Methylmalonic acid compositions, biological methods for making same, and microorganisms for making same

Abstract

Microorganisms and methods are provided for biological synthesis of methylmalonic acid and derivatives thereof. Engineered microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and fungi are configured to produce or overproduce methylmalonic acid and/or derivatives thereof. Methods involve the use of such engineered microorganisms to produce methylmalonic acid and/or derivatives thereof from carbon sources. Methods may include production in a fermenter and optional purification of the product.

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