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Microorganisms and methods for conversion of syngas and other carbon sources to useful products

US8129155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2009
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/42
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-naturally occurring microbial organism having an isopropanol, 4-hydroxybutryate, or 1,4-butanediol pathway includes at least one exogenous nucleic acid encoding an isopropanol, 4-hydroxybutryate, or 1,4-butanediol pathway enzyme expressed in a sufficient amount to produce isopropanol, 4-hydroxybutryate, or 1,4-butanediol. The aforementioned organisms are cultured to produce isopropanol, 4-hydroxybutryate, or 1,4-butanediol.

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