Dow Acquires Gene Technology
10 September 2007 CTT is a method for expressing foreign genes in plant cells which transforms the genome of the approximately 100 chloroplasts within the cell, rather than introducing a gene into a cell nucleus. Each chloroplast contains about 100 copies of the chloroplast’s genetic material, so the amount of protein produced in a single cell is greatly increased. And since chloroplasts are inherited maternally, they are not found in pollen, which diminishes concerns about spreading recombinant genes through pollen.
“This agreement is another illustration of Dow AgroSciences’ commitment to provide differentiated solutions to customers globally through unique technology and capabilities,” said Daniel R. Kittle, Ph.D., vice president of research and development at Dow AgroSciences.
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