Genetically modified yeast species and fermentation processes using genetically modified yeast

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PATENT NO 7943366
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10554887

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Yeast cells are transformed with an exogenous xylose isomerase gene. Additional genetic modifications enhance the ability of the transformed cells to ferment xylose to ethanol or other desired fermentation products. Those modifications', include deletion of non-specific or specific aldose reductase gene(s), deletion of xylitol dehydrogenase gene(s) and/or overexpression of xylulokinase.

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CARGILL INC15407 MCGINTY ROAD WEST WAYZATA MN 55391

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aristidou, Aristos Maple Grove, US 46 433
Ilmen, Marja Helsinki, FI 21 210
Koivuranta, Kari Helsinki, FI 24 199
Miller, Christopher Kenneth Cottage Grove, US 7 41
Olson, Stacey St. Bonifacius, US 10 254
Penttilä, Merja Helsinki, FI 14 50
Rajgarhia, Vineet Kingsport, US 31 502
Ruohonen, Laura Helsinki, FI 22 206
Suominen, Pirkko Maple Grove, US 37 354

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