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Process for producing L-tryptophan or derivatives thereof using microorganisms

US4360594A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1981
Grant dateNov 23, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/852
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing L-tryptophan or a derivative thereof is disclosed, wherein an indole compound is reacted with serine, or with pyruvic acid and ammonium ion, in the presence of a culture or treated culture of a microorganism of genus Aeromonas or genus Klebsiella having the ability to produce L-tryptophan or a derivative thereof from an indole compound and serine, or from an indole compound, pyruvic acid and/or its salt, and ammonium ion.

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