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Method for using a yeast alpha-amylase promoter

US6551798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/81
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides the promoter clone discovery of an alpha-amylase gene of a starch utilizing yeast strain Schwanniomyces castellii. The isolated alpha-amylase promoter is an inducible promoter, which can regulate strong gene expression in starch culture medium.

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