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Method for strain improvement of the erythromycin-producing bacterium

US6420177B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1998
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/62
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of improving the strain used for the production of erythromycin through the disruption of the melA gene.

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