Bacterial plasmid having genes encoding enzymes for the degradation of aromatic compounds
US6548292B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P1/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A bacterial plasmid has been isolated from Pseudomonas CT14 comprising genes encoding enzymes implicated in aromatic ring cleavage. Additionally, the novel genes encoding proteins involved in mercury tolerance and plasmid stability and replication have been identified. The strain from which the plasmid was isolated is useful in a variety of methods including methods for the degradation of aromatic compounds, particularly catechols.
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