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DGAT genes and methods of use for triglyceride production in recombinant microorganisms

US9328336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) genes, including genes encoding localization peptides. The present invention also provides recombinant cells, such as algae, transformed with DGAT genes and methods of using such recombinant cells to produce triglyceride.

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