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Lysine decarboxylases having modifications at titratable amino acids

US11078473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2016
Grant dateAug 3, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y401/01018
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides CadA polypeptides with mutations that increase activity in alkaline pH compared to the wild-type lysine decarboxylase. The invention also provides methods of generating such mutant polypeptides, microorganisms genetically modified to overexpress the mutant polypeptides, and methods of generating such microorganisms.

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