18324283. METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RHAMNOLIPID simplified abstract (THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA)
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RHAMNOLIPID
Organization Name
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Inventor(s)
Deepika Awasthi of Emeryville CA (US)
Steven W. Singer of Oakland CA (US)
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RHAMNOLIPID - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18324283 titled 'METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RHAMNOLIPID
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a method for producing a substance called rhamnolipid. The method involves using a genetically modified host cell that has been modified to express certain genes (RhlYZAB) in a growth or culture medium. The host cell is then grown or cultured, resulting in the production of rhamnolipid. The rhamnolipid can be recovered from the host cell or from the growth or culture medium if desired. In some cases, the host cell used in the method is a type of bacteria called a methanotroph.
- Method for producing rhamnolipid
- Involves using a genetically modified host cell
- Host cell expresses genes (RhlYZAB) in a growth or culture medium
- Host cell is grown or cultured to produce rhamnolipid
- Rhamnolipid can be recovered from the host cell or growth/culture medium
- Host cell used in the method can be a methanotroph bacteria
Potential Applications
- Production of rhamnolipid for various industrial applications
- Use of rhamnolipid as a biosurfactant in industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, and cosmetics
- Potential use of rhamnolipid in environmental remediation processes
Problems Solved
- Provides a method for efficient production of rhamnolipid
- Allows for the use of a genetically modified host cell to enhance rhamnolipid production
- Offers a way to recover rhamnolipid from the host cell or growth/culture medium
Benefits
- Enables cost-effective production of rhamnolipid
- Provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly method for rhamnolipid production
- Offers potential applications in various industries for the use of rhamnolipid as a biosurfactant
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention provides for a method for producing a rhamnolipid, the method comprising: (a) providing a genetically modified host cell comprising one or more of RhlYZAB capable of expression in the host cell in a growth or culture medium; (b) growing or culturing the host cell such that the one or more of RhlYZAB are expressed and a rhamnolipid is produced; and (c) optionally recovering the rhamnolipid from the host cell or from the growth or culture medium. In some embodiments, the host cell is a methanotroph.
