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Polyhydroxyalkanoate containing 3-hydroxybenzoylalkanoic acid as monomer unit, and method for producing the same

US6861550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Microorganisms capable of producing novel polyalkanoates having 3-hydroxybenzoylalkanoic acids as monomer units by utilizing benzoylalkanoic acids as starting materials are cultured in media containing benzoylalkanoic acids and saccharides, and the polyhydroxyalkanoates produced in the culture cells are extracted and recovered.

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