Genome Modification Technologies
B-1. Diversifying Genetic Alteration Techniques
Development of various types of genome modification technologies
K. Nishida, Kobe Univ.
keiji_nishidapeople.kobe-u.ac.jp
Technical Description
To match the various needs of breeding, more sophisticated genome engineering tools and methods are being developed that include novel RNA-guided genome editing tool, diversification of specific locus of genome, stable transformation of plant organelles, and alternative way of chromosome recombination.
Application Destination
- Diversification and screening of useful gene functions
- Genetic manipulation of chloroplasts and mitochondrial genes
- Chromosomal rearrangement
Reference Material
- WO2016072399A1: Method for modifying genome sequence to introduce specific mutation to targeted dna sequence by base-removal reaction, and molecular complex used therein
- WO2019189147: Method for modifying double-stranded dna sequence in a cell
- PCT/JP2020/009553: Method for identifying organelle promoters and their sequence
- JP2020-054225: Method for selection of transformed organelles and its selection marker
Contact Information
Kobe University
- E-mail: Keiji_nishidapeople.kobe-u.ac.jp
- URL: https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/