Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing compound containing a carotene nucleus
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Prouty, Rebecca (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing compound containing a carotene nucleus
C435S252330, C435S006120, C435S071100, C435S233000, C536S023200, C536S024100
Reexamination Certificate
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07122341
ABSTRACT:
The invention features a method of producing heterologous molecules in cells under the regulatory control of a metabolite and metabolic flux. The method can enhance the synthesis of heterologous polypeptides and metabolites.
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Communication dated Feb. 26, 2004 for EP 00 95 0804.5 (8 pages).
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