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Gram-positive fatty acid degrader

US6649401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Jessi Lind Tisinger · Christiansburg, US
David Drahos · Roanoke, US
Jonathan Leder · Montvale, US
Domenic Paone · Roanoke, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2001
Grant date	Nov 18, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 17, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/11
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses a Gram-positive microorganism, Bacillus megaterium, that effectively and efficiently degrades fats, oils and grease. A composition comprising said microorganism and a method for degrading fatty acids and grease are also disclosed.

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