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Process for producing coenzyme Q10

US6461842B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/66
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gene of decaprenyl diphosphate synthase, which is the key gene participating in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q10 was isolated from a bacterium belonging to the family Rhizobiaceae. By transferring this gene into a microorganism such as Escherichia coli and expressing therein, coenzyme Q10 can be effectively produced.

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