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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 27, 1999
Sakayu Shimizu, Kyoto, JP;
Michihiko Kobayashi, Kyoto, JP;
Suntory Limited, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
Genomic DNA and cDNA encoding &Dgr;9-desaturase from a microorganism belonging to the subgenus Mortierella of the genus Mortierella, an expression vector for expression thereof, and a transformant are disclosed. A method for producing &Dgr;9-desaturase by use of a gene encoding the enzyme is also disclosed. Introduction of the &Dgr;9-desaturase gene of the present invention into an unsaturated fatty acid producing cell can enhance conversion into palmitoleic acid or oleic acid, starting materials for unsaturated fatty acids, and can increase the production of unsaturated fatty acids. By combining a gene for cytochrome b5 or a gene for cytochrome b5 reductase, constituents of the microsomal electron transport system, with the &Dgr;9-desaturase of the present invention, more efficient production can be expected. &Dgr;9-desaturase can also be produced with high efficiency by a recombinant DNA technology.