DNA fragments containing biotin biosynthetase gene and use of the same
US6410293B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P17/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A DNA fragment containing a gene concerned in biotin biosynthesis and derived from a microorganism belonging to the genus Sphingomonas, a plasmid containing said DNA fragment, and a biotin-producing transformant containing said plasmid. There is provided a technique for utilizing a gene concerned in biotin biosynthesis and derived from a microorganism belonging to the genus Sphingomonas, for breeding of a biotin-producing micro-organism by genetic engineering.
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