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Cell-free production of glucosamine

US7094582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2003
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P19/26
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for cell-free production of glucosamine from starch, maltodextrin or glycogen or from fructose and a source of amino groups are disclosed. Also disclosed are cellular extracts comprising glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase activity, as well as a cellular extract comprising glucosamine-6-phosphate deaminase.

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