Overexpression of phytase genes in yeast systems
US7312063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/18
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of producing a heterologous protein or polypeptide having phytase activity in a yeast system. The invention also provides proteins having phytase activity which have increased thermostability. Yeast strains which produce a heterologous phytase and the vectors used to produce the phytase are also provided.
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