This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc., Other. Active years: 2006-2022.
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Title: Chuanxin Sun: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology
Introduction
Chuanxin Sun is a prominent inventor based in Uppsala, Sweden. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in carbohydrate production. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the characteristics of plant materials for improved agricultural outcomes.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents involves a carbohydrate-producing plant material. This innovative plant material comprises a genomic nucleotide sequence encoding a SUSIBA2 or SUSIBA2-like transcription factor. This sequence is under the transcriptional control of a promoter that is active in the plant material. Notably, the genomic nucleotide sequence lacks at least a portion of an activation region of a SUSIBA1 or SUSIBA1-like promoter present in an intron of the wild-type version. The result is a plant material designed to produce carbohydrates, particularly starch or a combination of starch and fructan, at enhanced levels.
Another significant patent by Chuanxin Sun pertains to transgenic corn plants with modified cornstarch characteristics. This invention allows for the alteration of cornstarch characteristics by expressing a non-corn plant starch branching enzyme in corn plants. In a preferred embodiment, transgenic corn plants containing the barley starch branching enzyme IIa transgene were generated. Some of these transgenic corn plants produced seeds with cornstarch that had a lowered gelatinization temperature and retrogradation rate, while others exhibited a higher retrogradation rate compared to non-transgenic corn plants.
Career Highlights
Chuanxin Sun has worked with the Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc., where he has contributed to various research initiatives. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of plant biotechnology and its applications in agriculture.
Collaborations
Chuanxin has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Christer Jansson and Jay-lin Jane. These collaborations have further enriched his research and innovation efforts.
Conclusion
Chuanxin Sun is a distinguished inventor whose work in plant biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize carbohydrate production in crops. His innovative patents and collaborations highlight his commitment to advancing agricultural science.
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