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Genetically engineered microbial strains including Chlorella protothecoides lipid pathway genes

US9518277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2013
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/52
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Chlorella protothecoides, cells producing microbial oils are useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals. Lipid biosynthesis genes for Auxenochlorella protethecoides are disclosed that are useful for increasing lipid production and altering fatty acid and triacylglycerol profiles in recombinant microrganisms including cells of the genus Auxenochlorella or Prototheca.

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