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Title: Recombinant DNA encoding a desulfurization biocatalyst

Patent ·
OSTI ID:869564

This invention relates to a recombinant DNA molecule containing a gene or genes which encode a biocatalyst capable of desulfurizing a fossil fuel which contains organic sulfur molecules. For example, the present invention encompasses a recombinant DNA molecule containing a gene or genes of a strain of Rhodococcus rhodochrous.

Research Organization:
Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-89PC89901
Assignee:
Energy BioSystems Corporation (Woodlands, TX)
Patent Number(s):
US 5356801
OSTI ID:
869564
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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