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Expression of proteolytic enzymes in koji mold in the presence of carbon sources

US7368272B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/66
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention refers to a koji mold capable of expressing proteolytic enzymes in the presence of a carbon source in at least the same amount as in the absence thereof. In particular, the present invention pertains to a mutation in the creA gene as a tool to increase the amount of a wide spectrum of proteolytic enzymes in the presence of a carbon source.

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