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Microorganisms and methods for production of 4-hydroxybutyrate, 1,4-butanediol and related compounds

US12312627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2016
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y208/03
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms having a 4-hydroxybutyrate, gamma-butyrolactone, 1,4-butanediol, 4-hydroxybutanal, 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and/or putrescine pathway and being capable of producing 4-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the microbial organism comprises one or more genetic modifications. The invention additionally provides methods of producing 4-hydroxybutyrate, gamma-butyrolactone, 1,4-butanediol, 4-hydroxybutanal, 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA and/or putrescine or related products using the microbial organisms.

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