Processes for enhanced production of pantothenate

US7220561B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Theron Hermann · Arlington, US
• Thomas A. Patterson · Attleboro, US
• Janice G. Pero · Lexington, US
• R. Roger Yocum · Lexington, US
• Kai-Uwe Baldenius · Ludwigshafen, DE
• Christine Beck · Pont-l'Évêque, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 19, 2002
• Grant date: May 22, 2007
• Expiry date: Jun 23, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12P13/02
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention features improved methods for producing pantoate and pantothenate utilizing microorganisms having modified pantothenate biosynthetic enzyme activities. In particular, the invention features methods for reducing byproduct formation and increasing yields and purity of desired product. Recombinant microorganisms and conditions for culturing same are also are featured. Also featured are compositions produced by such microorganisms.