Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Fungi
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Ketter, James (Department: 1636)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Fungi
C435S193000, C435S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07083972
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a gene coding for a copolyester-synthesizing enzyme, a microorganism which utilizes the gene for the fermentative synthesis of a polyester, and a method of producing a polyester with the aid of the microorganism. More particularly, the present invention relates to a gene which functions in a host organism and, by an enzyme, synthesizes a plastic-like polymer degradable under the action of microorganisms in the natural environment (the soil, river or sea). The present invention also, more particularly, relates to a transformant derived from the host organism by transformation with the gene and having an improved ability to fermentatively synthesize a plastic-like polymer, and a method of producing a copolyester with the aid of the transformant.
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Fukuchi Takeshi
Matsumoto Keiji
Ohta Akinori
Osakada Fumio
Takagi Masamichi
Kaneka Corporation
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
Ketter James
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