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Methanotrophic carbon metabolism pathway genes and enzymes

US6555353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

Mattheos Koffas · Wilmington, US
Kelley C. Norton · Avondale, US
James M. Odom · Kennett Square, US
Rick W. Ye · Hockessin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 22, 2001
Grant date	Apr 29, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N15/52
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.

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