Patent Application for Plant Regulatory Elements and Uses

This document is a published patent application from the USPTO, specifically application US20260085324A1, filed on October 3, 2025. It describes novel synthetic small nuclear RNA (snRNA) promoters designed for CRISPR-mediated targeted gene modifications in plants. The application also covers methods and compositions utilizing these promoters to drive the expression of guide RNAs and non-coding RNAs, aiming to develop plants and plant cells with modified genomes.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose immediate regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on entities. However, it signifies potential future developments in plant biotechnology and gene editing. Companies operating in the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those involved in genetic modification or CRISPR technology, should monitor this and related patent filings for potential intellectual property implications and future technological advancements.