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Coryneform bacteria carrying recombinant DNA and process for producing an aromatic amino acid by using the same

US5017481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P13/22
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A brevibacterium containing a recombinant DNA molecule constructed by operatively connecting a gene coding for shikimate kinase isolated from Brevibacterium lactofermentum to a plasmid vector capable of replicating in the Brevibacterium is disclosed along with methods of preparing this bacterium and of using it in the production of aromatic amino acids.

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