Products and methods for in vivo secretion of monatin
US8158389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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