Methods for producing methionine by culturing a microorganism modified to enhance production of cysteine
US8389250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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