Synlogic has been granted a patent for genetically programmed microorganisms, like bacteria, for modulating and treating diseases. The patent includes a method for producing a pharmaceutical composition using genetically-engineered non-pathogenic bacteria to metabolize phenylalanine. The bacteria are grown, isolated, and suspended in a carrier for medical use. GlobalData’s report on Synlogic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Genetically engineered bacteria for treating phenylketonuria
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883439B2) discloses a method for producing a pharmaceutically acceptable composition using a genetically-engineered non-pathogenic bacterium designed to metabolize phenylalanine. The bacterium is modified to include heterologous genes encoding a phenylalanine transporter and a polypeptide involved in phenylalanine metabolism, both controlled by inducible promoters not naturally associated with these functions. The method involves growing the bacterium under non-inducing conditions, isolating the bacteria, and suspending them in a carrier for pharmaceutical use.
The patent claims further detail the use of specific promoters for gene expression control, the location of the heterologous genes on either the bacterium's chromosome or a plasmid, and the selection of probiotic bacteria like Escherichia coli strain Nissle for this application. Additionally, the method includes the design of an auxotrophic bacterium that requires specific nutrients present in the human gut for complementation, enhancing its potential therapeutic benefits. The patent highlights the potential applications of this technology in various environments, including the gut microbiome and tumor microenvironments, under specific environmental conditions like low-oxygen or anaerobic settings.
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