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Multi-plasmid method for preparing large libraries of polyketides and non-ribosomal peptides

US6399789B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC40B40/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multiple-plasmid system for heterologous expression of polyketides facilitates combinatorial biosynthesis. The method can be extended to any modular polyketide synthase (PKS) or non-ribosomal peptide synthase (NRPS) and has the potential to produce thousands of novel natural products, including ones derived from further modification of the PKS or NRPS products by tailoring enzymes.

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