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Thioesterase variants having improved activity for the production of medium-chain fatty acid derivatives

US12157904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2022
Grant dateDec 3, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y301/02014
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure relates to engineered plant acyl-ACP thioesterases having improved activity for the production of medium-chain fatty acid derivatives including e.g., eight carbon and ten carbon fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives. The disclosure further relates to recombinant host cells comprising the engineered plant acyl-ACP thioesterases having improved activity for the production of medium-chain fatty acid derivatives. The disclosure also relates to methods of decreasing toxicity and improving production of medium-chain fatty acids and derivatives.

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