Microorganisms and methods for production of 1,2-propanediol and acetol
US9051588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/26
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention concerns a modified microorganism with an increased methylglyoxal reductase activity, and its use for the preparation of 1,2-propanediol and/or acetol. In particular this increased methylglyoxal reductase activity is obtained by increasing the expression of specific genes from microorganisms.This invention is also related to a method for producing 1,2-propanediol and/or acetol by fermentation of a microorganism having an increased methylglyoxal reductase activity.
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