Microbial production of fatty alcohols
US8633002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/001
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Genes and strains of recombinant microorganisms are provided that are engineered to produce fatty alcohols and fatty alcohol derivatives. The organisms can include one, two, three or more transgenes that direct the biosynthesis of one or more fatty alcohols or derivatives. Methods of producing fatty alcohols using transgenic microorganisms are also provided.
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