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Genetically engineered microorganisms comprising 4-hydroxybenzoyl-coa thioesterases and methods of using the same for producing free fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives

US8846370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2011
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The described invention provides genetically engineered microorganisms, including photosynthetic microorganisms, expressing 4-hydroxybenzoyl-CoA thioesterases and methods of using the genetically engineered microorganisms for producing free fatty acids and/or fatty acid derivatives.

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