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Production of acetyl-coenzyme a derived isoprenoids

US9914941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2014
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y207/08
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions and methods for the heterologous production of acetyl-CoA-derived isoprenoids in a host cell. In some embodiments, the host cell is genetically modified to comprise a heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, acetylating (ADA, E.C. 1.2.1.10) and an MEV pathway comprising an NADH-using HMG-CoA reductase. In some embodiments, the host cell is genetically modified to comprise a heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding an ADA and an MEV pathway comprising an acetoacetyl-CoA synthase. In some embodiments, the genetically modified host cell further comprises one or more heterologous nucleotide sequences encoding a phosphoketolase and a phosphotransacetylase. In some embodiments, the genetically modified host cell further comprises a functional disruption of the native PDH-bypass. The compositions and methods described herein provide an energy-efficient yet redox balanced route for the heterologous production of acetyl-CoA-derived isoprenoids.

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