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Yeast with increased butanol tolerance involving filamentous growth response

US8557562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2009
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2031

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

Abstract

Increasing tolerance to butanol in yeast has been accomplished by increasing activity of the filamentous growth response. Yeast with increased expression of MSS11p, a transcriptional activator of the filamentous growth response pathway had increased tolerance to isobutanol. These yeast may be used for improved butanol production.

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