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Genetically modified yeast strain

US7935514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyploid transformed yeast cell comprising a deleted or disrupted GDH1 gene encoding an NADPH-dependent glutamate dehydrogenase. The polyploid yeast cell shows increased production of ethanol and reduced production of glycerol when compared with a control polyploid yeast cell.

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