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Alcoholic xylose fermentation at high temperatures by the thermotolerant yeast Hansenula polymorpha

US8323952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2008
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for the production of ethanol from lignocellulosic starting materials are provided herein. Embodiments provide yeast cells of the genus H. polymorpha with one or more modifications, including, for example, an inactive acid trehalase gene, overexpression of xylulokinase, and/or overexpression of heat-shock protein 104.

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