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Method for producing metabolites biologically synthesized via phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate

US6258554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/848
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An industrially more advantageous method for the production of metabolites biologically synthesized via phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP) is provided, making use of metabolically modified strains in which transketolase activity is deficient or reduced in comparison with the parent strain.

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