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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 1996
Filed:
Nov. 02, 1993
Albert J van Ooijen, Voorburg, NL;
Krijn Rietveld, Vlaardingen, NL;
Andreas Hoekema, Oegstgeest, NL;
Jan Pen, Leiden, NL;
Peter C Sijmons, Amsterdam, NL;
Teunis C Verwoerd, Leiden, NL;
Wilhemus J Quax, Voorschoten, NL;
Mogen International, Leiden, NL;
Gist-Brocades, Delft, NL;
Abstract
A method of catalyzing in vitro reactions using seeds containing enhanced amounts of enzymes is disclosed. The method involves adding transgenic, non-wild type seeds, preferably in a ground form, to a reaction mixture and allowing the enzymes in the seeds to increase the rate of reaction. By directly adding the seeds to the reaction mixture the method provides a solution to the expensive and problematic process of extracting and purifying the enzyme. Methods of treatment are also provided whereby a subject lacking a sufficient supply of an enzyme is administered the enzyme in the form of seeds containing enhanced amounts of the enzyme.