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Biosynthetic gene cluster for the production of a complex polyketide

US7507752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2005
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/52
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyketide synthase complex composed of polyketide synthase with 15 total modules, a non-ribosomal peptide synthetase with 1 module, and a cytochrome P450 hydroxylase is described. Also provided are novel Streptomyces species and methods of modified Streptomyces species. Further described are novel compounds, 36-ketomeridamycin, C9-deoxomeridamycin, and C9-deoxoprolylmeridamcyin and uses thereof.

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