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Process for chromosomal integration and DNA sequence replacement in Clostridia

US8168434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2007
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/74
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is related to a new method for replacing or deleting DNA sequences in Clostridia, with high efficiency, easy to perform and applicable at an industrial level. This method is useful to modify several genetic loci in Clostridia in a routine manner. This method is based on a replicative vector carrying at least two marker genes.

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