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L-malate production by metabolically engineered escherichia coli

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OSTI ID:1226538
A process for the production of malic acid in commercially significant quantities from the carbon compounds by genetically modified bacterial strains (GMBS; also referred to as biocatalysts or genetically modified microorganisms) is disclosed. Microorganisms suitable for the production of malic acid can be cultured in one or two-step processes as disclosed herein.
Research Organization:
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Gainesville, FL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-08GO88142
Assignee:
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Gainesville, FL)
Patent Number(s):
9,187,772
Application Number:
13/819,773
OSTI ID:
1226538
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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