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Products and methods for in vivo secretion of monatin

US8158389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Products and methods for the in vivo production of monatin sweetener are provided. The products include microorganisms that are genetically modified to secrete or to improve secretion of monatin; microorganisms that are genetically modified to produce monatin; and microorganisms that are genetically modified to both secrete or improve secretion of monatin and produce monatin. The methods include producing monatin in such genetically engineered microorganisms.

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