Regulation of toxin and antitoxin genes for biological containment
US8975061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/38
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the regulation of a toxin and/or antitoxin genes in a genetically engineered microorganism, such as cyanobacterial or eukaryotic algal strains, in particular for preventing unintentional and/or uncontrolled spread of the microorganisms. The present invention also includes methods of controlling the growth and/or survival of the engineered microorganism
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