Sesquiterpene synthases from patchouli
US8058046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P15/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to sesquiterpene synthases from Patchouli plants (Pogostemon cablin), and methods of their production and use. In one embodiment, the invention provides nucleic acids comprising a nucleotide sequence as described herein that encodes for at least one sesquiterpene synthase. In a further embodiment, the invention also provides for sesquiterpene synthases and methods of making and using these enzymes. For example, sesquiterpene synthases of the invention may be used to convert farnesyl-pyrophosphate to various sesquiterpenes including patchoulol, γ-curcumene and other germacrane-type sesquiterpenes.
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