Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Noakes, Suzanne (Department: 1656)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound
C435S041000, C435S243000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07968321
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for engineering photoautotrophic organisms to convert carbon dioxide and light into fatty acid esters and other molecules, including biofuels. The molecules are then secreted by the organism into a growth medium.
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Green Brian
Reppas Nikos
Robertson Dan
Fenwick & West LLP
Hong Chang B.
Joule Unlimited, Inc.
Lee Jae W
Noakes Suzanne
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