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System for producing aromatic molecules by bioconversion

US8404472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2007
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y101/03038
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Yeast comprising at least one gene encoding vanillyl alcohol oxidase, the sequence of which is the sequence SEQ ID No. 1 or any sequence at least 70%, preferably 80%, very preferably 90% homologous to the sequence SEQ ID No. 1, and methods for producing coniferyl alcohol, ferulic acid and vanillin.

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