"Sphingomonas taxi" (ATCC® 55669)

Strain Designations: STJ.EPI.H7  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 1

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Deposited As "Erwinia taxi"
Strain Designations STJ.EPI.H7
Application
Produces paclitaxel Taxol
Isolation
Plant
Quebec Canada
Type Strain no
Biosafety Level 1
Product Format freeze-dried
Type Strain no
Medium ATCC® Medium 272: Nutrient glucose medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 26.0°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor BCM Development, Inc.
Isolation
Plant
Quebec Canada
References

Page M, Landry N. Bacterial mass production of taxanes with Erwinia. US Patent 5,561,055 dated Oct 1 1996

Canadian yew, Taxus canadensis, Quebec

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