Thioesterase variants having improved activity for the production of medium-chain fatty acid derivatives
US12157904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2042 |
Classification
- 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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