Acyl-ACP thioesterase genes and uses therefor
US9920340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y301/02014
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides novel genes encoding Class II acyl-ACP thioesterases and variants thereof that are active on C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 acyl-ACP substrates. The thioesterases can be introduced into transgenic organisms, including microorganisms and photosynthetic organisms, for producing fatty acids and fatty acid products.
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