The targeting and accumulation of ectopically expressed oleosin in non-seed tissues of Arabidopsis thaliana

Beaudoin, F. and Napier, J. A. 2000. The targeting and accumulation of ectopically expressed oleosin in non-seed tissues of Arabidopsis thaliana. Planta. 210 (3), pp. 439-445. https://doi.org/10.1007/pl00008152

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DeAndres-Gil, C., Moreno-Perez, A. J., Villoslada-Valbuena, M., Halsey, K., Martinez-Force, E., Garces, R., Kurup, S., Beaudoin, F., Salas, J. J. and Venegas-Caleron, M. 2024. Characterisation of fatty acyl reductases of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seed. Plant Science. 341, p. 111992. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.111992

Concerted Transport and Phosphorylation of Diacylglycerol at ER-PM Contacts Sites Regulates Phospholipid Dynamics During Stress

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Garcia-Hernandez, S., Haslam, R. P., Moya-Cuevas, J., Catala, R., Michaelson, L. V., Amorim-Silva, V., Markovic, V., Salinas, J., Napier, J. A., Jaillais, Y., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Botella, M. A. 2024. Concerted Transport and Phosphorylation of Diacylglycerol at ER-PM Contacts Sites Regulates Phospholipid Dynamics During Stress. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.01.16.575708

Genomics of predictive radiation mutagenesis in oilseed rape: modifying seed oil composition.

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Havlickova, L., He, Z., Berger, M., Wang, L., Sandmann, G., Chew, Y. P., Yoshikawa, G. V., Lu, G., Hu, Q., Banga, S. S., Beaudoin, F. and Bancroft, I. 2023. Genomics of predictive radiation mutagenesis in oilseed rape: modifying seed oil composition. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 22 (3), pp. 738-750. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14220

Tackling functional redundancy of Arabidopsis fatty acid elongase complexes

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Batsale, M., Alonso, M., Pascal, S., Thoraval, D., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Domergue, F. and Joubes, J. 2023. Tackling functional redundancy of Arabidopsis fatty acid elongase complexes. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14, p. 1107333. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1107333

Engineering plant-based feedstocks for sustainable aquaculture

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Napier, J. A. and Betancor, M. B. 2023. Engineering plant-based feedstocks for sustainable aquaculture. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 71, p. 102323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2022.102323

A point mutation in the kinase domain of CRK10 leads to xylem vessel collapse and activation of defence responses in Arabidopsis

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Piovesana, M., Wood, A. K. M., Smith, D. P., Deery, M. J., Bayliss, R., Carrera, E., Napier, J. A., Kurup, S. and Matthes, M. C. 2023. A point mutation in the kinase domain of CRK10 leads to xylem vessel collapse and activation of defence responses in Arabidopsis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 74 (10), pp. 3104-3121. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erad080

Oils Derived from GM Crops as Sustainable Solutions to the Supply of Long-Chain Omega-3 for On-Growing Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.)

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Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Gonzalez-Silvera, D., Ortega, A., De la Gandara, F., Gong, X., Napier, J. A., Tocher, D. R. and Mourente, G. 2022. Oils Derived from GM Crops as Sustainable Solutions to the Supply of Long-Chain Omega-3 for On-Growing Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.). Fishes. 7 (6), p. 366. https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes7060366

Profiling Phospholipids within Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar with Regards to a Novel Terrestrial Omega-3 Oil Source

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Broughton, R., Tocher, D. R., Napier, J. A. and Betancor, M. B. 2022. Profiling Phospholipids within Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar with Regards to a Novel Terrestrial Omega-3 Oil Source. Metabolites. 12 (9), p. 851. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo12090851

Something in the air

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Napier, J. A. 2022. Something in the air. Nature Sustainability. 5 (11), pp. 916-917. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-00954-0

Using field evaluation and systematic iteration to rationalize the accumulation of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Camelina sativa

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Han, L., Silvestre, S., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Napier, J. A. 2022. Using field evaluation and systematic iteration to rationalize the accumulation of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Camelina sativa. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 20 (9), pp. 1833-1852. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13867

Enhancing the accumulation of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in transgenic Camelina through the CRISPR-Cas9 inactivation of the competing FAE1 pathway

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Han, L., Haslam, R. P., Silvestre, S., Lu, C. and Napier, J. A. 2022. Enhancing the accumulation of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in transgenic Camelina through the CRISPR-Cas9 inactivation of the competing FAE1 pathway. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 20 (8), pp. 1444-1446. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13876

Prospects to improve the nutritional quality of crops

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Scharff, L. B., Saltenis, V. L. R., Jensen, P. E., Baekelandt, A., Burgess, A. J., Burow, M., Ceriotti, A., Cohan, J-P., Geu-Flores, F., Halkier, B., Haslam, R. P., Inze, D., Lankhorst, R. K., Murchie, E., Napier, J. A., Nacry, P., Parry, M. A. J., Santino, A., Scarano, A., Sparvoli, F., Wilhelm, R. and Pribil, M. 2021. Prospects to improve the nutritional quality of crops. Food and Energy Security. 2021, p. e327. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.327

The Production of EPA and DHA in Transgenic Plants as a Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Source of Omega-3 Fish Oils for Use in Novel Foods.

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Napier, J. A. 2021. The Production of EPA and DHA in Transgenic Plants as a Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Source of Omega-3 Fish Oils for Use in Novel Foods. Journal Of The American Oil Chemists Society. 98 (S1), pp. 126-126. https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12529

Dietary Supplementation with Transgenic Camelina sativa Oil Containing 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 or Fish Oil Induces Differential Changes in the Transcriptome of CD3+ T Lymphocytes

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West, A. L., Miles, E. A., Han, L., Lillycrop, K. A., Napier, J. A., Calder, P. C. and Burdge, G. C. 2021. Dietary Supplementation with Transgenic Camelina sativa Oil Containing 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 or Fish Oil Induces Differential Changes in the Transcriptome of CD3+ T Lymphocytes. Nutrients. 13 (9), p. 3116. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13093116

A Field Day for Gene-Edited Brassicas and Crop Improvement

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Napier, J. A. 2021. A Field Day for Gene-Edited Brassicas and Crop Improvement. The CRISPR Journal. 4 (3), pp. 307-312. https://doi.org/10.1089/crispr.2021.29130.kad

Plastidial acyl carrier protein Δ9-desaturase modulates eicosapentaenoic acid biosynthesis and triacylglycerol accumulation in Phaeodactylum tricornutum

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Smith, R., Jouhet, J., Gandini, C., Nekrasov, V., Marechal, E., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2021. Plastidial acyl carrier protein Δ9-desaturase modulates eicosapentaenoic acid biosynthesis and triacylglycerol accumulation in Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Plant Journal. 106 (5), pp. 1247-1259. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15231

Transgenic camelina oil is an effective source of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in diets for farmed rainbow trout, in terms of growth, tissue fatty acid content, and fillet sensory properties

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Osmond, A. T. Y., Arts, M. T., Bazinet, R. P., Napier, J. A., Han, L. and Colombo, S. M. 2021. Transgenic camelina oil is an effective source of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in diets for farmed rainbow trout, in terms of growth, tissue fatty acid content, and fillet sensory properties. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 54 (4), pp. 961-986. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12788

Synaptotagmins at the endoplasmic reticulum–plasma membrane contact sites maintain diacylglycerol homeostasis during abiotic stress

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Ruiz-Lopez, N., Perez-Sancho, J., Del Valle, A. E., Haslam, R. P., Vanneste, S., Catala, R., Perea-Resa, C., Van Damme, D., Garcia-Hernandez, S., Albert A., Vallarino, J., Lin, J., Friml, J., Macho, A. P., Salinas, J., Rosado, A., Napier, J. A., Amorim-Silva, V. and Botella, M. A. 2021. Synaptotagmins at the endoplasmic reticulum–plasma membrane contact sites maintain diacylglycerol homeostasis during abiotic stress. The Plant Cell. 33 (7), p. 2431–2453. https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koab122

Oil from transgenic Camelina sativa as a source of EPA and DHA in feed for European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.)

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Betancor, M. B., MacEwan, A., Sprague, M., Gong, X., Montero, D., Han, L., Napier, J. A., Norambuena, F., Izquierdo, M. and Tocher, D. R. 2021. Oil from transgenic Camelina sativa as a source of EPA and DHA in feed for European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.). Aquaculture. 530 (15 January), p. 735759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735759

Genetically modified plants are an alternative to oily fish for providing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the human diet: A summary of the findings of a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council funded project

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West, A. L., Miles, E. A., Lillicrop, K. A., Napier, J. A., Calder, P. C. and Burdge, G. C. 2020. Genetically modified plants are an alternative to oily fish for providing n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the human diet: A summary of the findings of a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council funded project. Nutrition Bulletin. 46 (1), pp. 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12478

Defning lipids and T cell receptors involved in the intrinsic allergenicity of nut proteins

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Wang, R., Ghumra, A., Cochrane, S., Fairclough, L., Broughton, R., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F. and Alcocer, M. J. C. 2020. Defning lipids and T cell receptors involved in the intrinsic allergenicity of nut proteins. Clinical and Translational Allergy. 10, p. 54. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13601-020-00358-3

Lipidomic Analysis of Plasma from Healthy Men and Women Shows Phospholipid Class and Molecular Species Differences between Sexes

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West, A. L., Michaelson, L. V., Miles, E. A., Haslam, R. P., Lillycrop, K. A., Georgescu, R., Han, L., Napier, J. A., Calder, P. C. and Burdge, G. C. 2020. Lipidomic Analysis of Plasma from Healthy Men and Women Shows Phospholipid Class and Molecular Species Differences between Sexes. Lipids. https://doi.org/10.1002/lipd.12293

Agriculture can help aquaculture become greener

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Napier, J. A., Haslam, R. P., Olsen, R-E., Tocher, D. R. and Betancor, M. B. 2020. Agriculture can help aquaculture become greener. Nature Food. 1, pp. 680-683. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-020-00182-9

Dietary supplementation with seed oil from transgenic Camelina sativa induces similar increments in plasma and erythrocyte DHA and EPA to fish oil in healthy humans

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West, A. L., Miles, E. A., Lillycrop, K. A., Han, L., Napier, J. A., Clader, P. C. and Burdge, G. C. 2020. Dietary supplementation with seed oil from transgenic Camelina sativa induces similar increments in plasma and erythrocyte DHA and EPA to fish oil in healthy humans. British Journal Of Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114520002044

Bioengineering horizon scan 2020

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Kemp, L., Adam, L., Boehm, C. R., Breitling, R., Casagrande, R., Dando, M., Djikent, A., Evan, N. G., Hammond, R., Hills, K., Holt, L. A., Kuiken, T, Markotic, A., Millett, P., Napier, J. A., Nelson, C., O´Heigeartaigh, S. S, Osbourn, A., Palmer, M. J., Patron, N. J., Perello, E., Piyawattanametha, W., Restrepo-Schild, V., Riosrojas, C., Rhodes, C., Roessing, A., Scott, D., Shapira, P., Simuntala, C., Smith, R. D. J., Sundaram, L. S., Takano, E., Uttmark, G., Wintle, B. C., Zahra, N. B. and Sutherland, W. J. 2020. Bioengineering horizon scan 2020. eLife. 9, p. e54489. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.54489

Overexpression of an endogenous type 2 diacylglycerol acyltransferase in the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum enhances lipid production and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content

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Haslam, R. P., Hamilton, M. L., Economou, C., Smith, Richard T., Hassall, K. L., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2020. Overexpression of an endogenous type 2 diacylglycerol acyltransferase in the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum enhances lipid production and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content . Biotechnology for Biofuels. 13 (87). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-020-01726-8

High level accumulation of EPA and DHA in field-grown transgenic Camelina – a multi-territory evaluation of TAG accumulation and heterogeneity

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Han, L., Usher, S. L., Sandgrind, S., Hassall, K. L., Sayanova, O. V., Michaelson, L. V., Haslam, R. P. and Napier, J. A. 2020. High level accumulation of EPA and DHA in field-grown transgenic Camelina – a multi-territory evaluation of TAG accumulation and heterogeneity . Plant Biotechnology Journal. 18 (11), pp. 2280-2291. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13385

Differential postprandial incorporation of 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 into individual plasma triacylglycerol and phosphatidylcholine molecular species in humans

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West, A. L., Michaelson, L. V., Miles, E. A., Haslam, R. P., Lillycrop K. A., Georgescu, R., Han, L., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A., Calder, P. C. and Burdge, G. C. 2020. Differential postprandial incorporation of 20:5n-3 and 22:6n-3 into individual plasma triacylglycerol and phosphatidylcholine molecular species in humans. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids. 1865 (8), p. 158710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbalip.2020.158710

Impairment of DHA synthesis alters the expression of neuronal plasticity markers and the brain inflammatory status in mice

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Talamonti, E., Sasso, V., To, H., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Ulfhake, B., Pernold, K., Asadi, A., Hessa, T., Jacobsson, A., Chiurchiu, V. and Viscomi, M. T. 2020. Impairment of DHA synthesis alters the expression of neuronal plasticity markers and the brain inflammatory status in mice. The FASEB Journal. 34 (2), pp. 2024-2040. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.201901890RR

DES2 is a fatty acid Delta 11 desaturase capable of synthesizing palmitvaccenic acid in the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis

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Cheeld, H., Bhutada, G., Beaudoin, F. and Eastmond, P. J. 2020. DES2 is a fatty acid Delta 11 desaturase capable of synthesizing palmitvaccenic acid in the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis. FEBS Letters. https://doi.org/10.1002/1873-3468.13762

Identification of a Δ11 desaturase from the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis

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Cheeld, H., Bhutada, G., Beaudoin, F. and Eastmond, P. J. 2020. Identification of a Δ11 desaturase from the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.01.13.903815

Nutritional enhancement in plants – green and greener

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Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2020. Nutritional enhancement in plants – green and greener. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 61 (February), pp. 122-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2019.12.010

Arabidopsis cytosolic acyl-CoA-binding proteins function in determining seed oil composition

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Guo, Z. H., Ye, Z. W., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Napier, J. A. and Chye, M. L. 2019. Arabidopsis cytosolic acyl-CoA-binding proteins function in determining seed oil composition. Plant Direct. 3 (12), p. e00182. https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.182

The overexpression of rice ACYL-CoA-BINDING PROTEIN2 increases grain size and bran oil content in transgenic rice

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Guo, Z.-H., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Young, E. C., Lung, S. C., Napier, J. A. and Chye, M.L. 2019. The overexpression of rice ACYL-CoA-BINDING PROTEIN2 increases grain size and bran oil content in transgenic rice. The Plant Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.14503

Multifunctionalizing the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum for sustainable co-production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and recombinant phytase

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Pudney, A., Gandini, C., Economou, C., Smith, Richard T., Goddard, P., Napier, J. A., Spicer, A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2019. Multifunctionalizing the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum for sustainable co-production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and recombinant phytase. Scientific Reports. 9 (1), p. 11444. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-47875-1

Sphingolipids: towards an integrated view of metabolism during the plant stress response

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Huby, E., Napier, J. A., Baillieul, F., Michaelson, L. V. and Dhondt-Cordelier, S. 2019. Sphingolipids: towards an integrated view of metabolism during the plant stress response. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15997

The challenges of delivering genetically modified crops with nutritional enhancement traits

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Napier, J. A., Haslam, R. P., Tsalavouta, M. and Sayanova, O. V. 2019. The challenges of delivering genetically modified crops with nutritional enhancement traits. Nature Plants. 5, pp. 563-567. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-019-0430-z

Postprandial incorporation of EPA and DHA from transgenic Camelina sativa oil into blood lipids is equivalent to that from fish oil in healthy humans

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West, A. L., Miles, E.A., Lillycrop K. A., Han, L., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Calder, P. C. 2019. Postprandial incorporation of EPA and DHA from transgenic Camelina sativa oil into blood lipids is equivalent to that from fish oil in healthy humans. British Journal Of Nutrition. pp. 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114519000825

Update on GM canola crops as novel sources of omega-3 fish oils

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Napier, J. A., Olsen, R-E. and Tocher, D. R. 2019. Update on GM canola crops as novel sources of omega-3 fish oils. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 17 (4), pp. 703-705. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13045

Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, EPA and DHA: Bridging the Gap between Supply and Demand Nutrients

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Tocher, D. R., Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Olsen, R. E. and Napier, J. A. 2019. Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, EPA and DHA: Bridging the Gap between Supply and Demand Nutrients . Nutrients. 11 (1), p. 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11010089

Transgenic Microalgae With Increased Production Of At Least One Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Patent US 2018/0312888 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Hamilton, M. L. and Vaezi, R. 2018. Transgenic Microalgae With Increased Production Of At Least One Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Patent US 2018/0312888 A1) . US 2018/0312888 A1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent) CA 2744930 C

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Senger, T. and Bauer, J. 2018. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent) CA 2744930 C. CA 2744930 C

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 2621214 C)

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Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2018. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 2621214 C). CA 2621214 C

Europe’s first and last field trial of gene-edited plants?

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Faure, J-D. and Napier, J. A. 2018. Europe’s first and last field trial of gene-edited plants? eLife. 7 (e42379). https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.42379

Oil from transgenic Camelina sativa containing over 25 % n-3 long-chain PUFA as the major lipid source in feed for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

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Betancor, M. B., Li, K., Bucerzan, V. S., Sprague, M., Sayanova, O. V., Usher, S. L., Han, L., Norambuena, F., Torrissen, O., Napier, J. A., Tocher, D. R. and Olsen, R. E. 2018. Oil from transgenic Camelina sativa containing over 25 % n-3 long-chain PUFA as the major lipid source in feed for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). British Journal Of Nutrition. 119 (12), pp. 1378-1392. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114518001125

New insights in the composition of wax and sterol esters in common and mutant sunflower oils revealed by ESI-MS/MS

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Broughton, R., Ruíz-Lopez, N., Hassall, K. L., Martínez-Force, E., Garcés, R., Salas, J. J. and Beaudoin, F. 2018. New insights in the composition of wax and sterol esters in common and mutant sunflower oils revealed by ESI-MS/MS. Food Chemistry. 269, pp. 70-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.135

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2669380 B1)

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Senger, T., Bauer, J. and Napier, J. A. 2017. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2669380 B1) . EP 2669380 B1

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2017/0067070 A1)

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Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2017. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2017/0067070 A1) . US 2017/0067070 A1

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2723072 C)

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Napier, J. A., Bauer, J. and Sayanova, O. 2017. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2723072 C). CA 2723072 C

Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent EP 2585603 B1)

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Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg , Y. J., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2017. Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent EP 2585603 B1). EP 2585603 B1

Process For Producing A Polyunsatured Fatty Acid Comprising Arachidonic Acid (Patent EP 2380984 B1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas Caleron, M. 2017. Process For Producing A Polyunsatured Fatty Acid Comprising Arachidonic Acid (Patent EP 2380984 B1). EP 2380984 B1

An oil containing EPA and DHA from transgenic Camelina sativa to replace marine fish oil in feeds for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Effects on intestinal transcriptome, histology, tissue fatty acid profiles and plasma biochemistry

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Betancor, M. B., Li, K., Sprague, M., Bardal, T., Sayanova, O. V., Usher, S., Han, L., Måsøval, K., Torrissen, O., Napier, J. A., Tocher, D. R. and Olsen, R. E. 2017. An oil containing EPA and DHA from transgenic Camelina sativa to replace marine fish oil in feeds for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): Effects on intestinal transcriptome, histology, tissue fatty acid profiles and plasma biochemistry. PLOS ONE. 12 (4), p. e0175415. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0175415

A Palmitic Acid Elongase Affects Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Plastidial Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol Levels in Nannochloropsis

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Dolch, L-J., Rak, C., Perin, G., Tourcier, G., Broughton, R., Leterrier, M., Morosinotto, T., Tellier, F., Faure, J-D., Falconet, D., Jouhet, J., Sayanova, O. V., Beaudoin, F. and Maréchal, E. 2017. A Palmitic Acid Elongase Affects Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Plastidial Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol Levels in Nannochloropsis. Plant Physiology. 173 (1), pp. 742-759. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.16.01420

Tailoring seed oil composition in the real world: optimising omega -3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid accumulation in transgenic Camelina sativa

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Usher, S. L., Han, L., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Sturtevant, D., Aziz, M., Chapman, K. D., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2017. Tailoring seed oil composition in the real world: optimising omega -3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid accumulation in transgenic Camelina sativa. Scientific Reports. 7 (1), p. 6570. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06838-0

Chlamydomonas carries out fatty acid beta-oxidation in ancestral peroxisomes using a bona fide acyl-CoA oxidase

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Kong, F. T., Liang, Y. X., Legeret, B., Beyly-Adriano, A., Blangy, S., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Beisson, F., Peltier, G. and Li-Beisson, Y. 2017. Chlamydomonas carries out fatty acid beta-oxidation in ancestral peroxisomes using a bona fide acyl-CoA oxidase. The Plant Journal. 90 (2), pp. 358-371. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13498

Tailoring the composition of novel wax esters in the seeds of transgenic Camelina sativa through systematic metabolic engineering

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Ruiz-Lopez, N., Broughton, R., Usher, S. L., Salas, J. J., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A. and Beaudoin, F. 2017. Tailoring the composition of novel wax esters in the seeds of transgenic Camelina sativa through systematic metabolic engineering. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 15 (7), pp. 837-849. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12679

Modulation of lipid biosynthesis by stress in diatoms

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Sayanova, O. V., Mimouni, V., Ulmann, L., Morant-Manceau, A., Pasquet, V., Schoefs, B. and Napier, J. A. 2017. Modulation of lipid biosynthesis by stress in diatoms. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 372 (1728), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2016.0407

Towards the development of a sustainable soya bean-based feedstock for aquaculture

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Park, H., Weier, S., Razvi, F., Peña, P. A., Sims, N. A., Lowell, J., Hungate, C., Kissinger, K., Key, G., Fraser, P., Napier, J. A., Cahoon, E. B. and Clemente, T. 2017. Towards the development of a sustainable soya bean-based feedstock for aquaculture. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 15 (2), pp. 227-236. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12608

C1 Metabolism Inhibition and Nitrogen Deprivation Trigger Triacylglycerol Accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana Cell Cultures and Highlight a Role of NPC in Phosphatidylcholine-to-Triacylglycerol Pathway

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Mei, C. E., Cussac, M., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Wong, Y. S., Marechal, E. and Rebeille, F. 2017. C1 Metabolism Inhibition and Nitrogen Deprivation Trigger Triacylglycerol Accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana Cell Cultures and Highlight a Role of NPC in Phosphatidylcholine-to-Triacylglycerol Pathway. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7, p. 2014. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.02014

A transatlantic perspective on 20 emerging issues in biological engineering

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Wintle, B. C., Boehm, C. R., Rhodes, C., Molloy J. C., Millett, P., Adam, L., Breitling, R., Carlson, R., Casogrande, R., Dando, M., Doubleday, R., Drexler, E., Edwards, B., Ellis, T., Evans, N. G., Hammond, R., Haseloff, J., Kahl, L., Kuiken, T., Lichman, B. R., Matthewman, C. A., Napier, J. A., Oheigeartaigh, S. S., Patron, N. J., Perello, E., Shapira, P., Tail, J., Takano, E and Sutherland, W. J. 2017. A transatlantic perspective on 20 emerging issues in biological engineering. eLife. 6 (e30247). https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.30247

Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 9493520 B2 )

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Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2016. Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 9493520 B2 ). US 9493520 B2

Method For The Production Of .gamma.-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent CA 2625505 C)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2016. Method For The Production Of .gamma.-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent CA 2625505 C) . CA 2625505 C

Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 2016/0272951 A1)

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Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne S., Lindberg, Y. J., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2016. Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 2016/0272951 A1) . US 2016/0272951 A1

Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 9388437 B2)

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Napier, J. A., Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg, Y. J., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2016. Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 9388437 B2) . US 9388437 B2 182-807-288-915-40X

The Zinc-Finger Protein SOP1 Is Required for a Subset of the Nuclear Exosome Functions in Arabidopsis

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Hematy, K., Bellec, Y., Podicheti, R., Bouteiller, N., Anne, P., Morineau, C., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A., Mockaitis, K., Gagliardi, D., Vaucheret, H., Lange, H. and Faure, J. D. 2016. The Zinc-Finger Protein SOP1 Is Required for a Subset of the Nuclear Exosome Functions in Arabidopsis. PLOS Genetics. 12 (2), p. e1005817. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1005817

Heterotrophic Production of Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Trophically Converted Marine Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

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Hamilton, M. L., Powers, S. J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2016. Heterotrophic Production of Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Trophically Converted Marine Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Marine Drugs. 14 (3), p. 53. https://doi.org/10.3390/md14030053

Nutritional Evaluation of an EPA-DHA Oil from Transgenic Camelina sativa in Feeds for Post-Smolt Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.)

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Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Sayanova, O. V., Usher, S., Metochis, C., Campbell, P. J., Napier, J. A. and Tocher, D. R. 2016. Nutritional Evaluation of an EPA-DHA Oil from Transgenic Camelina sativa in Feeds for Post-Smolt Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.). PLOS ONE. 11 (7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0159934

Replacement of Marine Fish Oil with de novo Omega-3 Oils from Transgenic Camelina sativa in Feeds for Gilthead Sea Bream (Sparus aurata L.)

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Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Montero, D., Usher, S., Sayanova, O. V., Campbell, P. J., Napier, J. A., Caballero, M. J., Izquierdo, M. and Tocher, D. R. 2016. Replacement of Marine Fish Oil with de novo Omega-3 Oils from Transgenic Camelina sativa in Feeds for Gilthead Sea Bream (Sparus aurata L.). Lipids. 51 (10), pp. 1171-1191. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11745-016-4191-4

A transgenic Camelina sativa seed oil effectively replaces fish oil as a dietary source of eicosapentaenoic acid in mice

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Tejera, N., Vauzour, D., Betancor, M. B., Sayanova, O. V., Usher, S., Cochard, M., Rigby, N., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Menoyo, D., Tocher, D. R., Napier, J. A. and Minihane, A. M. 2016. A transgenic Camelina sativa seed oil effectively replaces fish oil as a dietary source of eicosapentaenoic acid in mice. Journal Of Nutrition. 146 (2), pp. 227-235. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.115.223941

Intragenus competition between coccolithoviruses: an insight on how a select few can come to dominate many

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Nissimov, J. I., Napier, J. A., Allen, M. J. and Kimmance, S. A. 2016. Intragenus competition between coccolithoviruses: an insight on how a select few can come to dominate many. Environmental Microbiology. 18 (1), pp. 133-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.12902

Dual Fatty Acid Elongase Complex Interactions in Arabidopsis

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Morineau, C., Gissot, L., Bellec, Y., Hematy, K., Tellier, F., Renne, C., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Faure, J. D. 2016. Dual Fatty Acid Elongase Complex Interactions in Arabidopsis. PLOS ONE. 11 (9), p. 20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0160631

Sunflower HaGPAT9-1 is the predominant GPAT during seed development

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Paya-Milans, M., Aznar-Moreno, J. A., Balbuena, T. S., Haslam, R. P., Gidda, S. K., Perez-Hormaeche, J., Mullen, R. T., Thelen, J. J., Napier, J. A., Salas, J. J., Garces, R., Martinez-Force, E. and Venegas-Caleron, M. 2016. Sunflower HaGPAT9-1 is the predominant GPAT during seed development. Plant Science. 252 (November), pp. 42-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2016.07.002

Metabolome analysis reveals betaine lipids as major source for triglyceride formation, and the accumulation of sedoheptulose during nitrogen-starvation of Phaeodactylum tricornutum

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Popko, J., Herrfurth, C., Feussner, K., Ischebeck, T., Iven, T., Haslam, R. P., Hamilton, M. L., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A., Khozin-Goldberg, I. and Feussner, I. 2016. Metabolome analysis reveals betaine lipids as major source for triglyceride formation, and the accumulation of sedoheptulose during nitrogen-starvation of Phaeodactylum tricornutum. PLOS ONE. 11 (10), p. e0164674. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0164673

ACYL-ACYL CARRIER PROTEIN DESATURASE2 and 3 are responsible for making omega-7 fatty acids in the Arabidopsis aleurone

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Bryant, F. M., Munoz-Azcarate, O., Kelly, A. A., Beaudoin, F., Kurup, S. and Eastmond, P. J. 2016. ACYL-ACYL CARRIER PROTEIN DESATURASE2 and 3 are responsible for making omega-7 fatty acids in the Arabidopsis aleurone. Plant Physiology. 172 (1), pp. 154-162. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.16.00836

Plant sphingolipids: their importance in cellular organization and adaption

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Michaelson, L. V., Napier, J. A., Molino, D. and Faure, J-D. 2016. Plant sphingolipids: their importance in cellular organization and adaption. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids. 1861 (9 Part B), pp. 1329-1335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbalip.2016.04.003

Synthetic redesign of plant lipid metabolism

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Haslam, R. P., Sayanova, O. V., Kim, H. J., Cahoon, E. B. and Napier, J. A. 2016. Synthetic redesign of plant lipid metabolism. The Plant Journal. 87 (1), pp. 76-86. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13172

Recombinant Organisms (Patent US 2015/0275243 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Hamilton, M. L. and Vaezi, R. 2015. Recombinant Organisms (Patent US 2015/0275243 A1). US 2015/0275243 A1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 9139854 B2)

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Senger, T., Bauer, J. and Napier, J. A. 2015. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 9139854 B2) . US 9139854 B2

Recombinant Organisms (Patent EP 2904091 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Hamilton, M. L. and Vaezi, R. 2015. Recombinant Organisms (Patent EP 2904091 A1). EP 2904091 A1

Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2015/0216828 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Haslam, R. P. 2015. Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2015/0216828 A1) . US 2015/0216828 A1

Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8993841 B2 )

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Beaudoin, F. 2015. Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8993841 B2 ) . US 8993841 B2

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2281051 B1)

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Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2015. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2281051 B1) . EP 2281051 B1

Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 2836599 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Haslam, R. P. 2015. Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 2836599 A1) . EP 2836599 A1

Metabolic engineering of diatoms for the enhanced production of high value lipids

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Hamilton, M. L., Haslam, R. P., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2015. Metabolic engineering of diatoms for the enhanced production of high value lipids. Sixth European Phycological Congress 23-28 August 2015 London UK. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670262.2015.1069489

Sphingolipid metabolism is strikingly different between pollen and leaf in Arabidopsis as revealed by compositional and gene expression profiling

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Luttgeharm, K. D., Kimberlin, A. N., Cahoon, R. E., Cerny, R. L., Napier, J. A., Markham, J. E. and Cahoon, E. B. 2015. Sphingolipid metabolism is strikingly different between pollen and leaf in Arabidopsis as revealed by compositional and gene expression profiling. Phytochemistry. 115, pp. 121-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.02.019

Towards the industrial production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from a genetically modified diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

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Hamilton, M. L., Warwick, J., Terry, A., Allen, M. J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2015. Towards the industrial production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from a genetically modified diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum. PLOS ONE. 10, p. e0144054. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144054

Growing innovations for the bioeconomy

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Karp, A., Beale, M. H., Beaudoin, F., Eastmond, P. J., Neal, A. L., Shield, I. F., Townsend, B. J. and Dobermann, A. 2015. Growing innovations for the bioeconomy. Nature Plants. 1, p. 15193. https://doi.org/10.1038/nplants.2015.193

ECERIFERUM2-LIKE proteins have unique biochemical and physiological functions in very-long-chain fatty acid elongation

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Haslam, T. M., Haslam, R. P., Thoraval, D., Pascal, S., Delude, C., Domergue, F., Fernandez, A. M., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A., Kunst, L. and Joubes, J. 2015. ECERIFERUM2-LIKE proteins have unique biochemical and physiological functions in very-long-chain fatty acid elongation. Plant Physiology. 167, pp. 682-692. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.114.253195

Field trial evaluation of the accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Camelina sativa: making fish oil substitutes in plants

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Usher, S. L., Haslam, R. P., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2015. Field trial evaluation of the accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Camelina sativa: making fish oil substitutes in plants. Metabolic Engineering Communications. 2, pp. 93-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meteno.2015.04.002

The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence

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Bruce, T. J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Caulfield, J. C., Doherty, A., Sparks, C. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D. and Pickett, J. A. 2015. The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 11183. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep11183

Transgenic plants as a sustainable, terrestrial source of fish oils

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Napier, J. A., Usher, S. L., Haslam, R. P., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Sayanova, O. V. 2015. Transgenic plants as a sustainable, terrestrial source of fish oils. European Journal Of Lipid Science And Technology. 117 (9), pp. 1317-1324. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201400452

An alternative pathway for the effective production of the omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturates EPA and ETA in transgenic oilseeds

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Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Usher, S. L., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2015. An alternative pathway for the effective production of the omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturates EPA and ETA in transgenic oilseeds. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 13 (9), pp. 1264-1275. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12328

A nutritionally-enhanced oil from transgenic Camelina sativa effectively replaces fish oil as a source of eicosapentaenoic acid for fish

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Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Usher, S. L., Sayanova, O. V., Campbell, P. J., Napier, J. A. and Tocher, D. R. 2015. A nutritionally-enhanced oil from transgenic Camelina sativa effectively replaces fish oil as a source of eicosapentaenoic acid for fish. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 8104. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep08104

Evaluation of a high-EPA oil from transgenic Camelina sativa in feeds for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): effects on tissue fatty acid composition, histology and gene expression

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Betancor, M. B., Sprague, M., Sayanova, O. V., Usher, S. L., Campbell, P. J., Napier, J. A., Caballero, M. J. and Tocher, D. R. 2015. Evaluation of a high-EPA oil from transgenic Camelina sativa in feeds for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): effects on tissue fatty acid composition, histology and gene expression. Aquaculture. 444, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.03.020

Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation

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Zhang, Y., Li, Z-X., Yu, X-D., Fan, J., Pickett, J. A., Jones, H. D., Zhou, J-J., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J., Napier, J. A., Zhao, G-Y., Cheng, X-G., Shi, Y., Bruce, T. J. A. and Xia, L-Q. 2015. Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation. New Phytologist. 206 (3), pp. 1101-1115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13302

Modifying the lipid content and composition of plant seeds: engineering the production of LC-PUFA

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Ruiz-Lopez, N., Usher, S. L., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Haslam, R. P. 2015. Modifying the lipid content and composition of plant seeds: engineering the production of LC-PUFA. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 99 (1), pp. 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-014-6217-2

Gluten quality of bread wheat is associated with activity of RabD GTPases

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Tyler, A. M., Bhandari, D. G., Poole, M., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D., Lu, C. and Lycett, G. W. 2015. Gluten quality of bread wheat is associated with activity of RabD GTPases. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 13 (2), pp. 163-176. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12231

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2014/0335579 A1)

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Senger, T., Bauer, J. and Napier, J. A. 2014. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2014/0335579 A1) . US 2014/0335579 A1

Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1576166 B1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B, Heinz, E., Zank, T. and Zahringer, U. 2014. Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1576166 B1). EP 1576166 B1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 8822662 B2)

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Senger, T., Bauer J. and Napier, J. A. 2014. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 8822662 B2). US 8822662 B2

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 8785727 B2)

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Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2014. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 8785727 B2). US 8785727 B2

Recombinant Organisms (Patent WO 2014/053821 A1)

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Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Hamilton, M. L. and Vaezi, R. 2014. Recombinant Organisms (Patent WO 2014/053821 A1) . WO 2014/053821 A1

Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways

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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Midega, C. A. O., Jones, H. D., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pittchar, J. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369 (1639), p. 20120281. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0281

Permanent draft genomes of four new coccolithoviruses: EhV-18, EhV-145, EhV-156 and EhV-164

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Nissimov, J. I., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A. and Allen, M. J. 2014. Permanent draft genomes of four new coccolithoviruses: EhV-18, EhV-145, EhV-156 and EhV-164. Marine Genomics. 15, pp. 7-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margen.2014.02.004

Understanding and manipulating plant lipid composition: metabolic engineering leads the way

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Napier, J. A., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F. and Cahoon, E. B. 2014. Understanding and manipulating plant lipid composition: metabolic engineering leads the way. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 19, pp. 68-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2014.04.001

Gene expression in plant lipid metabolism in Arabidopsis seedlings

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Hsiao, A-S., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Liao, P., Napier, J. A. and Chye, M-L. 2014. Gene expression in plant lipid metabolism in Arabidopsis seedlings. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e107372. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107372

Arabidopsis cytosolic acyl-CoA-binding proteins ACBP4, ACBP5 and ACBP6 have overlapping but distinct roles in seed development

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Hsiao, A-S., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Liao, P., Chen, Q-F., Sooriyaarachchi, S., Mowbray, S. L., Napier, J. A., Tanner, J. A. and Chye, M-L. 2014. Arabidopsis cytosolic acyl-CoA-binding proteins ACBP4, ACBP5 and ACBP6 have overlapping but distinct roles in seed development. Bioscience Reports. 34 (6), pp. 865-877. https://doi.org/10.1042/BSR20140139

Modifying fatty acid profiles through a new cytokinin-based plastid transformation system

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Dunne, A., Maple-Grodem, J., Gargano, D., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Chua, N-H., Russell, R. and Geir Moller, S. 2014. Modifying fatty acid profiles through a new cytokinin-based plastid transformation system. The Plant Journal. 80 (6), pp. 1131-1138. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.12684

Rice ORMDL controls sphingolipid homeostasis affecting fertility resulting from abnormal pollen development

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Chueasiri, C., Chunthong, K., Pitnjam, K., Chakhonkaen, S., Sangarwut, N., Sangsawang, K., Suksangpanomrung, M., Michaelson, L. V., Napier, J. A. and Muangprom, A. 2014. Rice ORMDL controls sphingolipid homeostasis affecting fertility resulting from abnormal pollen development. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e106386. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0106386

Oleaginous crops as integrated production platforms for food, feed, fuel and renewable industrial feedstock

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Beaudoin, F., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Bancroft, I. and Napier, J. A. 2014. Oleaginous crops as integrated production platforms for food, feed, fuel and renewable industrial feedstock. OCL - Oilseeds and fats, Crops and Lipids. 21 (6), p. D606. https://doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2014042

Metabolic engineering of biomass for high energy density: oilseed-like triacylglycerol yields from plant leaves

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Vanhercke, T., El Tahchy, A., Liu, Q., Zhou, X-R., Shrestha, P., Divi, U. K., Ral, J-P., Mansour, M. P., Nichols, P. D., James, C. N., Horn, P. J., Chapman, K. D., Beaudoin, F., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Larkin, P. J., De Feyter, R. C., Singh, S. P. and Petrie, J. R. 2014. Metabolic engineering of biomass for high energy density: oilseed-like triacylglycerol yields from plant leaves. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 12 (2), pp. 231-239. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12131

The utilization of the acyl-CoA and the involvement PDAT and DGAT in the biosynthesis of erucic acid-rich triacylglycerols in crambe seed oil

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Furmanek, T., Demski, K., Banas, W., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Stymne, S. and Banas, A. 2014. The utilization of the acyl-CoA and the involvement PDAT and DGAT in the biosynthesis of erucic acid-rich triacylglycerols in crambe seed oil. Lipids. 49, pp. 327-333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11745-014-3886-7

Successful high-level accumulation of fish oil omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in a transgenic oilseed crop

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Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2014. Successful high-level accumulation of fish oil omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in a transgenic oilseed crop. The Plant Journal. 77 (2), pp. 198-208. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.12378

Metabolic engineering of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for the enhanced accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, M. L., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2014. Metabolic engineering of Phaeodactylum tricornutum for the enhanced accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Metabolic Engineering. 22, pp. 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymben.2013.12.003

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2669380 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Senger, T., Bauer, J. and Napier, J. A. 2013. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2669380 A1). EP 2669380 A1

Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2869738 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Haslam, R. P. 2013. Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2869738 A1). CA 2869738 A1

Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2013/153404 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Ruiz-Lopez, N. and Haslam, R. P. 2013. Production Of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2013/153404 A1) . WO 2013/153404 A1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2376638 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Senger, T. and Bauer, J. 2013. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2376638 B1) . EP 2376638 B1

New Elongase Gene And Production Of.delta. 9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2442010 C)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2013. New Elongase Gene And Production Of.delta. 9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2442010 C). CA 2442010 C

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent CA 2476041 C)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2013. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent CA 2476041 C) . CA 2476041 C

Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent EP 2585603 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Senger Toralf, Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg Yilmaz Jenny, Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2013. Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent EP 2585603 A1) . EP 2585603 A1

Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 2013/0097733 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg, Y. J., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2013. Acyltransferases And Uses Thereof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent US 2013/0097733 A1) . US 2013/0097733 A1

Functional inferences of environmental coccolithovirus biodiversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nissimov, J. I., Jones, M. B., Napier, J. A., Munn, C. B., Kimmance, S. A. and Allen, M. J. 2013. Functional inferences of environmental coccolithovirus biodiversity. Virologica Sinica. 28 (5), pp. 291-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12250-013-3362-1

Identification and functional characterization of genes encoding omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic activities from unicellular microalgae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vaezi, R., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2013. Identification and functional characterization of genes encoding omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic activities from unicellular microalgae. Marine Drugs. 11 (12), pp. 5116-5129. https://doi.org/10.3390/md11125116

Pan genome of the phytoplankton Emiliania underpins its global distribution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Read, B. A., Kegel, J., Klute, M. J., Kuo, A., Lefebvre, S. C., Maumus, F., Mayer, C., Miller, J., Monier, A., Salamov, A., Young, J., Aguilar, M., Claverie, J-M., Frickenhaus, S., Gonzalez, K., Herman, E. K., Lin, Y-C. and Napier, J. A. 2013. Pan genome of the phytoplankton Emiliania underpins its global distribution. Nature. 499, pp. 209-213. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature12221

Abnormal glycosphingolipid mannosylation triggers salicylic acid-mediated responses in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mortimer, J. C., Yu, X., Albrecht, S., Sicilia, F., Huichalaf, M., Ampuero, D., Michaelson, L. V., Murphy, A. M., Matsunaga, T., Kurz, S., Stephens, E., Baldwin, T. C., Ishii, T., Napier, J. A., Weber, A. P. M., Handford, M. G. and Dupree, P. 2013. Abnormal glycosphingolipid mannosylation triggers salicylic acid-mediated responses in Arabidopsis. The Plant Cell. 25, pp. 1881-1894. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.113.111500

Plant sphingolipids: function follows form

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Markham, J. E., Lynch, D. V., Napier, J. A., Dunn, T. M. and Cahoon, E. B. 2013. Plant sphingolipids: function follows form. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 16, pp. 350-357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2013.02.009

Involvement of Arabidopsis ACYL-COENZYME A DESATURASE-LIKE2 (At2g31360) in the biosynthesis of the very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid components of membrane lipids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, M. A., Dauk, M., Ramadan, H., Yang, H., Seamons, L. E., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Ramirez-Erosa, I. and Forseille, L. 2013. Involvement of Arabidopsis ACYL-COENZYME A DESATURASE-LIKE2 (At2g31360) in the biosynthesis of the very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid components of membrane lipids. Plant Physiology. 161, pp. 81-96. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.112.202325

Reconstitution of EPA and DHA biosynthesis in Arabidopsis: iterative metabolic engineering for the synthesis of n-3 LC-PUFAs in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Usher, S. L., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2013. Reconstitution of EPA and DHA biosynthesis in Arabidopsis: iterative metabolic engineering for the synthesis of n-3 LC-PUFAs in transgenic plants. Metabolic Engineering. 17, pp. 30-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymben.2013.03.001

The Arabidopsis cer26 mutant, like the cer2 mutant, is specifically affected in the very long chain fatty acid elongation process

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pascal, S., Bernard, A., Sorel, M., Pervent, M., Vile, D., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Lessire, R., Domergue, F. and Joubes, J. 2013. The Arabidopsis cer26 mutant, like the cer2 mutant, is specifically affected in the very long chain fatty acid elongation process. The Plant Journal. 73 (5), pp. 733-746. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.12060

Identification of a cytochrome b5-fusion desaturase responsible for the synthesis of triunsaturated sphingolipid long chain bases in the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V., Markham, J. E., Zaeuner, S., Matsumoto, M., Chen, M., Cahoon, E. B. and Napier, J. A. 2013. Identification of a cytochrome b5-fusion desaturase responsible for the synthesis of triunsaturated sphingolipid long chain bases in the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana. Phytochemistry. 90, pp. 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.02.010

The Arabidopsis F-box/Kelch-repeat protein At2g44130 is upregulated in giant cells and promotes nematode susceptibility

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Curtis, R. H. C., Pankaj, Powers, S. J., Napier, J. A. and Matthes, M. C. 2013. The Arabidopsis F-box/Kelch-repeat protein At2g44130 is upregulated in giant cells and promotes nematode susceptibility. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions - MPMI. 26, pp. 36-43. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-05-12-0135-FI

The modification of plant oil composition via metabolic engineering - better nutrition by design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haslam, R. P., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Eastmond, P. J., Moloney, M., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2013. The modification of plant oil composition via metabolic engineering - better nutrition by design. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 11 (2), pp. 157-168. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12012

Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 8329993 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 8329993 B2). US 8329993 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8273958 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8273958 B2) . US 8273958 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8258371 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8258371 B2) . US 8258371 B2

Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, J. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2012. Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2). US 8221736 B2

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent EP 2454278 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent EP 2454278 A1). EP 2454278 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0124705 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Bauer , J. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0124705 A1). US 2012/0124705 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0084889 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Beaudoin, F. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0084889 A1) . US 2012/0084889 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 B1). EP 1937805 B1

Elongase And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8119861 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2012. Elongase And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8119861 B2) . US 8119861 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0017332 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0017332 A1) . US 2012/0017332 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0011618 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0011618 A1) . US 2012/0011618 A1

Draft genome sequence of the Coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 202

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nissimov, J. I., Worthy, C. A., Rooks, P., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A., Henn, M. R., Ogata, H. and Allen, M. J. 2012. Draft genome sequence of the Coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 202. Journal of Virology. 86 (4), pp. 2380-2381. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.06863-11

Draft genome sequence of four Coccolithoviruses: Emiliania huxleyi Virus EhV-88, EhV-201, EhV-207, and EhV-208

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nissimov, J. I., Worthy, C. A., Rooks, P., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A., Henn, M. R., Ogata, H. and Allen, M. J. 2012. Draft genome sequence of four Coccolithoviruses: Emiliania huxleyi Virus EhV-88, EhV-201, EhV-207, and EhV-208. Journal of Virology. 86 (5), pp. 2896-2897. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.07046-11

Metabolic engineering of plant-derived (E)-beta-farnesene synthase genes for a novel type of aphid-resistant genetically modified crop plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yu, X-D., Pickett, J. A., Ma, Y-Z., Bruce, T. J. A., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D. and Xia, L-Q. 2012. Metabolic engineering of plant-derived (E)-beta-farnesene synthase genes for a novel type of aphid-resistant genetically modified crop plants. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 54 (5), pp. 282-299. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7909.2012.01107.x

Metabolic engineering of the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway into transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ruiz-Lopez, N., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Haslam, R. P. 2012. Metabolic engineering of the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway into transgenic plants. Journal of Experimental Botany. 63, pp. 2397-2410. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/err454

Enhancing the accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana via iterative metabolic engineering and genetic crossing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Venegas-Caleron, M., Li, T., Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Enhancing the accumulation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana via iterative metabolic engineering and genetic crossing. Transgenic Research. 21, pp. 1233-1243. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11248-012-9596-0

Reconstitution of plant alkane biosynthesis in yeast demonstrates that Arabidopsis ECERIFERUM1 and ECERIFERUM3 are core components of a very-long-chain alkane synthesis complex

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bernard, A., Domergue, F., Pascal, S., Jetter, R., Renne, C., Faure, J-D., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Lessire, R. and Joubes, J. 2012. Reconstitution of plant alkane biosynthesis in yeast demonstrates that Arabidopsis ECERIFERUM1 and ECERIFERUM3 are core components of a very-long-chain alkane synthesis complex. The Plant Cell. 24, pp. 3106-3118. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.112.099796

The role of delta6-desaturase acyl-carrier specificity in the efficient synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P. and Napier, J. A. 2012. The role of delta6-desaturase acyl-carrier specificity in the efficient synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 10 (2), pp. 195-206. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7652.2011.00653.x

Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent CA 2804925 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg, Y. J., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2011. Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent CA 2804925 A1) . CA 2804925 A1

Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent WO 2011/161093 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Senger, T., Marty, L., Stymne, S., Lindberg, Y. J., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P. and Ruiz-Lopez, N. 2011. Acyltransferases And Uses Therof In Fatty Acid Production (Patent WO 2011/161093 A1). WO 2011/161093 A1

Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2388332 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Zank, T. 2011. Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2388332 A1) . EP 2388332 A1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2011/0277043 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Senger, T. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2011/0277043 A1) . US 2011/0277043 A1

Process For Producing A Polyunsatured Fatty Acid Comprising Arachidonic Acid (Patent EP 2380984 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2011. Process For Producing A Polyunsatured Fatty Acid Comprising Arachidonic Acid (Patent EP 2380984 A2) . EP 2380984 A2

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2376638 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Senger, T. and Bauer, J. 2011. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2376638 A2). EP 2376638 A2

Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2366781 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Zank, T. 2011. Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2366781 A1) . EP 2366781 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8017839 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8017839 B2) . US 8017839 B2

Method For The Production Of Γ-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent US 8013216 B2 )

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2011. Method For The Production Of Γ-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent US 8013216 B2 ). US 8013216 B2

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1726652 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1726652 B1). EP 1726652 B1

Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent US 2011/0189697 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Faure, J-D., Bach, L., Miquel, M. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent US 2011/0189697 A1) . US 2011/0189697 A1

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2011/0138490 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2011/0138490 A1) . US 2011/0138490 A1

Nucleic Acid (Patent EP 1984502 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2011. Nucleic Acid (Patent EP 1984502 B1). EP 1984502 B1

Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent EP 2310512 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Faure, J-D., Bach, L., Miquel, M. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent EP 2310512 A1) . EP 2310512 A1

Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent EP 1945775 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Vengas, C. M. 2011. Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent EP 1945775 B1) . EP 1945775 B1

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2281051 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 2281051 A1) . EP 2281051 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent CA 2768082 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent CA 2768082 A1) . CA 2768082 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent WO 2011/006948 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2011. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent WO 2011/006948 A1). WO 2011/006948 A1

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. GM Crops: from Basic Research to Application. Aspects of Applied Biology 110 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 24

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Aradottir, G. I., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. GM Crops: from Basic Research to Application. Aspects of Applied Biology 110 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 112

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Aradottir, G. I., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. Abstracts Ento' 11 Symposium on Chemical Ecology: Reception, Detection and Deception, Chatham, 7-9 September 2011 . pp. 54

Draft genome sequence of the coccolithovirus EhV-84

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nissimov, J. I., Worthy, C. A., Rooks, P., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A., Henn, M. R., Ogata, H. and Allen, M. J. 2011. Draft genome sequence of the coccolithovirus EhV-84. Standards in Genomic Sciences. 5, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.4056/sigs.1884581

Transgenic oilseed crops as an alternative to fish oils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Transgenic oilseed crops as an alternative to fish oils. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 85, pp. 253-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plefa.2011.04.013

Draft genome sequence of the coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 203

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nissimov, J. I., Worthy, C. A., Rooks, P., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A., Henn, M. R., Ogata, H. and Allen, M. J. 2011. Draft genome sequence of the coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 203. Journal of Virology. 85 (24), pp. 13468-13469. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.06440-11

Targeted enhancement of glutamate-to-gamma-aminobutyrate conversion in Arabidopsis seeds affects carbon-nitrogen balance and storage reserves in a development-dependent manner

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fait, A., Nunes Nesi, A., Angelovici, R., Lehmann, M., Anh Pham, P., Song, L., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Galili, G. and Fernie, A. R. 2011. Targeted enhancement of glutamate-to-gamma-aminobutyrate conversion in Arabidopsis seeds affects carbon-nitrogen balance and storage reserves in a development-dependent manner. Plant Physiology. 157, pp. 1026-1042. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.179986

LC-MS/MS methods for absolute quantification and identification of proteins associated with chimeric plant oil bodies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Capuano, F., Bond, N. J., Gatto, L., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A., Benvenuto, E., Lilley, K. S. and Baschieri, S. 2011. LC-MS/MS methods for absolute quantification and identification of proteins associated with chimeric plant oil bodies. Analytical Chemistry. 83, pp. 9267-9272. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac201733m

Very-long-chain fatty acids are required for cell plate formation during cytokinesis in Arabidopsis thaliana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bach, L., Gissot, L., Marion, J., Tellier, F., Moreau, P., Satiat-Jeunemaitre, B., Palauqui, J-C., Napier, J. A. and Faure, J-D. 2011. Very-long-chain fatty acids are required for cell plate formation during cytokinesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal Of Cell Science. 124, pp. 3223-234. https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.074575

Coccolithophores: functional biodiversity, enzymes and bioprospecting

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Reid, E. L., Worthy, C. A., Probert, I., Ali, S. T., Love, J., Napier, J. A., Littlechild, J. A., Somerfield, P. J. and Allen, M. J. 2011. Coccolithophores: functional biodiversity, enzymes and bioprospecting. Marine Drugs. 9 (4), pp. 586-602. https://doi.org/10.3390/md9040586

Emerging roles in plant defense for cis- jasmone-induced cytochrome P450 CYP81D11

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Emerging roles in plant defense for cis- jasmone-induced cytochrome P450 CYP81D11. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 6, pp. 563-565. https://doi.org/10.4161/psb.6.4.14915

New frontiers in oilseed biotechnology: meeting the global demand for vegetable oils for food, feed, biofuel and industrial applications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lu, C., Napier, J. A., Clemente, T. E. and Cahoon, E. B. 2011. New frontiers in oilseed biotechnology: meeting the global demand for vegetable oils for food, feed, biofuel and industrial applications. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 22, pp. 252-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2010.11.006

Overexpression of Arabidopsis ECERIFERUM1 promotes wax very-long-chain alkane biosynthesis and influences plant response to biotic and abiotic stresses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bourdenx, B., Bernard, A., Domergue, F., Pascal, S., Leger, A., Roby, D., Pervent, M., Vile, D., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Lessire, R. and Joubes, J. 2011. Overexpression of Arabidopsis ECERIFERUM1 promotes wax very-long-chain alkane biosynthesis and influences plant response to biotic and abiotic stresses. Plant Physiology. 156, pp. 29-45. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.172320

Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for production of eicosapentaenoic acid, using a novel delta5-desaturase from Paramecium tetraurelia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tavares, S., Grotkjaer, T., Obsen, T., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A. and Gunnarsson, N. 2011. Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for production of eicosapentaenoic acid, using a novel delta5-desaturase from Paramecium tetraurelia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77, pp. 1854-1861. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01935-10

The identification and mapping of candidate genes and QTL involved in the fatty acid desaturation pathway in Brassica napus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smooker, A. M., Wells, R., Morgan, C., Beaudoin, F., Cho, K., Fraser, F. and Bancroft, I. 2011. The identification and mapping of candidate genes and QTL involved in the fatty acid desaturation pathway in Brassica napus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 122, pp. 1075-1090. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-010-1512-5

Identification and functional characterisation of genes encoding the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway from the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Venegas Caleron, M., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Worthy, C., Rooks, P., Allen, M. J. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Identification and functional characterisation of genes encoding the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway from the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi. Phytochemistry. 72, pp. 594-600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2011.01.022

Foresight project on global food and farming futures: application of genetics and genomics to aquaculture development: current and future directions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcandrew, B. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Foresight project on global food and farming futures: application of genetics and genomics to aquaculture development: current and future directions. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 149, pp. 143-151. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859610001152

Characterization of a glutenin-specific serine proteinase of Sunn bug Eurygaster integricepts Put.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Konarev, A. V., Beaudoin, F., Marsh, J., Vilkova, N. A., Nefedova, L. I., Sivri, D., Koksel, H., Shewry, P. R. and Lovegrove, A. 2011. Characterization of a glutenin-specific serine proteinase of Sunn bug Eurygaster integricepts Put. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 59, pp. 2462-2470. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf103867g

ELVOVL2 controls the level of n-6 28:5 and 30:5 fatty acids in testis, a prerequisite for male fertility and sperm maturation in mice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zadravec, D., Tvrdik, P., Guillou, H., Haslam, R. P., Kobayashi, T., Napier, J. A., Capecchi, M. R. and Jacobsson, A. 2011. ELVOVL2 controls the level of n-6 28:5 and 30:5 fatty acids in testis, a prerequisite for male fertility and sperm maturation in mice. Journal Of Lipid Research. 52 (2), pp. 245-255. https://doi.org/10.1194/jlr.M011346

New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta-9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1373519 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2010. New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta-9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1373519 B1). EP 1373519 B1

Semiochemical (Patent US 7820153 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Semiochemical (Patent US 7820153 B2) . US 7820153 B2

Semiochemical (Patent US 2010/0226877 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Semiochemical (Patent US 2010/0226877 A1) . US 2010/0226877 A1

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent WO 2010/066703 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2010. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent WO 2010/066703 A2) . WO 2010/066703 A2

Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2744930 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Senger Toralf and Bauer Joerg 2010. Desaturases And Process For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2744930 A1) . CA 2744930 A1

Process For The Production Of Δ5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 7723574 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Zank, T., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2010. Process For The Production Of Δ5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 7723574 B2). US 7723574 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2010/0043103 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2010. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2010/0043103 A1). US 2010/0043103 A1

Identification and characterization of novel natural alleles of eIF4E in barley providing broad-spectrum resistance to bymoviruses

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C., Baldwin, T., Jing, H-C., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2010. Identification and characterization of novel natural alleles of eIF4E in barley providing broad-spectrum resistance to bymoviruses. Antoun, H., Trepanier, M., Prevost, D., Brisson, L. and Avis, T. (ed.) Biology of plant-microbe interactions, vol. 7 . International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, St. Paul. pp. Paper 71

Viral trans- dominant manipulation of algal sphingolipids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V., Dunn, T. M. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Viral trans- dominant manipulation of algal sphingolipids. Trends in Plant Science. 15, pp. 651-655. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2010.09.004

The production of Omega-3 Very Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in transgenic plants: a sustainable source of omega-3 fish oils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2010. The production of Omega-3 Very Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in transgenic plants: a sustainable source of omega-3 fish oils.  Abstracts from the 51st International Conference on the Bioscience of Lipids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2010.05.055

Very long chain fatty acids are required for cell polarity and organogenesis during plant development

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Molino, D., Markham, J. E., Bellec, Y., Gissot, L., Palauqui, J-C., Moreau, P., Napier, J. A. and Faure, J. D. 2010. Very long chain fatty acids are required for cell polarity and organogenesis during plant development. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2010.05.054

The transcriptome of cis -jasmone-induced resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana and its role in indirect defence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Ton, J., Verrier, P. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2010. The transcriptome of cis -jasmone-induced resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana and its role in indirect defence. Planta. 232, pp. 1163-1180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-010-1244-4

The sunflower plastidial omega3-fatty acid desaturase (Ha FAD7) contains the signalling determinants required for targeting to, and retention in, the endoplasmic reticulum membrane in yeast but requires co-expressed ferredoxin for activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Venegas-Caleron, M., Beaudoin, F., Garces, R., Napier, J. A. and Martinez-Force, E. 2010. The sunflower plastidial omega3-fatty acid desaturase (Ha FAD7) contains the signalling determinants required for targeting to, and retention in, the endoplasmic reticulum membrane in yeast but requires co-expressed ferredoxin for activity. Phytochemistry. 71, pp. 1050-1058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.04.017

Very-long-chain fatty acids are involved in polar auxin transport and developmental patterning in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Roudier, F., Gissot, L., Beaudoin, F., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Marion, J., Molino, D., Lima, A., Bach, L., Morin, H., Tellier, F., Palauqui, J-C., Bellec, Y., Renne, C., Miquel, M., Dacosta, M., Vignard, J., Rochat, C., Markham, J. E., Moreau, P., Napier, J. A. and Faure, J-D. 2010. Very-long-chain fatty acids are involved in polar auxin transport and developmental patterning in Arabidopsis. The Plant Cell. 22, pp. 364-375. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.109.071209

As simple as ACB - new insights into the role of acyl-CoA-binding proteins in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. and Haslam, R. P. 2010. As simple as ACB - new insights into the role of acyl-CoA-binding proteins in Arabidopsis. New Phytologist. 186 (4), pp. 781-783. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2010.03287.x

Tailoring plant lipid composition: designer oilseeds come of age

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. and Graham, I. A. 2010. Tailoring plant lipid composition: designer oilseeds come of age. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 13, pp. 330-337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2010.01.008

Sphingolipid signaling in plants

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Michaelson, L. V. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Sphingolipid signaling in plants. in: Munnik, T. (ed.) Lipid signaling in plants (Plant Cell Monographs, 16) Springer, Berlin. pp. 307-321

An alternative to fish oils: metabolic engineering of oil-seed crops to produce omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Venegas-Caleron, M., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2010. An alternative to fish oils: metabolic engineering of oil-seed crops to produce omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Progress in Lipid Research. 49, pp. 108-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plipres.2009.10.001

Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent WO 2009/156469 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Faure, J-D., Bach, L., Miquel, M. and Napier, J. A. 2009. Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent WO 2009/156469 A1) . WO 2009/156469 A1

Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent CA 2727894 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Faure, J-D., Bach, L., Miquel, M. and Napier, J. A. 2009. Recombinant Cells And Plants For Synthesis Of Very Long Chains Fatty Acid (vlcfa) (Patent CA 2727894 A1). CA 2727894 A1

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 C)

H1 - Patents granted

Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2009. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 C) . CA 2388964 C

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent WO 2009/133145 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2009. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent WO 2009/133145 A1) . WO 2009/133145 A1

Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2723072 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2009. Desaturase And Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2723072 A1). CA 2723072 A1

Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 7601889 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A., Larzarus C. M., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2009. Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 7601889 B2) . US 7601889 B2

Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 2009/0222955 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2009. Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 2009/0222955 A1) . US 2009/0222955 A1

Delta6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 7554008 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2009. Delta6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 7554008 B2) . US 7554008 B2

Nucleic Acid (Patent US 2009/0019559 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Caleron, M. V. 2009. Nucleic Acid (Patent US 2009/0019559 A1). US 2009/0019559 A1

Misexpression of FATTY ACID ELONGATION1 in the Arabidopsis Epidermis Induces Cell Death and Suggests a Critical Role for Phospholipase A2 in This Process

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Reina-Pinto, J. J., Voisin, D., Kurdyukov, S., Faust, A., Haslam, R. P., Michaelson, L. V., Efremova, N., Franke, B., Schreiber, L., Napier, J. A. and Yephremov, A. 2009. Misexpression of FATTY ACID ELONGATION1 in the Arabidopsis Epidermis Induces Cell Death and Suggests a Critical Role for Phospholipase A2 in This Process. The Plant Cell. 21 (4), pp. 1252-1272. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.109.065565

Exploiting natural genetic diversity of barley germplasm to identify superior alleles of eIF4E conferring broad-spectrum virus resistance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C., Baldwin, T., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2009. Exploiting natural genetic diversity of barley germplasm to identify superior alleles of eIF4E conferring broad-spectrum virus resistance. Abstracts Rank Prize Funds Mini-Symposium on Domestication of Cereals and Exploitation of Genetic Diversity in Improvement, Grasmere, 21-24 September 2009 .

A new rapid and relatively inexpensive method for mining in plant germplasm collections for novel alleles of agronomically important genes: a case study in barley

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C., Baldwin, T., Jing, H-C., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2009. A new rapid and relatively inexpensive method for mining in plant germplasm collections for novel alleles of agronomically important genes: a case study in barley. Abstracts 19th ITMI/3rd COST Tritigen Joint Workshop, Clermont-Ferrand, 31 August-4 September 2009 . pp. 34

Identification and characterization of novel natural alleles of eIF4E in barley providing broad-spectrum resistance to Bymoviruses

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C., Baldwin, T., Jing, H-C., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2009. Identification and characterization of novel natural alleles of eIF4E in barley providing broad-spectrum resistance to Bymoviruses. Abstracts 14th International Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Quebec, 19-23 July 2009 . pp. 18

Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Curtis, R. H. C., Matthews, M., Pankaj, Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Napier, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 15 December 2009 .

Exploiting the genetic diversity of natural barley germplasm for the discovery of novel eIF4E alleles conferring broad spectrum resistance to bymoviruses

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C., Baldwin, T., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2009. Exploiting the genetic diversity of natural barley germplasm for the discovery of novel eIF4E alleles conferring broad spectrum resistance to bymoviruses. Abstracts International Conference on Advances in Plant Virology, Harrogate, 1-3 April 2009 .

The synthesis and accumulation of stearidonic acid in transgenic plants: a novel source of 'heart-healthy' omega-3 fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Venegas-Caleron, M., Larson, T. R., Graham, I. A., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2009. The synthesis and accumulation of stearidonic acid in transgenic plants: a novel source of 'heart-healthy' omega-3 fatty acids. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 7 (7), pp. 704-716. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7652.2009.00436.x

Functional characterization of the Arabidopsis beta-ketoacyl-coenzyme A reductase candidates of the fatty acid elongase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Wu, X., Li, F., Haslam, R. P., Markham, J. E., Zheng, H., Napier, J. A. and Kunst, L. 2009. Functional characterization of the Arabidopsis beta-ketoacyl-coenzyme A reductase candidates of the fatty acid elongase. Plant Physiology. 150, pp. 1174-1191. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.109.137497

Functional characterization of a higher plant sphingolipid delta4-desaturase: defining the role of sphingosine and sphingosine-1-phosphate in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V., Zauner, S., Markham, J. E., Haslam, R. P., Desikan, R., Mugford, S., Albrecht, S., Warnecke, D., Sperling, P., Heinz, E. and Napier, J. A. 2009. Functional characterization of a higher plant sphingolipid delta4-desaturase: defining the role of sphingosine and sphingosine-1-phosphate in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology. 149, pp. 487-498. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.108.129411

Nucleic Acid (Patent EP 1984502 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2008. Nucleic Acid (Patent EP 1984502 A2) . EP 1984502 A2

Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent US 2008/0229454 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Caleron, M. V. 2008. Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent US 2008/0229454 A1) . US 2008/0229454 A1

Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent EP 1945775 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2008. Method For The Production Of Gamma-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent EP 1945775 A2) . EP 1945775 A2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2008. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 A2) . EP 1937805 A2

Peroxisomal ATP import is essential for seedling development in Arabidopsis thaliana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Linka, N., Theodoulou, F. L., Haslam, R. P., Linka, M., Napier, J. A., Neuhaus, H. E. and Weber, A. P. M. 2008. Peroxisomal ATP import is essential for seedling development in Arabidopsis thaliana. The Plant Cell. 20, pp. 3241-3257. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.108.062042

Natural variation in responsiveness of Arabidopsis thaliana to methyl jasmonate is developmentally regulated

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2008. Natural variation in responsiveness of Arabidopsis thaliana to methyl jasmonate is developmentally regulated. Planta. 228, pp. 1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-008-0804-3

The very-long-chain hydroxy fatty acyl-CoA dehydratase PASTICCINO2 is essential and limiting for plant development

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bach, L., Michaelson, L. V., Haslam, R. P., Bellec, Y., Gissot, L., Marion, J., Da Costa, M., Boutin, J-P., Miquel, M., Tellier, F., Domergue, F., Markham, J. E., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Faure, J-D. 2008. The very-long-chain hydroxy fatty acyl-CoA dehydratase PASTICCINO2 is essential and limiting for plant development. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 14727-14731. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0805089105

Discovery of novel e1F4 alleles conferring broad spectrum resistance to bymoviruses by exploiting genetic diversity of natural barley germplasm

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hofinger, B. J., Bass, C. G., Baldwin, T., Beaudoin, F., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Kanyuka, K. 2008. Discovery of novel e1F4 alleles conferring broad spectrum resistance to bymoviruses by exploiting genetic diversity of natural barley germplasm. Abstracts 7th Symposium of the International Working Group on Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors, Quedlinburg, 31 August - 4 September 2008 . pp. 29

cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Matthes, M. C., Chamberlain, K., Woodcock, C. M., Mohib, A., Webster, B., Smart, L. E., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2008. cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 4553-4558. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710305105

Nucleic Acid (Patent CA 2641425 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2007. Nucleic Acid (Patent CA 2641425 A1). CA 2641425 A1

Nucleic Acid (Patent WO 2007/093776 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2007. Nucleic Acid (Patent WO 2007/093776 A2) . WO 2007/093776 A2

Nucleic Acids Which Encode Delta9-elongases, Delta8-desaturases And Delta5-desaturases, Uses And Processes Thereof (Patent CA 3006116 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2007. Nucleic Acids Which Encode Delta9-elongases, Delta8-desaturases And Delta5-desaturases, Uses And Processes Thereof (Patent CA 3006116 A1) . CA 3006116 A1

Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2007/0136892 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Zank, T., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2007. Process For The Production Of Delta5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent US 2007/0136892 A1) . US 2007/0136892 A1

Process For The Production Of Delta 5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 1790731 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Zank, T., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Process For The Production Of Delta 5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent EP 1790731 A2) . EP 1790731 A2

Process For The Production Of .delta.5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2567132 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Zank, T., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Process For The Production Of .delta.5-unsaturated Fatty Acids In Transgenic Organisms (Patent CA 2567132 A1). CA 2567132 A1

Method For The Production Of .gamma.-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent CA 2625505 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Venegas, C. M., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Method For The Production Of .gamma.-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent CA 2625505 A1). CA 2625505 A1

Method For The Production Of ?-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent WO 2007/051577 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2007. Method For The Production Of ?-linolenic Acid And/or Stearidonic Acid In Transgenic Brassicaceae And Linaceae (Patent WO 2007/051577 A2) . WO 2007/051577 A2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent WO 2007/042510 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2007. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent WO 2007/042510 A2). WO 2007/042510 A2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 2621214 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2007. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 2621214 A1). CA 2621214 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 3021294 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2007. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent CA 3021294 A1). CA 3021294 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent GB 2431158 A)

H2 - Patents applied for

Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent GB 2431158 A) . GB 2431158 A

Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants. Phytochemistry. 68 (22-24), pp. 2937-2945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.09.025

Stressful 'memories' of plants: evidence and possible mechanisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Stressful 'memories' of plants: evidence and possible mechanisms. Plant Science. 173, pp. 603-608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2007.09.002

Properties and exploitation of oleosins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Capuano, F., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2007. Properties and exploitation of oleosins. Biotechnology Advances. 25, pp. 203-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2006.11.006

Using epitope tagging to explore the trafficking, location and functional properties of wheat gluten proteins

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Shewry, P. R., Tosi, P., Jones, H. D., Sparks, C. A., Gritsch, C., Funatsuki, W., Niwa, K., Huttly, A. K., Napier, J. A., D'ovidio, R. and Freeman, J. 2007. Using epitope tagging to explore the trafficking, location and functional properties of wheat gluten proteins. Lookhart, G. L. and Ng, P. W. K. (ed.) Gluten proteins 2006 . American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC), St Paul, MN. pp. 112-116

Cloning and characterization of unusual fatty acid desaturases from Anemone leveillei: identification of an acyl-coenzyme A C20 delta5-desaturase responsible for the synthesis of sciadonic acid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Venegas Caleron, M. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Cloning and characterization of unusual fatty acid desaturases from Anemone leveillei: identification of an acyl-coenzyme A C20 delta5-desaturase responsible for the synthesis of sciadonic acid. Plant Physiology. 144, pp. 455-467. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.107.098202

Characterization of lipid rafts from Medicago truncatula root plasma membranes: a proteomic study reveals the presence of a raft-associated redox system

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lefebvre, B., Furt, F., Hartmann, M-A., Michaelson, L. V., Carde, J-P., Sargueil-Boiron, F., Rossignol, M., Napier, J. A., Cullimore, J., Bessoule, J-J. and Mongrand, S. 2007. Characterization of lipid rafts from Medicago truncatula root plasma membranes: a proteomic study reveals the presence of a raft-associated redox system. Plant Physiology. 144, pp. 402-418. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.106.094102

Rational metabolic engineering of transgenic plants for biosynthesis of omega-3 polyunsaturates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Graham, I. A., Larson, T. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Rational metabolic engineering of transgenic plants for biosynthesis of omega-3 polyunsaturates. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 18, pp. 142-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2007.01.014

Cloning and molecular characterisation of a delta8- sphingolipid-desaturase from Nicotiana tabacum closely related to delta6-acyl-desaturases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Garcia-Maroto, F., Garrido-Cardenas, J. A., Michaelson, L. V., Napier, J. A. and Alonso, D. L. 2007. Cloning and molecular characterisation of a delta8- sphingolipid-desaturase from Nicotiana tabacum closely related to delta6-acyl-desaturases. Plant Molecular Biology. 64, pp. 241-250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-007-9148-9

The production of unusual fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2007. The production of unusual fatty acids in transgenic plants. Annual Review of Plant Biology. 58, pp. 295-319. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.arplant.58.032806.103811

Are GM and conventionally bred cereals really different?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shewry, P. R., Baudo, M., Lovegrove, A., Powers, S. J., Napier, J. A., Ward, J. L., Baker, J. M. and Beale, M. H. 2007. Are GM and conventionally bred cereals really different? Trends in Food Science and Technology. 18, pp. 201-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2006.12.010

Co-transcribed genes for long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in the protozoon Perkinsus marinus include a plant-like FAE1 3-ketoacyl coenzyme A synthase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Venegas-Caleron, M., Beaudoin, F., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2007. Co-transcribed genes for long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in the protozoon Perkinsus marinus include a plant-like FAE1 3-ketoacyl coenzyme A synthase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 282, pp. 2996-3003. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M607051200

cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Blassioli Moraes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence. Allelopathy Journal. 19 (1), pp. 109-118.

Transgenic plants as a source of fish oils: healthy, sustainable and GM

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2007. Transgenic plants as a source of fish oils: healthy, sustainable and GM. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 87 (1), pp. 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2665

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1726652 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2006. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1726652 A2) . EP 1726652 A2

Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2006/0246556 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazarus, C., Qi, B., Heinz, E., Zank, T. and Zahringer, U. 2006. Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2006/0246556 A1) . US 2006/0246556 A1

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1481063 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2006. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1481063 B1) . EP 1481063 B1

The production of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2006. The production of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants. European Journal Of Lipid Science And Technology. 108 (11), pp. 965-972. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.200600180

A bifunctional delta12, delta15-desaturase from Acanthamoeba castellanii directs the synthesis of highly unusual n -1 series unsaturated fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Guschina, I., Lloyd, D., Christie, W. W., Harwood, J. L. and Napier, J. A. 2006. A bifunctional delta12, delta15-desaturase from Acanthamoeba castellanii directs the synthesis of highly unusual n -1 series unsaturated fatty acids. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 281, pp. 36533-36541. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M605158200

Identification of Primula "front-end" desaturases with distinct n -6 or n -3 substrate preferences

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Venegas-Caleron, M. and Napier, J. A. 2006. Identification of Primula "front-end" desaturases with distinct n -6 or n -3 substrate preferences. Planta. 224, pp. 1269-1277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-006-0306-0

Alterations in sphingolipid synthesis in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is associated with cell polarity and developmental defects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Roudier, F., Gissot, L., Vignard, J., Rochas, C., Moreau, P., Napier, J. A., Morin, H., Bellec, Y., Palauqui, J-C. and Faure, J-D. 2006. Alterations in sphingolipid synthesis in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana is associated with cell polarity and developmental defects.

Fish oils from plants

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Napier, J. A. 2006. Fish oils from plants. RRA Newsletter. No. 22, p. 2.

A metabolomic study of substantial equivalence of field-grown genetically modified wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Baker, J. M., Hawkins, N. D., Ward, J. L., Lovegrove, A., Napier, J. A., Shewry, P. R. and Beale, M. H. 2006. A metabolomic study of substantial equivalence of field-grown genetically modified wheat. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 4 (4), pp. 381-392. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7652.2006.00197.x

Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed storage protein transcripts in seeds of Aegilops and wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kan, Y., Wan, Y., Beaudoin, F., Leader, D. J., Edwards, K., Poole, R., Wang, D., Mitchell, R. A. C. and Shewry, P. R. 2006. Transcriptome analysis reveals differentially expressed storage protein transcripts in seeds of Aegilops and wheat. Journal of Cereal Science. 44, pp. 75-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2006.04.004

Plant volatiles yielding new ways to exploit plant defence

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2006. Plant volatiles yielding new ways to exploit plant defence. in: Takken, W. and Dicke, M. (ed.) Chemical ecology: from gene to ecosystem Springer, Amsterdam. pp. 161-173

The alternative pathway C20 delta8-desaturase from the non-photosynthetic organism Acanthamoeba castellanii is an atypical cytochrome b5 -fusion desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Haslam, R. P., Qi, B., Lazarus, C. M. and Napier, J. A. 2006. The alternative pathway C20 delta8-desaturase from the non-photosynthetic organism Acanthamoeba castellanii is an atypical cytochrome b5 -fusion desaturase. FEBS Letters. 580 (8), pp. 1946-1952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.febslet.2006.02.062

Members of the Arabidopsis FAE1-like 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase gene family substitute for the Elop proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Paul, S., Gable, K., Beaudoin, F., Cahoon, E., Jaworski, J., Napier, J. A. and Dunn, T. M. 2006. Members of the Arabidopsis FAE1-like 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase gene family substitute for the Elop proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 281, pp. 9018-9029. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M507723200

Progress towards the production of very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid in transgenic plants: plant metabolic engineering comes of age

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Haslam, R. P., Venegas Caleron, M., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F. and Sayanova, O. V. 2006. Progress towards the production of very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid in transgenic plants: plant metabolic engineering comes of age. Physiologia Plantarum. 126 (3), pp. 398-406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.2005.00603.x

Plant protein families as a basis for predicting the allergenicity of food proteins

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Shewry, P. R., Jenkins, J., Beaudoin, F. and Mills, E. N. C. 2006. Plant protein families as a basis for predicting the allergenicity of food proteins. in: Wichers, H. J., Bogers, R. J., Savelkoul, H. F. J. and Gilissen, L. J. W. J. (ed.) Allergy matters: new approaches to allergy prevention and management Springer, Dordrecht. pp. 41-46

Molecular analysis of a durum wheat 'stay green' mutant: expression pattern of photosynthesis-related genes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rampino, P., Spano, G., Pataleo, S., Mita, G., Napier, J. A., Di Fonzo, N., Shewry, P. R. and Perrotta, C. 2006. Molecular analysis of a durum wheat 'stay green' mutant: expression pattern of photosynthesis-related genes. Journal of Cereal Science. 43, pp. 160-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2005.07.004

Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1576166 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazarus, C. M, Qi, B., Heinz, E., Zank, T. and Zahringer, U. 2005. Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1576166 A2) . EP 1576166 A2

Semiochemical (Patent US 2005/0147635 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Semiochemical (Patent US 2005/0147635 A1). US 2005/0147635 A1

Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent US 6897050 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Napier, J. A. 2005. Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent US 6897050 B1). US 6897050 B1

Semiochemical (Patent US 6890525 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Semiochemical (Patent US 6890525 B2) . US 6890525 B2

Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 2005/0089865 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2005. Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 2005/0089865 A1). US 2005/0089865 A1

Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2005/0089981 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Lazarus, C., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2005. Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent US 2005/0089981 A1). US 2005/0089981 A1

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 B1) . EP 1235483 B1

The production of very-long-chain PUFA biosynthesis in transgenic plants: towards a sustainable source of fish oils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2005. The production of very-long-chain PUFA biosynthesis in transgenic plants: towards a sustainable source of fish oils. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 64 (3), pp. 387-393. https://doi.org/10.1079/pns2005447

cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Moraes, C. B., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2005. cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction. Wu, H., Kent, J., Harper, J. and An, M. (ed.) Establishing the Scientific Base: Proceedings 4th World Congress on Allelopathy, Wagga Wagga, 21-26 August 2005 . Regional Institute, Gosford. pp. 122-127

Modification of the low molecular weight (LMW) glutenin composition of transgenic durum wheat: effects on glutenin polymer size and gluten functionality

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tosi, P., Masci, S., Giovangrossi, A., D'ovidio, R., Bekes, F., Larroque, O., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2005. Modification of the low molecular weight (LMW) glutenin composition of transgenic durum wheat: effects on glutenin polymer size and gluten functionality. Molecular Breeding. 16, pp. 113-126.

Overview and analysis of the polyprotein cleavage sites in the family Potyviridae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Adams, M. J., Antoniw, J. F. and Beaudoin, F. 2005. Overview and analysis of the polyprotein cleavage sites in the family Potyviridae. Molecular Plant Pathology. 6 (4), pp. 471-487. https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1364-3703.2005.00296.X

Fatty acid desaturases from the microalga Thalassiosira pseudonana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tonon, T., Sayanova, O. V., Michaelson, L. V., Qing, R., Harvey, D., Larson, T. R., Li, Y., Napier, J. A. and Graham, I. A. 2005. Fatty acid desaturases from the microalga Thalassiosira pseudonana. The FEBS Journal. 272 (13), pp. 3401-3412. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-4658.2005.04755.x

Plant FAE1-like condensing enzymes substiute for the Elop proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Paul, S., Gable, K., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Dunn, T. M. 2005. Plant FAE1-like condensing enzymes substiute for the Elop proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Reverse engineering of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis into transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Beaudoin, F. and Sayanova, O. V. 2005. Reverse engineering of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis into transgenic plants. European Journal Of Lipid Science And Technology. 107 (4), pp. 249-255. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.200590022

Design, expression and characterisation of lysine-rich forms of the barley seed protein CI-2

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Forsyth, J. L., Beaudoin, F., Halford, N. G., Sessions, R. B., Clarke, A. R. and Shewry, P. R. 2005. Design, expression and characterisation of lysine-rich forms of the barley seed protein CI-2. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Proteins and Proteomics. 1747, pp. 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbapap.2004.11.018

Analysis of detergent-resistant membranes in Arabidopsis. Evidence for plasma membrane lipid rafts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Borner, G. H. H., Sherrier, D. J., Weimar, T., Michaelson, L. V., Hawkins, N. D., Macaskill, A., Napier, J. A., Beale, M. H., Lilley, K. S. and Dupree, P. 2005. Analysis of detergent-resistant membranes in Arabidopsis. Evidence for plasma membrane lipid rafts. Plant Physiology. 137 (1), pp. 104-116. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.104.053041

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1481063 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2004. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent EP 1481063 A1) . EP 1481063 A1

Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2004/057001 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B., Heinz, E., Zank, T. and Zahringer, U. 2004. Novel Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2004/057001 A2) . WO 2004/057001 A2

Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2510462 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Heinz, E., Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazarus, C. M., Zahringer, U., Qi, B. and Zank, T. 2004. Method For The Production Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2510462 A1) . CA 2510462 A1

New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta-9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1373519 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2004. New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta-9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent EP 1373519 A2). EP 1373519 A2

The production of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Napier, J. A., Beaudoin, F., Michaelson, L. V. and Sayanova, O. V. 2004. The production of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants. in: Setlow, J. K. (ed.) Genetic engineering: principles and methods. Vol. 26 Springer, New York. pp. 143-157

Biosynthesis and compartmentation of triacylglycerol in higher plants

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Beaudoin, F. and Napier, J. A. 2004. Biosynthesis and compartmentation of triacylglycerol in higher plants. in: Daum, G. (ed.) Lipid metabolism and membrane biogenesis Springer, New York. pp. 267-287

Production of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants: a sustainable source for human health and nutrition

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Napier, J. A. 2004. Production of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants: a sustainable source for human health and nutrition. Lipid Technology. 16, pp. 103-107.

Progress toward the production of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Qi, B. and Lazarus, C. M. 2004. Progress toward the production of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants. Lipids. 39, pp. 1067-1075.

The use of very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to ameliorate metabolic syndrome: transgenic plants as an alternative sustainable source to fish oils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Graham, I. A., Cirpus, P., Rein, D. and Napier, J. A. 2004. The use of very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to ameliorate metabolic syndrome: transgenic plants as an alternative sustainable source to fish oils. Nutrition Bulletin. 29, pp. 228-233.

The production of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants by reverse-engineering

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Beaudoin, F., Michaelson, L. V. and Sayanova, O. V. 2004. The production of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants by reverse-engineering. Biochimie. 86, pp. 785-793.

Biosynthesis of very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic oilseeds: constraints on their accumulation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Abbadi, A., Domergue, F., Bauer, J., Napier, J. A., Welti, R., Zahringer, U., Cirpus, P. and Heinz, E. 2004. Biosynthesis of very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic oilseeds: constraints on their accumulation. The Plant Cell. 16, pp. 2734-2748.

Isolation and expression pattern of two putative acyl-ACP desaturase cDNAs for Bassia scoparia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H. M., Sayanova, O. V., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2004. Isolation and expression pattern of two putative acyl-ACP desaturase cDNAs for Bassia scoparia. Journal of Experimental Botany. 55, pp. 787-789.

Eicosapentaenoic acid: biosynthesis routes and the potential for synthesis in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2004. Eicosapentaenoic acid: biosynthesis routes and the potential for synthesis in transgenic plants. Phytochemistry. 65, pp. 147-158.

Production of very long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Qi, B., Fraser, T., Mugford, S., Dobson, G., Sayanova, O. V., Butler, J., Napier, J. A., Stobart, A. K. and Lazarus, C. M. 2004. Production of very long chain polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in plants. Nature Biotechnology. 22 (6), pp. 739-745. https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt972

Genetic manipulation of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) synthesis in a commercial variety of evening primrose (Oenothera sp.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mendoza De Gyves, E., Sparks, C. A., Sayanova, O. V., Lazzeri, P. A., Napier, J. A. and Jones, H. D. 2004. Genetic manipulation of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) synthesis in a commercial variety of evening primrose (Oenothera sp.). Plant Biotechnology Journal. 2 (4), pp. 351-357. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7652.2004.00079.x

Functional characterization of the Arabidopsis thaliana orthologue of Tsc13p, the enoyl reductase of the yeast microsomal fatty acid elongating system

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gable, K., Garton, S., Napier, J. A. and Dunn, T. M. 2004. Functional characterization of the Arabidopsis thaliana orthologue of Tsc13p, the enoyl reductase of the yeast microsomal fatty acid elongating system. Journal of Experimental Botany. 55, pp. 543-535.

A post-genomic approach to understanding sphingolipid metabolism in Arabidopsis thaliana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dunn, T. M., Lynch, D. V., Michaelson, L. V. and Napier, J. A. 2004. A post-genomic approach to understanding sphingolipid metabolism in Arabidopsis thaliana. Annals of Botany. 93, pp. 483-497.

Transgenic expression of epitope-tagged LMW glutenin subunits in durum wheat: effect on polymer size distribution and dough mixing properties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tosi, P., Bekes, F., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2004. Transgenic expression of epitope-tagged LMW glutenin subunits in durum wheat: effect on polymer size distribution and dough mixing properties. D'ovidio, R., Lafiandra, D. and Masci, S. (ed.) Gluten Proteins. Proceedings 8th Gluten Workshop, Viterbo, 8-10 September 2003 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 22-25

Expression of epitope-tagged LMW glutenin subunits in the starchy endosperm of transgenic wheat and their incorporation into glutenin polymers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tosi, P., D'ovidio, R., Napier, J. A., Bekes, F. and Shewry, P. R. 2004. Expression of epitope-tagged LMW glutenin subunits in the starchy endosperm of transgenic wheat and their incorporation into glutenin polymers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 108, pp. 468-476.

SNF1-related protein kinase (SnRK1) phosphorylates class I heat shock protein

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Slocombe, S. P., Beaudoin, F., Donaghy, P. G., Hardie, D. G., Dickinson, J. R. and Halford, N. G. 2004. SNF1-related protein kinase (SnRK1) phosphorylates class I heat shock protein. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 111-116.

The classification, functions and evolutionary relationships of plant proteins in relation to food allergies

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Jenkins, J. A. and Beaudoin, F. 2004. The classification, functions and evolutionary relationships of plant proteins in relation to food allergies. in: Shewry, P. R. and Mills, E. N. C. (ed.) Plant food allergens Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford. pp. 24-41

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent WO 2003/072784 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2003. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent WO 2003/072784 A1). WO 2003/072784 A1

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent CA 2476041 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2003. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent CA 2476041 A1). CA 2476041 A1

Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae (Patent GB 2385852 A)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2003. Delta 6-desaturases From Primulaceae (Patent GB 2385852 A) . GB 2385852 A

Desaturase (Patent US 2003/0152983 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Stobart, K. 2003. Desaturase (Patent US 2003/0152983 A1). US 2003/0152983 A1

Semiochemical (Patent US 2003/0109586 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Semiochemical (Patent US 2003/0109586 A1). US 2003/0109586 A1

Molecular analysis of "stay green" mutants in durum wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rampino, P., Spano, G., Trono, D., Di Fonzo, N., Shewry, P. R., Napier, J. A. and Perrotta, C. 2003. Molecular analysis of "stay green" mutants in durum wheat. Proceedings 10th International Wheat Genetics Symposium, Paestum, Italy, 1-6 September 2003. Vol. 2 - Poster Presentations . pp. 905-907

Production of high value chemicals in plants

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Beale, M. H. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Production of high value chemicals in plants. in: Shewry, P. R., Lenton, J. R. and Anderson, H. M. (ed.) Long Ashton Research Station: one hundred years of science in support of agriculture Institute for Arable Crops Research (IACR) , Long Ashton Research Station (LARS), Bristol. pp. 284-290

Expression of the gamma-zein protein of maize in seeds of transgenic barley: effects on grain composition and properties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, Y., Darlington, H., Jones, H. D., Halford, N. G., Napier, J. A., Davey, M. R., Lazzeri, P. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2003. Expression of the gamma-zein protein of maize in seeds of transgenic barley: effects on grain composition and properties. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 106 (6), pp. 1139-1146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-002-1162-3

TaqMan PCR for detection of genetically modified durum wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Terzi, V., Ferrari, B., Finocchiaro, F., Di Fonzo, N., Stanca, A. M., Lamacchia, C., Napier, J. A., Shewry, P. R. and Faccioli, P. 2003. TaqMan PCR for detection of genetically modified durum wheat. Journal of Cereal Science. 37, pp. 157-163.

Identification of Primula fatty acid delta6-desaturases with n-3 substrate preferences

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Beaudoin, F., Michaelson, L. V., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Identification of Primula fatty acid delta6-desaturases with n-3 substrate preferences. FEBS Letters. 542 (1-3), pp. 100-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(03)00358-2

The role of cytochrome b 5 fusion desaturases in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Sayanova, O. V. 2003. The role of cytochrome b 5 fusion desaturases in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 68 (2), pp. 135-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0952-3278(02)00263-6

The dihydroceramide desaturase is not essential for cell viability in Schizosaccharomyces pombe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Garton, S., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F., Beale, M. H. and Napier, J. A. 2003. The dihydroceramide desaturase is not essential for cell viability in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. FEBS Letters. 538, pp. 192-196.

New lipid-derived signals in plants and their role in modulating gene expression

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Matthes, M. C., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F., Garton, S., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2003. New lipid-derived signals in plants and their role in modulating gene expression.

Physiological characterization of 'stay green' mutants in durum wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Spano, G., Di Fonzo, N., Perrotta, C., Platani, C., Ronga, G., Lawlor, D. W., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2003. Physiological characterization of 'stay green' mutants in durum wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany. 54, pp. 1415-1420. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erg150

Functional characterisation of two cytochrome b 5-fusion desaturases from Anemone leveillei : the unexpected identification of a fatty acid delta6-desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H. M., Michaelson, L. V., Sayanova, O. V., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Functional characterisation of two cytochrome b 5-fusion desaturases from Anemone leveillei : the unexpected identification of a fatty acid delta6-desaturase. Planta. 217 (6), pp. 983-992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-003-1069-5

New chemical signals in plant protection against herbivores and weeds

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2003. New chemical signals in plant protection against herbivores and weeds. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 1227-1236

Plant stress signalling: understanding and exploiting plant-plant interactions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Rasmussen, H. B., Woodcock, C. M., Matthes, M. C. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Plant stress signalling: understanding and exploiting plant-plant interactions. Biochemical Society Transactions. 31 (1), pp. 123-127. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0310123

New Elongase Gene And Production Of Δ9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2002/077213 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Lazarus, C. M., Qi, B. and Lerchl, J. 2002. New Elongase Gene And Production Of Δ9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent WO 2002/077213 A2). WO 2002/077213 A2

New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta 9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2442010 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Qi, B, Lerchl, J., Lazarus, C. M. and Napier, J. A. 2002. New Elongase Gene And Production Of Delta 9-polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Patent CA 2442010 A1). CA 2442010 A1

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 A2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 A2). EP 1235483 A2

Polysaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent WO 2000/055330 A9)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2002. Polysaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent WO 2000/055330 A9). WO 2000/055330 A9

Identification of a cDNA encoding a novel C18-delta9 polyunsaturated fatty acid-specific elongating activity from the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-producing microalga, Isochrysis galbana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Qi, B., Beaudoin, F., Fraser, T., Stobart, A. K., Napier, J. A. and Lazarus, C. M. 2002. Identification of a cDNA encoding a novel C18-delta9 polyunsaturated fatty acid-specific elongating activity from the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-producing microalga, Isochrysis galbana. FEBS Letters. 510 (3), pp. 159-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(01)03247-1

The production of polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2002. The production of polyunsaturated fatty acids in transgenic plants. Inform - International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials. 13, pp. 769-772.

A new class of lipid desaturase central to sphingolipid biosynthesis and signalling

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Dunn, T. M. 2002. A new class of lipid desaturase central to sphingolipid biosynthesis and signalling. Trends in Plant Science. 7, pp. 475-478.

Plumbing the depths of PUFA biosynthesis: a novel polyketide synthase-like pathway from marine organisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2002. Plumbing the depths of PUFA biosynthesis: a novel polyketide synthase-like pathway from marine organisms. Trends in Plant Science. 7, pp. 51-54.

Altering specifity of a Ricinus communis cytochrome b5 fusion desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Altering specifity of a Ricinus communis cytochrome b5 fusion desaturase. Biochemical Society Transactions. 30 (5), p. A123. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst030a123a

Isolation and characterization of a cDNA encoding a delta8 sphingolipid desaturase from Aquilegia vulgaris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V., Longman, A. J., Sayanova, O. V., Stobart, A. K. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Isolation and characterization of a cDNA encoding a delta8 sphingolipid desaturase from Aquilegia vulgaris. Biochemical Society Transactions. 30 (6), pp. 1073-1075. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0301073

The Saccharomyces cerevisiae YBR159w gene encodes the 3-ketoreductase of the microsomal fatty acid elongase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Han, G., Gable, K., Kohlwein, S. D., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Dunn, T. M. 2002. The Saccharomyces cerevisiae YBR159w gene encodes the 3-ketoreductase of the microsomal fatty acid elongase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 277, pp. 35440-35449. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M205620200

A new class of lipid desaturases: identification of the delta4 sphingoid base desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Garton, S., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F. and Napier, J. A. 2002. A new class of lipid desaturases: identification of the delta4 sphingoid base desaturase. Biochemical Society Transactions. 30 (6), p. A122. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst030a122c

Targeting and membrane-insertion of a sunflower oleosin in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae : the central hydrophobic domain contains more than one signal sequence, and directs oleosin insertion into the endoplasmic reticulum membrane using a signal anchor sequence mechanism

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Targeting and membrane-insertion of a sunflower oleosin in vitro and in Saccharomyces cerevisiae : the central hydrophobic domain contains more than one signal sequence, and directs oleosin insertion into the endoplasmic reticulum membrane using a signal anchor sequence mechanism. Planta. 215, pp. 293-303.

A Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene required for heterologous fatty acid elongase activity encodes a microsomal beta-keto-reductase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Gable, K., Sayanova, O. V., Dunn, T. and Napier, J. A. 2002. A Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene required for heterologous fatty acid elongase activity encodes a microsomal beta-keto-reductase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 277, pp. 11481-11488.

Characterization and modelling of the hydrophobic domain of a sunflower oleosin

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alexander, L. G., Sessions, R. B., Clarke, A. R., Tatham, A. S., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Characterization and modelling of the hydrophobic domain of a sunflower oleosin. Planta. 214, pp. 546-551.

Plant protein families and their relationships to food allergy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shewry, P. R., Beaudoin, F., Jenkins, J., Griffiths-Jones, S. and Mills, E. N. C. 2002. Plant protein families and their relationships to food allergy. Biochemical Society Transactions. 30 (6), pp. 906-910. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0300906

Identification of SnIP1, a novel protein that interacts with SNF1-related protein kinase (SnRK1)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Slocombe, S. P., Laurie, S., Bertini, L., Beaudoin, F., Dickinson, J. R. and Halford, N. G. 2002. Identification of SnIP1, a novel protein that interacts with SNF1-related protein kinase (SnRK1). Plant Molecular Biology. 49, pp. 31-44.

Semiochemical (Patent WO 2001/041568 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L .J. and Napier, J. A. 2001. Semiochemical (Patent WO 2001/041568 A2) . WO 2001/041568 A2

Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J. and Napier, J. A. 2001. Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 A1) . CA 2388964 A1

The production of gamma-linolenic acid in transgenic plants: further studies on the borage delta6-fatty acid desaturase

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sayanova, O. V., Beaudoin, F., Libisch, B., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2001. The production of gamma-linolenic acid in transgenic plants: further studies on the borage delta6-fatty acid desaturase. Huang, Y. S. and Ziboh, A. (ed.) Gamma-linolenic acid: recent advances in biotechnology and clinical applications . American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Press, Champaign, Illinois. pp. 24-28

Genetic modification of the trafficking and deposition of seed storage proteins to alter dough functional properties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lamacchia, C., Di Fonzo, N., Harris, N., Richardson, A. C., Napier, J. A., Lazzeri, P. A. and Barcelo, P. 2001. Genetic modification of the trafficking and deposition of seed storage proteins to alter dough functional properties. Shewry, P. R. and Tatham, A. S. (ed.) Wheat Gluten. Proceedings 7th International Workshop Gluten 2000, Bristol, 2-6 April 2000 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 97-100

Characterization of a monoclonal antibody that recognises a specific group of LMW subunits of glutenin

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hey, S., Napier, J. A., Mills, C., Brett, G., Hook, S. and Fido, R. J. 2001. Characterization of a monoclonal antibody that recognises a specific group of LMW subunits of glutenin. Shewry, P. R. and Tatham, A. S. (ed.) Wheat Gluten. Proceedings 7th International Workshop Gluten 2000, Bristol, 2-6 April 2000 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 192-195

Mutagenesis and heterologous expression in yeast of a plant delta6-fatty acid desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Beaudoin, F., Libisch, B., Castel, A., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2001. Mutagenesis and heterologous expression in yeast of a plant delta6-fatty acid desaturase. Journal of Experimental Botany. 52, pp. 1581-1585.

The seed oleosins: structure, properties and biological role

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Beaudoin, F., Tatham, A. S., Alexander, L. G. and Shewry, P. R. 2001. The seed oleosins: structure, properties and biological role. Advances in botanical research. 35, pp. 111-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2296(01)35005-X

Towards the production of pharmaceutical fatty acids in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. and Michaelson, L. V. 2001. Towards the production of pharmaceutical fatty acids in transgenic plants. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 81, pp. 883-888.

Genomic and functional characterization of polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in Caenorhabditis elegans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. and Michaelson, L. V. 2001. Genomic and functional characterization of polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in Caenorhabditis elegans. Lipids. 36, pp. 761-766.

Modification of the LMW glutenin subunit composition of durum wheat by microprojectile-mediated transformation

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tosi, P., Napier, J. A., D'ovidio, R. and Jones, H. D. 2001. Modification of the LMW glutenin subunit composition of durum wheat by microprojectile-mediated transformation. Shewry, P. R. and Tatham, A. S. (ed.) Wheat Gluten. Proceedings 7th International Workshop Gluten 2000, Bristol, 2-6 April 2000 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 93-96

Improvement of wheat processing quality by genetic engineering

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jones, H. D., Pastori, G. M., Rooke, L., Steele, S. H., He, G. Y., Tosi, P., D'ovidio, R., Bekes, F., Darlington, H., Napier, J. A., Fido, R., Barcelo, P. and Lazzeri, P. A. 2001. Improvement of wheat processing quality by genetic engineering. Shewry, P. R. and Tatham, A. S. (ed.) Wheat Gluten. Proceedings 7th International Workshop Gluten 2000, Bristol, 2-6 April 2000 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 73-76

Functional identification of a delta8-sphingolipid desaturase from Borago officinalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sperling, P., Libisch, B., Zahringer, U., Napier, J. A. and Heinz, E. 2001. Functional identification of a delta8-sphingolipid desaturase from Borago officinalis. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 388 (2), pp. 293-298. https://doi.org/10.1006/abbi.2001.2308

Endosperm-specific activity of a storage protein gene promoter in transgenic wheat seed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lamacchia, C., Shewry, P. R., Di Fonzo, N., Forsyth, J. L., Harris, N., Lazzeri, P. A., Napier, J. A., Halford, N. G. and Barcelo, P. 2001. Endosperm-specific activity of a storage protein gene promoter in transgenic wheat seed. Journal of Experimental Botany. 52, pp. 243-250.

Expression of HMW subunit, gamma-zein and uidA genes in endosperms of transgenic bread wheat

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

He, G. Y., D'ovidio, R., Anderson, O. D., Fido, R. J., Tatham, A. S., Darlington, H. F., Napier, J. A., Lazzeri, P. A., Jones, H. D. and Shewry, P. R. 2001. Expression of HMW subunit, gamma-zein and uidA genes in endosperms of transgenic bread wheat. Lang, L. and Bedo, Z. (ed.) Wheat in a Global Environment: Proceedings 6th International Wheat Conference, Budapest, 5-9 June 2000 . Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 177-181

Desaturase (Patent EP 1042485 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Stobart, K. 2000. Desaturase (Patent EP 1042485 A2). EP 1042485 A2

Polysaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent WO 2000/055330 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2000. Polysaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent WO 2000/055330 A1). WO 2000/055330 A1

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent CA 2365096 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2000. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (pufa) Elongase From Caenorhabditis Elegans (Patent CA 2365096 A1) . CA 2365096 A1

Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent EP 1032682 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 2000. Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent EP 1032682 A1). EP 1032682 A1

In vivo targeting of a sunflower oil body protein in yeast secretory (sec) mutants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Wilkinson, B. M., Stirling, C. J. and Napier, J. A. 2000. In vivo targeting of a sunflower oil body protein in yeast secretory (sec) mutants. The Plant Journal. 23 (2), pp. 159-170. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313x.2000.00769.x

Heterologous reconstitution in yeast of the polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Michaelson, L. V., Hey, S. J., Lewis, M. J., Shewry, P. R., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Heterologous reconstitution in yeast of the polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 97 (12), pp. 6421-6426. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.110140197

Overexpression, purification and in vitro refolding of the 11S globulin from amaranth seed in Escherichia coli

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Osuna-Castro, J. A., Rascon-Cruz, Q., Napier, J. A., Fido, R. J., Shewry, P. R. and Paredes-Lopez, O. 2000. Overexpression, purification and in vitro refolding of the 11S globulin from amaranth seed in Escherichia coli. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 48, pp. 5249-5255.

Isolation of two putative acyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase enzymes from Kochia scoparia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H., Sayanova, O. V., Lewis, M. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Isolation of two putative acyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase enzymes from Kochia scoparia. Biochemical Society Transactions. 28 (6), pp. 623-624. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0280623

Mutagenesis of the borage delta 6 fatty acid desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Beaudoin, F., Libisch, B., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Mutagenesis of the borage delta 6 fatty acid desaturase. Biochemical Society Transactions. 28 (6), pp. 636-638. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0280636

An unusual desaturase in Aquilegia vulgaris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Longman, A. J., Michaelson, L. V., Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Stobart, A. K. 2000. An unusual desaturase in Aquilegia vulgaris. Biochemical Society Transactions. 28 (6), pp. 641-643. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0280641

Chimeras of delta6-fatty acid and delta8-sphingolipid desaturases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Libisch, B., Michaelson, L. V., Lewis, M. J., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Chimeras of delta6-fatty acid and delta8-sphingolipid desaturases. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 279 (3), pp. 779-785. https://doi.org/10.1006/bbrc.2000.4023

Production of C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) by pathway engineering: identification of a PUFA elongase component from Caenorhabditis elegans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Michaelson, L. V., Lewis, M. J., Shewry, P. R., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Production of C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) by pathway engineering: identification of a PUFA elongase component from Caenorhabditis elegans. Biochemical Society Transactions. 28 (6), pp. 661-663. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0280661

Improvement of durum wheat quality by genetic engineering

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Shewry, P. R., Tosi, P., He, G. Y., Lamacchia, C., Di Fonzo, N., D'ovidio, R., Jones, H. D., Bell, P., Barcelo, P., Napier, J. A., Halford, N. G. and Lazzeri, P. A. 2000. Improvement of durum wheat quality by genetic engineering. Proceedings International Workshop on Durum Wheat, Semolina and Pasta Quality: Recent Achievements and New Trends, Montpellier, 27 November 2000 . pp. 9-15

Expression of gamma-zein, a maize storage protein gene, in barley seed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhang, Y., Darlington, H., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D., Davey, M. R., Halford, N. G., Lazzeri, P. A. and Shewry, P. R. 2000. Expression of gamma-zein, a maize storage protein gene, in barley seed. Barley Genetics VIII,Proceedings 8th International Barley Genetics Symposium, Adelaide, October 2000 Vol. 3. pp. 131-133

Transgenic plants for the production of pharmaceutical fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A. 2000. Transgenic plants for the production of pharmaceutical fatty acids. Bundesgesundheitsblatt-Gesundheitsforschung-Gesundheitsschutz. 43, pp. 99-103.

Hordeum vulgare mRNA for SnRK1-interacting protein 1

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Slocombe, S. P., Bertini, L., Beaudoin, F., Dickinson, J. R. and Halford, N. G. 2000. Hordeum vulgare mRNA for SnRK1-interacting protein 1.

Hordeum vulgare snipla gene, partial

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Slocombe, S. P., Bertini, L., Beaudoin, F., Dickinson, J. R. and Halford, N. G. 2000. Hordeum vulgare snipla gene, partial.

New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Birkett, M. A., Campbell, C. A. M., Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Hick, A. J., Martin, J. L., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Poppy, G. M., Pow, E. M., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, G. H., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 97 (16), pp. 9329-9334. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.160241697

Desaturase (Patent WO 1999/033958 A2 )

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Stobart, K. 1999. Desaturase (Patent WO 1999/033958 A2 ) . WO 1999/033958 A2

Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent WO 1999/027111 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 1999. Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent WO 1999/027111 A1). WO 1999/027111 A1

Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent CA 2311472 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Napier, J. A. 1999. Desaturase Genes And Their Use (Patent CA 2311472 A1). CA 2311472 A1

The localization and expression of the class II starch synthases of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, Z. Y., Chu, X. S., Mouille, G., Yan, L. L., Kosar-Hashemi, B., Hey, S., Napier, J. A., Shewry, P. R., Clarke, B., Appels, R., Morell, M. K. and Rahman, S. 1999. The localization and expression of the class II starch synthases of wheat. Plant Physiology. 120 (4), pp. 1147-1155. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.120.4.1147

The biogenesis of the plant seed oil body: Oleosin protein is synthesised by ER-bound ribosomes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beaudoin, F., Lacey, D. J. and Napier, J. A. 1999. The biogenesis of the plant seed oil body: Oleosin protein is synthesised by ER-bound ribosomes. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 37 (6), pp. 481-490. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0981-9428(99)80053-9

The accumulation of triacylglycerols within the endoplasmic reticulum of developing seeds of Helianthus annuus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lacey, D. J., Beaudoin, F., Dempsey, C. E., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. The accumulation of triacylglycerols within the endoplasmic reticulum of developing seeds of Helianthus annuus. The Plant Journal. 17 (4), pp. 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313X.1999.00387.x

Plant desaturases: harvesting the fat of the land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Michaelson, L. V. and Stobart, A. K. 1999. Plant desaturases: harvesting the fat of the land. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 2 (2), pp. 123-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1369-5266(99)80025-9

Histidine-41 of the cytochrome b(5) domain of the borage Delta(6) fatty acid desaturase is essential for enzyme activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Histidine-41 of the cytochrome b(5) domain of the borage Delta(6) fatty acid desaturase is essential for enzyme activity. Plant Physiology. 121 (2), pp. 641-646. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.121.2.641

Delta(6)-Unsaturated fatty acids in species and tissues of the Primulaceae

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Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1999. Delta(6)-Unsaturated fatty acids in species and tissues of the Primulaceae. Phytochemistry. 52 (3), pp. 419-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9422(99)00256-3

Characterization and expression of a fatty acid desaturase from Borago officinalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Characterization and expression of a fatty acid desaturase from Borago officinalis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 50 (332), pp. 411-412. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/50.332.411

Accumulation of Delta(6)-unsaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco plants expressing a Delta(6)-desaturase from Borago officinalis

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Sayanova, O. V., Davies, G. M., Smith, M. A., Griffiths, G., Stobart, A. K., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Accumulation of Delta(6)-unsaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco plants expressing a Delta(6)-desaturase from Borago officinalis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 50 (340), pp. 1647-1652. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/50.340.1647

A growing family of cytochrome b(5)-domain fusion proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Sperling, P. and Heinz, E. 1999. A growing family of cytochrome b(5)-domain fusion proteins. Trends in Plant Science. 4 (1), pp. 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1360-1385(98)01357-0

Genetic manipulation of seed composition in barley

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhang, Y., Darlington, H., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D., Davey, M. R., Shewry, P. R., Halford, N. G. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1999. Genetic manipulation of seed composition in barley. Abstracts 16th Long Ashton International Symposium on Biotechnology of Cereals: Tools, Targets and Triumphs, Long Ashton, 13-15 September 1999 .

Transformation of durum wheat to alter dough functional properties and explore the trafficking and deposition of gluten proteins

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

He, G., Lamacchia, C., Rooke, L., Tatham, A. S., Fido, R., Bekes, F., Gras, P., Harris, N., Di Fonzo, N., Deambrogio, E., Barcelo, P., Shewry, P. R., Napier, J. A. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1999. Transformation of durum wheat to alter dough functional properties and explore the trafficking and deposition of gluten proteins. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Improving plant product quality

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Miflin, B. J., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1999. Improving plant product quality. Nature Biotechnology. 17 (2s), pp. BV13-BV14. https://doi.org/10.1038/7155

Synthesis of storage reserves in developing seeds of sunflower

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mazhar, H., Quayle, R., Fido, R. J., Stobart, A. K., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1998. Synthesis of storage reserves in developing seeds of sunflower. Phytochemistry. 48 (3), pp. 429-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9422(98)00009-0

Secondary structure of oleosins in oil bodies isolated from seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

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Lacey, D. J., Wellner, N., Beaudoin, F., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1998. Secondary structure of oleosins in oil bodies isolated from seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biochemical Journal. 334, pp. 469-477.

Isolation of a Delta(5)-fatty acid desaturase gene from Mortierella alpina

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Michaelson, L. V., Lazarus, C. M., Griffiths, G., Napier, J. A. and Stobart, A. K. 1998. Isolation of a Delta(5)-fatty acid desaturase gene from Mortierella alpina. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 273 (30), pp. 19055-19059. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.273.30.19055

Identification of a Caenorhabditis elegans Delta(6)-fatty-acid-desaturase by heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Napier, J. A., Hey, S. J., Lacey, D. J. and Shewry, P. R. 1998. Identification of a Caenorhabditis elegans Delta(6)-fatty-acid-desaturase by heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biochemical Journal. 330 (2), pp. 611-614. https://doi.org/10.1042/bj3300611

Functional identification of a fatty acid Delta 5 desaturase gene from Caenorhabditis elegans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Michaelson, L. V., Napier, J. A., Lewis, M., Griffiths, G., Lazarus, C. M. and Stobart, A. K. 1998. Functional identification of a fatty acid Delta 5 desaturase gene from Caenorhabditis elegans. FEBS Letters. 439 (3), pp. 215-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0014-5793(98)01385-4

Hordeum vulgare mRNA for SnRK1-type protein kinase, partial

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Slocombe, S. P., Bertini, L., Beaudoin, F., Dickinson, J. R. and Halford, N. G. 1998. Hordeum vulgare mRNA for SnRK1-type protein kinase, partial.

Expression of a borage desaturase cDNA containing an N-terminal cytochrome b(5) domain results in the accumulation of high levels of Delta(6)-desaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sayanova, O. V., Smith, M. A., Lapinskas, P., Stobart, A. K., Dobson, G., Christie, W. W., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1997. Expression of a borage desaturase cDNA containing an N-terminal cytochrome b(5) domain results in the accumulation of high levels of Delta(6)-desaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 94 (8), pp. 4211-4216. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.94.8.4211

Trafficking of wheat gluten proteins in transgenic tobacco plants: gamma-gliadin does not contain an endoplasmic reticulum retention signal

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Richard, G., Turner, M. F. P. and Shewry, P. R. 1997. Trafficking of wheat gluten proteins in transgenic tobacco plants: gamma-gliadin does not contain an endoplasmic reticulum retention signal. Planta. 203 (4), pp. 488-494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004250050218

Tobacco rab1 cDNA cloning and expression and structure-functional analysis of the Rab1 protein

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Andreeva, A. V., Evans, D. E., Hawes, C. R. and Napier, J. A. 1997. Tobacco rab1 cDNA cloning and expression and structure-functional analysis of the Rab1 protein. Russian Journal Of Bioorganic Chemistry. 23 (3), pp. 183-190.

Chloroplast SecA functions as a membrane-associated component of the Sec-like protein translocase of pea chloroplasts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haward, S. R., Napier, J. A. and Gray, J. C. 1997. Chloroplast SecA functions as a membrane-associated component of the Sec-like protein translocase of pea chloroplasts. European Journal of Biochemistry. 248 (3), pp. 724-730. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-1033.1997.00724.x

A new class of cytochrome b(5) fusion proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V., Stobart, A. K. and Shewry, P. R. 1997. A new class of cytochrome b(5) fusion proteins. Biochemical Journal. 328 (2), pp. 717-720. https://doi.org/10.1042/bj3280717u

Transport and deposition of cereal prolamins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Richard, G., Turner, M. P. F., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1996. Transport and deposition of cereal prolamins. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 34 (2), pp. 237-243.

The structure and biogenesis of plant oil bodies: The role of the ER membrane and the oleosin class of proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Stobart, A. K. and Shewry, P. R. 1996. The structure and biogenesis of plant oil bodies: The role of the ER membrane and the oleosin class of proteins. Plant Molecular Biology. 31 (5), pp. 945-956. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00040714

Comparison of the expression patterns of genes coding for wheat gluten proteins and proteins involved in the secretory pathway in developing caryopses of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grimwade, B., Tatham, A. S., Freedman, R. B., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1996. Comparison of the expression patterns of genes coding for wheat gluten proteins and proteins involved in the secretory pathway in developing caryopses of wheat. Plant Molecular Biology. 30 (5), pp. 1067-1073. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00020817

Characterization of a sunflower seed albumin which associates with oil bodies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thoyts, P. J. E., Napier, J. A., Millichip, M., Stobart, A. K., Griffiths, W. T., Tatham, A. S. and Shewry, P. R. 1996. Characterization of a sunflower seed albumin which associates with oil bodies. Plant Science. 118 (2), pp. 119-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-9452(96)04429-9

The use of biotechnology to develop new crops and modify the properties of traditional crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Shewry, P. R., Napier, J. A., Cooke, D. T. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1996. The use of biotechnology to develop new crops and modify the properties of traditional crops. Proceedings Society for Economic Botany Conference on Domestication, Production and Utilization of New Crops, Southampton, 7-12 July 1996 .

Seed storage proteins: structures and biosynthesis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shewry, P. R., Napier, J. A. and Tatham, A. S. 1995. Seed storage proteins: structures and biosynthesis. The Plant Cell. 7 (7), pp. 945-956. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.7.7.945

Isolation of a cDNA encoding a cytochrome b5 specifically expressed in developing tobacco seeds

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Smith, M. A., Stobart, A. K. and Shewry, P. R. 1995. Isolation of a cDNA encoding a cytochrome b5 specifically expressed in developing tobacco seeds. Planta. 197 (1), pp. 200-202. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00239957

Isolation and characterisation of cDNA clones representing the genes encoding the major tuber storage protein (dioscorin) of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.)

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Conlan, R. S., Griffiths, L. A., Napier, J. A., Shewry, P. R., Mantell, S. and Ainsworth, C. 1995. Isolation and characterisation of cDNA clones representing the genes encoding the major tuber storage protein (dioscorin) of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.). Plant Molecular Biology. 28 (3), pp. 369-380. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00020387

Expression and in vitro targeting of a sunflower oleosin

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Thoyts, P. J. E., Millichip, M. I., Stobart, A. K., Griffiths, W. T., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1995. Expression and in vitro targeting of a sunflower oleosin. Plant Molecular Biology. 29 (2), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00043664

Tobacco cytochromeb5: cDNA isolation, expression analysis and in vitro protein targeting

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, M. A., Stobart, A. K., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1994. Tobacco cytochromeb5: cDNA isolation, expression analysis and in vitro protein targeting. Plant Molecular Biology. 25 (3), pp. 527-537. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00043880

Expression of a biologically active plant cytochrome b5 in Escherichia coli

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Smith, M. A., Napier, J. A., Stymne, S., Tatham, A. S., Shewry, P. R. and Stobart, A. K. 1994. Expression of a biologically active plant cytochrome b5 in Escherichia coli. Biochemical Journal. 303, pp. 73-79.

Newly imported rieske iron-sulfur protein associates with both Cpn60 and Hsp70 in the chloroplast stroma

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Madueno, F., Napier, J. A. and Gray, J. C. 1993. Newly imported rieske iron-sulfur protein associates with both Cpn60 and Hsp70 in the chloroplast stroma. The Plant Cell. 5 (12), pp. 1865-1876. https://doi.org/10.​1105/​tpc.​5.​12.​1865

Import of the precursor of the chloroplast Rieske iron-sulphur protein by pea chloroplasts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Salter, A. H., Newman, B. J., Napier, J. A. and Gray, J. C. 1992. Import of the precursor of the chloroplast Rieske iron-sulphur protein by pea chloroplasts. Plant Molecular Biology. 20 (3), pp. 569-574. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00040617

Import and processing of the precursor of the Rieske FeS protein of tobacco chloroplasts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Madueno, F., Napier, J. A., Cejudo, F. J. and Gray, J. C. 1992. Import and processing of the precursor of the Rieske FeS protein of tobacco chloroplasts. Plant Molecular Biology. 20 (2), pp. 289-299. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00014496

Import and processing of the precursor of the delta subunit of tobacco chloroplast ATP synthase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Larsson, K. H., Madueno, F. and Gray, J. C. 1992. Import and processing of the precursor of the delta subunit of tobacco chloroplast ATP synthase. Plant Molecular Biology. 20 (3), pp. 549-554. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00040613

Import and processing of the precursor form of the gamma subunit of the chloroplast ATP synthase from tobacco

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Larsson, K. H., Napier, J. A. and Gray, J. C. 1992. Import and processing of the precursor form of the gamma subunit of the chloroplast ATP synthase from tobacco. Plant Molecular Biology. 19 (2), pp. 343-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00027359

Chloroplast import of the precursor of the gamma subunit of pea chloroplast ATP synthase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Hoglund, A. S., Plant, A. L. and Gray, J. C. 1992. Chloroplast import of the precursor of the gamma subunit of pea chloroplast ATP synthase. Plant Molecular Biology. 20 (4), pp. 737-741. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00046458

Calcium-dependent induction of novel proteins by abscisic acid in wheat aleurone tissue of different developmental stages

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Napier, J. A., Chapman, J. M. and Black, M. 1989. Calcium-dependent induction of novel proteins by abscisic acid in wheat aleurone tissue of different developmental stages. Planta. 179 (2), pp. 156-164. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00393685