Process of preparing genistein
US5554519A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/822
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process of preparing the isoflavone genistein. Genistein is prepared by fermenting the bacteria Saccharopolyspora erythraea in the presence of a soy-based substrate. A process of recovering genistein from a bacterial fermentation medium using alkaline, organic solvent extraction is also provided.
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