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Microorganisms engineered to use unconventional sources of nitrogen

US11041162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. · US

Inventors

Colin South · Lexington, US
Arthur J. Shaw, IV · Belmont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 23, 2019
Grant date	Jun 22, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Y402/01069
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are genetically engineered organisms, such as yeast and bacteria, that have the ability to metabolize atypical nitrogen sources, such as melamine and cyanamide. Fermentation methods using the genetically engineered organisms are also described. The methods of the invention are robust processes for the industrial bioproduction of a variety of compounds, including commodities, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

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