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Natural promoters for gene expression and metabolic monitoring in bacillus species

US6617148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/833
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Genes have been identified in the Bacillus genome that are responsive to various metabolic conditions and growth cycle changes. The new responsiveness of these genes allows for their use in regulated gene expression in Bacillus sp. and for the monitoring of bioreactor health.

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