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Characterization of a Unique Mutant lysE Gene, Originating from Corynebacterium glutamicum, Encoding a Product That Induces L-Lysine Production in Methylophilus methylotrophus

Yoshiya GUNJIFermentation and Biotechnology Laboratories, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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Hisao ITOFermentation and Biotechnology Laboratories, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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Haruhiko MASAKIDepartment of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
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Hisashi YASUEDAFermentation and Biotechnology Laboratories, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Pages 2927-2934 | Received 20 Jun 2006, Accepted 12 Aug 2006, Published online: 22 May 2014

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