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Method for producing ascorbic acid intermediates

US6599722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1998
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/58
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to non-fermentative methods for the production of ASA intermediates, KDG, DKG and KLG and methods for the regeneration of co-factor. The invention provides genetically engineered host cells comprising heterologous nucleic acid encoding enzymes useful in the process.

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