Culturing a microorganism in a medium with an elevated level of a carboxylate counterion source
US9187726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/6409
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of culturing a microorganism that produces a free fatty acid in a culture medium, comprising culturing the microorganism in the culture medium comprising a sufficient amount (e.g., at least about 0.5 mM) of a carboxylate counterion source to enhance viability of the microorganism in the culture medium. Fatty acids produced using the methods of the invention can be used to synthesize a variety of products, including biofuels.
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