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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183027 | Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of N-Alkanes The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial producti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8168420 | Microorganism capable of microbially decomposing chloro-, methylthio- and methoxy-triazine agrichemicals Disclosed are: a novel microorganism which can decompose a methylthiotriazine compound (particularly, simetryn, dimethametryn, prometryn), a chlorotriazine compound (particularly, simazine, atrazine, propazine) and a methoxytriazine compound (particularly, simeton, ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8148134 | Microorganism capable of degrading diphenylarsinic acid Disclosed are: a microorganism capable of degrading diphenylarsinic acid; a method for degrading diphenylarsinic acid by using the microorganism; a method for clean-up of a contaminated soil by using the microorganism; an agent for degrading diphenylarsinic acid, wh... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148135 | Cellulose producing strain of proteus myxofaciens A method for producing bacterial cellulose, said method comprising culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing Proteus strain in a liquid medium suitable for culturing facultatively anaerobic microorganisms, separating bacterial cellulose p... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137949 | Biosynthesis of commodity chemicals Methods, enzymes, recombinant microorganism, and microbial systems are provided for converting suitable monosaccharides or oligosaccharides, such as those derived from biomass, as well as various aldehydes and/or ketones, into commodity chemicals, such as biofuels. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133713 | Compound WS 727713 The present invention relates to a new compound useful as a modulator of melanocortin receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound WS727713, a process for production of the compound by culturing, in a culture medium, a WS727713-producing str... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8129165 | antigens The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules which encode a protein, isolated nucleic acid molecules which encode a hyperimmune serum reactive antigen, a vector which comprises such nucleic acid molecule, a host cell comprising such vector, a hyp... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8105786 | Method of producing a low molecular weight organic compound in a cell A method of producing a low molecular weight organic compound (e.g. a plant or bacteria secondary metabolite) in increased yields involving use of a microorganism cell, which comprises a gene involved in the biosynthesis pathway leading to a low molecular weight org... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8101397 | Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of -alkanes The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial producti... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101396 | Minicells displaying antibodies or derivatives thereof and comprising biologically active compounds Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8076119 | strain compositions containing the same and method for the biological control of Dipters The invention relates to a new bacterial strain belonging to the genus Brevibacillus laterosporus deposited at the NCIMB Ltd. Aberdeen, UK and to its derivatives. The bacterium and its derivatives have insecticidal activity and constitute the active principle... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076118 | Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums Live water solutions containing natural fresh water or saltwater microorganisms, is used in the bio-cycling of aquariums and to provide a healthy aquatic environment. Live water obtained from natural bodies of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, river, or stream is ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8071354 | Method of producing rough strains of bacteria and uses thereof The present invention relates to a method of producing rough strains of a bacterium, such as Mycobacterium obuense, said method comprising exposing said bacterium to a sulfone and/or sulfonamide (such as 4,4′-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone or an analogue thereof).... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8067223 | consortium for the production of materials with enhanced hydrogen content An isolated microbial consortium is described that includes a first microbial consortium having Thermacetogenium phaeum to metabolize a complex hydrocarbon substrate into metabolic products comprising an acetate compound. The consortium also includes a second... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8058051 | Bacterium belonging to the genus and utilization of the same It is intended to provide Bifidobacterium bifidum which has an effect of killing Helicobacter pylori and shows high survivability even in the case of being stored in a fermented milk food or drink under aerobic condition. The Bifidobacterium bifidum... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043840 | Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of n-alkanes The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial producti... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034601 | Feline probiotic bifidobacteria According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Bifidobacteria obtainable by isolation from resected and washed feline gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions co... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8003365 | Biosynthesis of commodity chemicals Methods, enzymes, recombinant microorganism, and microbial systems are provided for converting suitable monosaccharides or oligosaccharides, such as those derived from biomass, as well as various aldehydes and/or ketones, into commodity chemicals, such as biofuels. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993902 | Plasmid-free clone of strain DSM 6601 The invention relates to a plasmid-free clone of Escherichia coli strain DSM 6601, to a method for preparing the same and to the use thereof as a cloning vehicle. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993903 | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor To provide a bacterium belonging to the genus Bifidobacterium which is excellent in a survival ability in the gastrointestinal tract, has an effect of inhibiting the cholesterol absorption in the intestinal tract, and is excellent in lipid metabolism ameliora... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7981657 | Method for obtaining variants of lactic acid bacteria usable for producing vitamin K2 and application to the preparation of food products The present invention relates to the production of variants of lactic bacteria stems that produce, under standard fermentation conditions, at least about 1.2 times more K2 vitamin than the starting lactic bacteria stems cultured in the same conditions. The invention... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7968324 | Helicobacter system and uses thereof Helicobacter based preparations comprising a pharmacologically active molecule of interest are disclosed, as well as methods of preparing and using said preparations. In particular, Helicobacter pylori vectors, vector plasmids and recombinant cells tha... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7964384 | Endotoxin binding by lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria The invention relates to the use of at least one strain of lactic acid bacteria and/or bifidobacteria having hydrophobic surface properties, for the preparation of a composition intended for the prevention or the treatment of endotoxin mediated and/or associated dis... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7947482 | Strains of bifidobacterium having the ability to produce glutamine The invention refers to new strains of Bifidobacterium, especially of the species Bifidobacterium infantis, having the ability to survive in the intestinal tract and to produce glutamine and optionally arginine in vivo, as well as to compositions compr... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947483 | Methods and organisms for the growth-coupled production of 1,4-butanediol The invention provides a non-naturally occurring microorganism comprising one or more gene disruptions, the one or more gene disruptions occurring in genes encoding an enzyme obligatory to coupling 1,4-butanediol production to growth of the microorganism when the ge... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7919303 | Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of -alkanes The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial producti... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7910351 | Mutant strain and uses thereof A mutant strain of Francisella tularensis has attenuated virulence and has a mutation in the gene coding for a putative peroxynitrite resistance protein A (prpA) which prevents normal function of the protein. The mutant is useful as a vaccine against type A a... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901923 | Microorganism of genus harboring genes associated with L-carnitine biosynthesis and method of producing L-carnitine using the microorganism Provided is a microorganism belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae including: a polynucleotide encoding N-trimethyllysine hydroxylase activity derived from Neurospora crassa; a polynucleotide encoding 3-hydroxy-6-N-trimethyllysine aldolase activity derive... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7851197 | Exoenzyme toxin of , and uses therefor A protein toxin named Aeromonas salmonicida exoenzyme T (AexT), which belongs to the family of ADP-ribosylating toxins, is disclosed as is a novel Calcium (or other cation concentration) dependent promoter of A. salmonicida. Also disclosed are diagnost... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846709 | Protein-deamidating enzyme, microorganism producing the same, gene encoding the same, production process therefor, and use thereof A new bacterium Chryseobacterium sp. No. 9670 belonging to the genus Chryseobacterium, which has the ability to produce an enzyme having a property to deamidate amido groups in protein, thereby effecting production of the enzyme, and subsequently colle... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7829321 | Method for the production of bacterial toxins Methods and compositions are provided for the enhanced production of bacterial toxins in large-scale cultures. Specifically, methods and compositions for reducing bacterial toxin expression inhibitors are providing including, but not limited to, addition of toxin ex... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7816117 | Prokaryotic host cells for expressing proteins rich in disulfide bonds The invention provides composition and methods for producing proteins of interest which comprise at least one disulfide bond, include proteins which in their mature form do not contain disulfide bonds, but whose precursor molecule contained at least one disulfide bo... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7807440 | Probiotic strains for improved vaginal health The present invention relates to a probiotic bacterial strain belonging to the genus Lactobacillus having the ability to colonize the human vagina, or a variant thereof. More specifically the probiotic bacterial strain belongs to a species chosen from the gro... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803600 | species that produces a bafilomycin-like metabolite The invention provides a compound of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Processes for the isolating of this bafilomycin metabolite from a novel Micromonospora species, pharmaceutical compositions containing this metabolite and methods ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7799550 | Microorganism growth substrate comprising a biomass derived from methanotrophic bacteria The invention relates to a microorganism growth substrate which comprises a sterile nutrient composition derived from the biomass of a culture of bacteria including methanotrophic bacteria and further containing at least one sterile nutrient. A preferred biomass mat... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7767430 | Bifidobacteria preventing diarrhea caused by pathogenic bacteria The present invention pertains to novel microorganisms of the genus Bifidobacterium, that are useful in preventing diarrhea brought about by pathogenic bacteria. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of said microorganisms for the preparatio... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7759105 | Probiotic composition useful for dietary augmentation and/or combating disease states and adverse physiological conditions A probiotic composition including the bacilli (1) Bacillus subtilis, (2) Bacillus coagulans, and (3) Enterococcus faecium. The composition may further include a carrier medium, such as fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS), as incorporated in a dose fo... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7736879 | Process for bio-bleaching of kraft pulp using bacterial consortia The present invention relates to an environment friendly, safe, and efficient four-step method of bio-bleaching Kraft pulp using the following strains of bacteria: (a) Serratia marcescens, MTCC 5094, (b) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, MTCC 5095, (c) Provid... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7736880 | Microorganism of corynebacterium genus having resistance to kanamycin and enhanced L-lysine productivity and method of producing L-lysine using the same Provided are a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus capable of producing L-lysine and resistant to kanamycin, and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7709241 | Method of making microorganism sampling tube containing slanted culture medium and sample tube tray therefor A method of making sampling tubes containing culture growth media by loading the sample tubes containing culture media into a tray that holds the sample tubes, placing the sample tube trays into a rack with shelving to hold the trays and tubes at a predetermined ang... | 05/04/2010 |
