Patents by Inventor Burkhard Kroger

Burkhard Kroger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding regulatory proteins
    Publication number: 20070059809
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated MR nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel MR proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MR nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated MR proteins, mutated MR proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of MR genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BASF AG
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding carbon metabolism and energy-producing proteins
    Publication number: 20070054383
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schroder, Burkhard Kroger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding genetic stability, gene expression and folding proteins
    Publication number: 20070054381
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schroder, Burkhard Kroger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding carbon metabolism and energy-producing proteins
    Publication number: 20070054382
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schroder, Burkhard Kroger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding novel proteins
    Publication number: 20070042474
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated MCP nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel MCP proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MCP nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated MCP proteins, mutated MCP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of MCP genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: BASF AG
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding genetic stability, gene expression and folding proteins
    Publication number: 20070037262
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schroder, Burkhard Kroger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding carbon metabolism and energy-producing proteins
    Publication number: 20070037261
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schroder, Burkhard Kroger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding regulatory proteins
    Publication number: 20070015252
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated MR nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel MR proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MR nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated MR proteins, mutated MR proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of MR genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: BASF AG
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding phosphoenolpyruvate: sugar phosphotransferase system proteins
    Publication number: 20070015251
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated PTS nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel PTS proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PTS nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated PTS proteins, mutated PTS proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of PTS genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: BASF AG
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Novel metabolism-associated gene products from ashbya gossypii
    Publication number: 20070004015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polynucleotides from Ashbya gossypii; to oligonucleotides hybridizing therewith; to expression cassettes and vectors which comprise these polynudeotides; to microorganisms transformed therewith; to polypeptides encoded by these polynucleotides; and to the use of the novel polypeptides and polynucleotides as targets for modulating the metabolic reactions and, in particular, improving vitamin B2 production in microorganisms of the genus Ashbya.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Marvin Karos, Henning Althofer, Burkhard Kroger, Jose Revuelta Doval
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding phosphoenolpyruvate: sugar phosphotransferase system proteins
    Publication number: 20060292674
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated PTS nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel PTS proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PTS nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated PTS proteins, mutated PTS proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of PTS genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: BASF AG
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding proteins involved in DNA replication, protein synthesis, and pathogenesis
    Publication number: 20060269975
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated RRP nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel RRP proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing RRP nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated RRP proteins, mutated RRP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of RRP genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes coding for metabolic pathway proteins
    Patent number: 7141663
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiencesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schröder, Burkhard Kröger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes coding carbon metabolism and energy-producing proteins
    Patent number: 7141664
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Basf Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schröder, Burkhard Kröger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Genes encoding for genetic stability, gene expression and folding proteins
    Patent number: 7138513
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules, to the use thereof for constructing genetically improved microorganisms and to methods for preparing fine chemicals, in particular amino acids, with the aid of said genetically improved microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oskar Zelder, Markus Pompejus, Hartwig Schröder, Burkhard Kröger, Corinna Klopprogge, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Methods for producing sulphurous fine chemicals
    Publication number: 20060223149
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the fermentative production of sulfur-containing fine chemicals, in particular L-methionine, by using bacteria which express a nucleotide sequence coding for a methionine synthase (metH) gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Burkhard Kröger, Oskar Zelder, Corinna Klopprogge, Hartwig Schröder, Stefan Häfner
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding metabolic pathway proteins
    Publication number: 20060084152
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated MP nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel MP proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MP nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated MP proteins, mutated MP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of MP genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer
  • Corynebacterium glutamicum genes encoding stress, resistance and tolerance proteins
    Publication number: 20060078884
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated SRT nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel SRT proteins from Corynebacterium glutamicum are described. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing SRT nucleic acid molecules, and host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced. The invention still further provides isolated SRT proteins, mutated SRT proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and methods for the improvement of production of a desired compound from C. glutamicum based on genetic engineering of SRT genes in this organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Markus Pompejus, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Oskar Zelder, Gregor Haberhauer, Heung-Shick Lee, Hyung-Joon Kim
  • Method for the production by fermentation of sulphur-containing fine chemicals (metf)
    Publication number: 20060068476
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the fermentative production of sulfur-containing fine chemicals, in particular L-methionine, by using bacteria which express a nucleotide sequence coding for a methionine synthase (metF) gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Burkhard Kroger, Oskar Zelder, Corinna Klopprogge, Hartwig Schroder, Stefan Hafner
  • Process for the production of amino acids without trehalose
    Publication number: 20060063239
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an amino acid comprising culturing a microorganism of the genus Corynebacterium or Brevibacterium wherein said microorganism is partially or completely deficient in at least one of the gene loci of the the group which is formed by otsAB, treZ and treS, and subsequent isolation of the amino acid from the culture medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Corinna Klopprogge, Oskar Zelder, Burkhard Kroger, Hartwig Schroder, Stefan Hafner, Wolfgang Liebl