infestation by insect pest species.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods for controlling pest infestation using double stranded RNA molecules. The invention provides methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, as well as pesticidal agents and commodity products produced by the inventive plants.