Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of fatty acids and esters

US8048654B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• JOULE UNILIMITED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · US

Inventors

• David Arthur Berry · Brookline, US
• Noubar B. Afeyan · Lexington, US
• Frank A. Skraly · Watertown, US
• Christian Perry Ridley · Acton, US
• Dan E. Robertson · San Diego, US
• Regina Wilpiszeski · Cambridge, US
• Martha Sholl · Haverhill, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 3, 2010
• Grant date: Nov 1, 2011
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E50/10
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.