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Ethanol production by Escherichia coli strains co-expressing Zymomonas PDC and ADH genes

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OSTI ID:867740
 [1];  [2];  [1]
  1. Gainesville, FL
  2. Lincoln, NE
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A novel operon and plasmids comprising genes which code for the alcohol dehydrogenase and pyruvate decarboxylase activities of Zymomonas mobilis are described. Also disclosed are methods for increasing the growth of microorganisms or eukaryotic cells and methods for reducing the accumulation of undesirable metabolic products in the growth medium of microorganisms or cells.
Research Organization:
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-86ER13574
Assignee:
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Patent Number(s):
US 5000000
OSTI ID:
867740
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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