| Literature DB >> 11228439 |
Abstract
Directed molecular evolution is a powerful tool to evolve genes with commercial applications. Its most common application is to evolve enzymes with improved kinetics, altered substrate or product specificities, or improved function in different cellular environments. The technique is beginning to be applied to goals relevant to agriculture. Recent examples include the generation of novel carotenoids, enhanced herbicide detoxification, and the improvement of insect resistance genes.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11228439 DOI: 10.1016/s1369-5266(00)00152-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Plant Biol ISSN: 1369-5266 Impact factor: 7.834