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Process for the preparation of polysaccharide 9
Assignee: TATE & LYLE Ltd A BRITISH Co
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Filing: 1978-02-01
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 1998-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A polysaccharide processing useful flow and gel-forming properties is prepared by cultivation of Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260). The polysaccharide, which readily can be produced in up to 75% yield by continuous culture, possesses properties which are similar to those of xanthan and other gums.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan G. Williams
- 👤 Christopher J. Lawson
- 👤 Julian W. T. Wimpenny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:50
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12P; C12P19/00; C12P19/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/813; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/874
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
A process for the preparation of a polysaccharide which comprises cultivating Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260) to yield an exocellular polysaccharide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process for the preparation of a polysaccharide which comprises cultivating Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260) to yield an exocellular polysaccharide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein cultivation is effected in a continuous manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the cultivation in a continuous manner is conducted under nitrogen-limited conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the cultivation is effected in a cultivation medium comprising NH 4 Cl and KH 2 PO 4 supplemented with a supplementary carbon source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the cultivation medium is supplemented with glucose or sucrose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cultivation is effected at 25° C. to 35° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein the pH of the cultivation medium is maintained at above 6.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 7 wherein said pH is maintained at 6.5 to 8.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the exocellular polysaccharide is isolated by precipitation with an organic water-miscible solvent and is then deionised.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 9, wherein the isolated polysaccharide is freeze-dried.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said exocellular polysaccharide is recovered.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
A process for the preparation of an exocellular polysaccharide which process consists essentially of the steps of: (a) inoculating a nutrient medium with Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260); (b) cultivating said Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260) until a substantial formation occurs of an exocellular polysaccharide; and (c) recovering said exocellular polysaccharide from said nutrient medium.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
A process for the preparation of an exocellular polysaccharide which process consists essentially of the steps of: (a) inoculating a nutrient medium with Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260); (b) cultivating said Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260) until a substantial formation occurs of an exocellular polysaccharide; and (c) recovering said exocellular polysaccharide from said nutrient medium.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
The process of claim 12 wherein the step of cultivating said Pseudomonas sp NCIB 11264 (ATCC 31260) is effected in a continuous manner under nitrogen-limited conditions at 25° C. to 35° C. in a cultivation medium NH 4 Cl and KH 2 PO 4 supplemented with a supplementary carbon source while maintaining the pH of the cultivation medium at above 6.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 12 wherein the step of recovering said exocellular polysaccharide comprises precipitating the polysaccharide with an organic mater-miscible solvent, and then deionising and freeze-drying said polysaccharide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
96 words
A polysaccharide produced by Pseudomonas sp. NCIB 11264 characterized by an optical rotation [α] 22 of -15° C. (c 0.68 H .sbsb.2 O ), an apparent viscosity of 4,600 cps measured at 25° C. for a one percent by weight solution, and a repeating unit which has one side chain terminated by a 4,6-O-(1-carboxyethylidene)-D-glucose and one 4,6 disubstituted glucose branch point, wherein the repeating unit comprises an acetate, a pyruvate, a 3-substituted-D-galactose, and 7 glucoses comprising a 6-substituted glucose, two 4-substituted glucoses, two 3-substituted glucoses and two 4,6-disubstituted glucoses, one of which is said branch point.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
96 words
A polysaccharide produced by Pseudomonas sp. NCIB 11264 characterized by an optical rotation [α] 22 of -15° C. (c 0.68 H .sbsb.2 O ), an apparent viscosity of 4,600 cps measured at 25° C. for a one percent by weight solution, and a repeating unit which has one side chain terminated by a 4,6-O-(1-carboxyethylidene)-D-glucose and one 4,6 disubstituted glucose branch point, wherein the repeating unit comprises an acetate, a pyruvate, a 3-substituted-D-galactose, and 7 glucoses comprising a 6-substituted glucose, two 4-substituted glucoses, two 3-substituted glucoses and two 4,6-disubstituted glucoses, one of which is said branch point.
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