Microorganisms and methods for the co-production of ethylene glycol and three carbon compounds
US10774347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P2203/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application relates to recombinant microorganisms useful in the biosynthesis of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and one or more three-carbon compounds such as acetone, isopropanol or propene. The MEG and one or more three-carbon compounds described herein are useful as starting material for production of other compounds or as end products for industrial and household use. The application further relates to recombinant microorganisms co-expressing a C2 branch pathway and a C3 branch pathway for the production of MEG and one or more three-carbon compounds. Also provided are methods of producing MEG and one or more three-carbon compounds using the recombinant microorganisms, as well as compositions comprising the recombinant microorganisms and/or optionally the products MEG and one or more three-carbon compounds.
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