Abstract: The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms and methods for producing steviol glycosides, glycosides of steviol precursors, and steviol glycoside precursors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 16, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 27, 2020
Assignee:
Evolva SA
Inventors:
Kim Olsson, Joseph Michael Sheridan, Laura Tatjer Recorda, Christian Nyffengger, Veronique Douchin
Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for producing phenylpropanoid derivatives, such as chalcones and stilbenes, and dihydrophenylpropanoid derivatives, such as dihydrochalcones and dihydrostilbenes, in microorganisms. In particular, the disclosure provides recombinant microorganisms and methods of use thereof for producing phenylpropanoid derivative compounds and dihydrophenylpropanoid derivative compounds.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 6, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 1, 2020
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Michael Naesby, Ernesto Simón Vecilla, Michael Eichenberger, Beata Joanna Lehka, Walden Emil Bjørn-Yoshimoto, Niels Bjerg Jensen
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for producing vanillin and related compounds. The methods involve use of a vanillin synthase capable of catalyzing side chain cleavage of ferulic acid to form vanillin. The invention also relates to host organisms expressing such vanillin synthases useful in the methods.
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for producing mogrosides with the aid of enzymes. In particular the invention proposes various biosynthetic pathways useful for mogroside production and enzymes useful for mogroside production are provided. Furthermore, the invention provides recombinant hosts useful in performing the methods of the invention.
Abstract: Methods for recombinant and enzymatic production of mogroside compounds and compositions containing mogroside compounds are provided by this invention.
Abstract: Methods for recombinant production of steviol glycoside and compositions containing steviol glycosides are provided by this invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 28, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 7, 2020
Assignee:
Evolva SA
Inventors:
Michael Dalgaard Mikkelsen, Jorgen Hansen, Ernesto Simon, Federico Brianza, Angelika Semmler, Kim Olsson, Simon Carlsen, Louis Düring, Alexei Ouspenski, Paula Hicks
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for producing mogrosides with the aid of enzymes. In particular the invention proposes various biosynthetic pathways useful for mogroside production and enzymes useful for mogroside production are provided. Furthermore, the invention provides recombinant hosts useful in performing the methods of the invention.
Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms, plants, and plant cells are disclosed that have been engineered to express recombinant genes encoding UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs). Such microorganisms, plants, or plant cells can produce steviol glycosides, e.g., Rebaudioside A and/or Rebaudioside D, which can be used as natural sweeteners in food products and dietary supplements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 8, 2019
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Jens Houghton-Larsen, Paula Hicks, Michael Naesby, Thomas Tange Ostergaard, Jorgen Hansen, Michael Mikkelsen Dalgaard, Esben Hansen Halkjaer, Ernesto Simon, Sabina De Andrade Periera Tavares
Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms, plants, and plant cells are disclosed that have been engineered to express novel recombinant genes encoding steviol biosynthetic enzymes and UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs). Such microorganisms, plants, or plant cells can produce steviol or steviol glycosides, e.g., rubusoside or Rebaudioside A, which can be used as natural sweeteners in food products and dietary supplements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2016
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2019
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Ganesh M. Kishore, Jorgen Hansen, Jens Houghton-Larsen, Esben Halkjaer Hansen, Michael Dalgaard Mikkelsen, Sabina Tavares, Charlotte Blom
Abstract: The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms and methods for producing steviol glycosides, glycosylated ent-kaurenol, and glycosylated ent-kaurenoic acid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 30, 2019
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Kim Olsson, Ernesto Simon, Michael Dalgaard Mikkelsen, Simon Carlsen, Veronique Douchin, Swee Chuang Lim, Louis During
Abstract: The invention relates to recombinant microorganisms and methods for producing steviol glycosides, glycosides of steviol precursors, and steviol glycoside precursors.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 16, 2017
Publication date:
May 23, 2019
Applicant:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Kim Olsson, Joseph Michael Sheridan, Laura Tatjer Recorda, Christian Nyffengger, Veronique Douchin
Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant hosts and methods for producing phenylpropanoid and phenylpropanoid derivative compounds. It was found that tyrosine ammonia lyase from Aeromonas salmonicida A449 provides improved coumaric acid production.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 27, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 21, 2019
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Ernesto Simon Vecilla, Beata Joanna Lehka, Carlos Casado Vazquez
Abstract: The invention described materials and methods for producing oxidized 13R-MO, such as forskolin. In particular, the invention describes P450s involved in oxidation of 13R-MO including CYP76AH8, CYP76AH11, CYP76AH15, CYP76AH17, CYP71D381 and CYP76AH9. Host organisms expressing one or more of these P450s are useful in the production of oxidized 13R-MO.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2018
Date of Patent:
March 26, 2019
Assignees:
University of Copenhagen, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Evolva SA
Inventors:
Björn Hamberger, Birger Lindberg Møller, Eirini Pateraki, Johan Andersen-Ranberg, Niels Bjerg Jensen
Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms, plants, and plant cells are disclosed that have been engineered to express a mutant AROM polypeptide and/or mutant catechol-O-methyltransferase polypeptide alone or in combination with one or more vanillin biosynthetic enzymes or UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs). Such microorganisms, plants, or plant cells can produce vanillin or vanillin beta-D-glucoside.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 7, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 19, 2019
Assignees:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Evolva SA
Inventors:
Joergen Hansen, Esben Halkjaer Hansen, Honey Polur, Joseph M. Sheridan, Jonathan R. Heal, William D. O. Hamilton
Abstract: This invention provides recombinant cells and methods for producing terpenes and terpenoids by increasing production or accumulation or both of isoprenoid precursors thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2017
Date of Patent:
January 29, 2019
Assignee:
EVOLVA SA
Inventors:
Thomas Oestergaard Tange, Michael Naesby, Christophe Folly, Fanny Delegrange, Jens Houghton-Larsen, Simon Carlsen