Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2005-11-01
Carlson, Karen Cochrane (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C435S041000, C435S128000, C435S132000, C435S170000, C435S171000, C435S252700, C435S252900
Reexamination Certificate
active
06960465
ABSTRACT:
Recombinant microorganisms and related methods of use to enhance tolerance to toxic substances. In particular, such microorganisms and methods can be used to increase solvent production.
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Papoutsakis Eleftherios T.
Santiago Jose Y.
Tesic Marija
Tomas Christopher A.
Carlson Karen Cochrane
Desai Anand
Northwestern University
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
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