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Method for production of mycophenolic acid by fermentation

US4452891A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1981
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/934
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Mycophenolic acid is produced by aerobically culturing in a culture medium a mutant of the genus Penicillium capable of producing mycophenolic acid, said mutant being resistant to clofibrat, and recovering the mycophenolic acid which accumulates in the culture medium.

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