Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Ketter, James (Department: 1636)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
C435S484000, C435S254110, C536S023740
Reexamination Certificate
active
10778804
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for producing desired proteins or chemicals in fungal host cells, which comprise modulating the nucleic acid encoding proteins associated with hyphal growth. The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of hbrA and hbrB are provided.
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Dunn-Coleman Nigel
Memmott Stephen D.
Pollerman Sarah E.
Turner Geoffrey
Genencor International Inc.
Ketter James
Marcus-Wyner Lynn
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