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Methods for producing methionine by culturing a microorganism modified to enhance production of cysteine

US8389250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2006
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P13/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing methionine, derivatives or precursors thereof comprising culturing a microorganism modified to enhance production of cysteine in a culture medium comprising a source of carbon and a source of sulfur and recovering methionine from the culture medium. A microorganism for fermentative production of methionine or its derivatives in which production of methionine or derivatives thereof, wherein the microorganism enhances production of cysteine.

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