Location History:
- Ottawa, CA (2002 - 2004)
- Ontario, CA (2005)
Company Filing History:
2 out of 61 
1 out of 21 Years Active: 2002-2005
Title: Kamal Malik: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology
Introduction
Kamal Malik is a distinguished inventor based in Ottawa, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly through his innovative patents. With a total of 3 patents, Malik's work focuses on enhancing gene expression in plants, which has important implications for agricultural advancements.
Latest Patents
One of Malik's latest patents is titled "Regulatory region of a lipid transfer protein (LtpW1) from aleuron tissue of wheat." This invention pertains to a regulatory region derived from the wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. The regulatory region, along with its truncated derivatives, mutations, or deletions, can be utilized to express heterologous genes of interest within aleurone cells of a plant. Additionally, this invention includes a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that demonstrates constitutive activity in both monocot and dicot plants. The patent also covers vectors that incorporate these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants that utilize these vectors. Furthermore, a method for preparing a plant using the regulatory regions described in this invention is disclosed.
Another significant patent by Malik is focused on "Translational regulatory elements." This invention addresses translational regulatory elements that control the amount of protein produced within a host capable of expressing a construct that includes one or more translational regulatory elements in association with a gene of interest. These elements were derived from T1275 (tCUP) and show a high degree of similarity with members of the RENT family of repetitive elements. The translational regulatory elements can either increase or decrease the protein production within the host organism and are applicable across a wide range of hosts, including plants, animals, yeast, fungi, and bacteria. The patent also discusses analogs, derivatives, and fragments of these translational elements.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Kamal Malik has worked with notable organizations, including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food. His work in these institutions has allowed him to contribute significantly to agricultural research and innovation.
Collaborations
Kamal Malik has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Teresa Martin-Heller and Brian Miki. These partnerships have further enriched his research and development efforts in the field of
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