Polypeptides and biosynthetic pathways for the production of monatin and its precursors
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| Filing date | May 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/52
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions that can be used to make monatin from glucose, tryptophan, indole-3-lactic acid, indole-3-pyruvate, and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid, are provided. Methods are also disclosed for producing the indole-3-pyruvate and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid intermediates. Compositions provided include nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, chemical structures, and cells. Methods include in vitro and in vivo processes, and the in vitro methods include chemical reactions.
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