Enzymatic production of alpha-1,3-glucan
US11685907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y204/01027
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for producing insoluble alpha-1,3-glucan is disclosed. Embodiments of the method comprise providing (i) oligosaccharides that comprise alpha-1,3 and alpha-1,6 glycosidic linkages, or (ii) oligosaccharides derived from a glucosyltransferase reaction; and contacting at least water, sucrose, a glucosyltransferase enzyme, and the oligosaccharides provided in the first step. Glucosyltransferase reaction compositions embodying such a method, and insoluble products thereof, are also disclosed. Yield and other product benefits can be realized when practicing the disclosed subject matter.
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