Rhizopus host vector system
US5436158A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/845
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A host vector system comprising Rhizopus species such as Rhizopus niveus (IFO4810) and a plasmid derived from Phycomycetes such as Mucor, Phycomyces and Absidia wherein the plasmid is contained in a chromosome and/or cytoplasm of the Rhizopus species. The host vector system is suitable for the extracellular production of proteins and enzymes. A process for preparing the host vector system is also provided.
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