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Method for producing terpenes and MEP-transformed microorganisms therefore

US8048658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2007
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P23/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a microorganism capable of producing a terpene of choice. The microorganism expresses a heterologous pathway for the formation of isoprene units and, preferably, a heterologous terpene synthase. In this way, high amounts of terpene can be isolated from the medium of the microorganism.

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