Synthesis of bioproducts from lignin-derived aromatics by genetically modified microorganisms

US11384367B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Regents of the University of California · US
• National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC · US
• BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE (FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY) · US

Inventors

• John M. Gladden · Alameda, US
• Jeffrey M. Skerker · Berkeley, US
• Jay D. Keasling · Berkeley, US
• James Kirby · Berkeley, US
• Junko Yaegashi · Hillgrove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 2019
• Grant date: Jul 12, 2022
• Expiry date: Jun 24, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E50/10
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides for a method of converting a depolymerized lignin aromatic compound into a bioproduct, comprising: (a) providing a composition comprising a depolymerized lignin aromatic compound, optionally a depolymerized cellulose, and optionally a depolymerized hemicellulose, and (b) introducing a genetically modified microorganism to the composition, wherein the genetically modified microorganism is capable of converting the depolymerized lignin aromatic compound into a bioproduct; such that the depolymerized lignin aromatic compound is converted into a bioproduct.