Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2005
Title: The Innovations of Inventor Ming Hu
Introduction
Ming Hu is a notable inventor based in California, recognized for his contributions to agricultural biotechnology. His work primarily focuses on the regulatory regions of lipid transfer proteins, which play a crucial role in plant development and gene expression.
Latest Patents
Ming Hu holds a patent for a regulatory region of a lipid transfer protein (LtpW1) derived from the aleurone tissue of wheat. This invention is directed towards a regulatory region obtained from a 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. Furthermore, this invention includes a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that exhibits constitutive activity in both monocot and dicot plants. Additionally, it encompasses vectors that comprise these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants that incorporate these vectors. A method for preparing a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention is also disclosed.
Career Highlights
Ming Hu is affiliated with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. His innovative work has led to advancements in the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in enhancing the expression of beneficial genes in crops.
Collaborations
Ming Hu has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as John A Simmonds and Leslie Cass, contributing to the advancement of agricultural research and innovation.
Conclusion
Ming Hu's work exemplifies the intersection of innovation and agriculture, showcasing how regulatory regions can be harnessed to improve plant genetics. His contributions continue to influence the field of biotechnology and agricultural practices.