Gram-positive fatty acid degrader
US6818211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
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- 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. Availability of glycerol to the biodegrading microorganism was discovered to enhance biodegradation.
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