Microorganisms and methods for improved biological production of ethylene glycol
US11952607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y402/01
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure provides genetically engineered microorganisms and methods for improved biological production of ethylene glycol and precursors of ethylene glycol. The microorganism of the disclosure produces ethylene glycol or a precursor of ethylene glycol through one or more of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate, oxaloacetate, citrate, malate, and glycine. The disclosure further provides compositions comprising ethylene glycol or polymers of ethylene glycol such as polyethylene terephthalate.
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