Production of isoprenoids under neutral pH conditions
US8951764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y302/01003
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a process for producing isoprenoid precursor molecules and/or isoprenoids from a starch substrate by saccharification and/or fermentation. The saccharification is effectively catalyzed by a glucoamylase at a pH in the range of 5.0 to 8.0. At a pH of 6.0 or above, the glucoamylase possesses at least 50% activity relative to its maximum activity. The saccharification and fermentation may be performed as a simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) process.
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