Microorganisms and methods for production of 4-hydroxybutyrate, 1,4-butanediol and related compounds
US9677045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides non-naturally occurring microbial organisms having a 4-hydroxybutyrate pathway and being capable of producing 4-hydroxybutyrate, wherein the microbial organism comprises one or more genetic modifications. The invention additionally provides methods of producing 4-hydroxybutyrate or related products using the microbial organisms.
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