Protein-based Growth Inhibitor in Bacteria

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This invention describes a protein-based system that can inhibit the growth of bacteria without the use of antibiotics. It includes the protein itself, genetic sequences that code for the protein, and related tools and methods for applying this technology. The system can also separate (decouple) the process of product biosynthesis from bacterial growth.

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• Biotechnological manufacturing processes where controlling bacterial growth is important
• Production of recombinant proteins or chemicals without relying on antibiotics for selection
• Development of safer, antibiotic-free microbial fermentation systems in the food, pharma, and biotech industries
• Preventing contamination or overgrowth in bacterial cultures
• Novel research tools for studying bacterial cell growth and metabolism

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• Reduces or eliminates the need for antibiotics in industrial bacterial cultures, minimizing the risk of antibiotic resistance
• Improves safety and sustainability in bioproduction processes
• Enables more precise control over bacterial growth and product synthesis
• Supports regulatory compliance by reducing antibiotic residues in the final product
• Can be adapted to various bacterial strains and production systems

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a protein, nucleic acid sequences encoding this protein, vectors, expression systems, methods and uses thereof for antibiotic-free inhibition of cell growth in bacteria as well as for decoupling of product biosynthesis and growth.