Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing a normalized gene library from nucleic acid extracts of soil samples and to the genetic structures and vectors used therein. The invention further relates to the use of the normalized gene library for screening genes that encode novel biocatalysts from soil samples.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing carotenoids or their precursors using genetically modified organisms of the Blakeslea genus. Said method comprises the following steps (i) transformation of at least one of the cells, (ii) optional homokaryotic conversion of the cells obtained in step (i) to produce cells, in which one or more genetic characteristics of the nucleii are all modified in an identical manner and said modification manifests itself in the cells, (iii) selection and reproduction of the genetically modified cell or cells, (iv) cultivation of the genetically modified cells, (v) preparation of the carotenoids produced by the genetically modified cells or the carotenoid precursor produced by said genetically modified cells. The invention also relates to carotenoids or their precursors produced according to said method and to the use thereof.
Abstract:
Preparing carotenoids (I) or their precursors (Ia) using genetically modified organisms of the genus Blakeslea, is new. Preparing carotenoids (I) or their precursors (Ia) using genetically modified organisms of the genus Blakesleacomprises: (1) transforming at least one cell; (2) optionally homokaryotizing the cells so that cells are produced in which the nuclei are all simultaneously altered in one or more genetic characteristics and these alterations are expressed; (3) selection, multiplication and culture of the modified cell(s); and (4) recovery of (I) and (Ia) from the cells. Independent claims are also included for: (1) producing at least one high-purity (I) and a nutrient, consisting of (I)-producing organisms and at least one (I), by culturing a (I)-producing Blakeslea; and (2) human and animal foods or food supplements produced by the new method.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the biotransformation of carotenoids using enzymes having cytochrome P450 monooxygenase activity; in particular monooxygenases from thermophilic bacteria, in particular of the genus Thermus sp.
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods for creating polynucleotide molecules with modified characteristics, said methods running through a cycle comprising the following steps:(a) provision of a double-stranded polynucleotide molecule or a population of double-stranded polynucleotide molecules, the individual polynucleotides of said population having at least one homologous sequence part and at least one heterologous sequence part,(b) creation of single-strand breaks in the double-stranded polynucleotide molecules, (c) nucleolytic degradation in the 5'} 3' direction starting from the single-strand breaks with simultaneous new synthesis in the 5' } 3' direction and shifting of the single-strand breaks in the direction of the 3' end, (d) production of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules, (e) production of partially double-stranded polynucleotide molecules of the single-stranded polynucleotide molecules provided in step (d), (f) template-directed nucleic acid synthesis starting from the partially double-stranded polynucleotide molecules produced in step (e), whereby steps (b) and (c) can be carried out in succession or simultaneously.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for preparing a normalized gene library from nucleic acid extracts of soil samples and to gene structures and vectors used in said method. The invention further relates to the use of the normalized gene library for the screening of genes coding for novel biocatalysts from the soil samples.
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods for creating polynucleotide molecules with modified characteristics, said methods running through a cycle comprising the following steps:(a) provision of a double-stranded polynucleotide molecule or a population of double-stranded polynucleotide molecules, the individual polynucleotides of said population having at least one homologous sequence part and at least one heterologous sequence part,(b) creation of single-strand breaks in the double-stranded polynucleotide molecules, (c) nucleolytic degradation in the 5'} 3' direction starting from the single-strand breaks with simultaneous new synthesis in the 5' } 3' direction and shifting of the single-strand breaks in the direction of the 3' end, (d) production of single-stranded polynucleotide molecules, (e) production of partially double-stranded polynucleotide molecules of the single-stranded polynucleotide molecules provided in step (d), (f) template-directed nucleic acid synthesis starting from the partially double-stranded polynucleotide molecules produced in step (e), whereby steps (b) and (c) can be carried out in succession or simultaneously.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing a normalized gene library fr om nucleic acid extracts of soil samples and to the genetic structures and vectors used therein. The invention further relates to the use of the normalized gene library for screening genes that encode novel biocatalysts from soil samples.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing a normalized gene library from nucleic acid extracts of soil samples and to the genetic structures and vectors used therein. The invention further relates to the use of the normalized gene library for screening genes that encode novel biocatalysts from soil samples.