| abstract |
Methods for the recombinant-DNA mediated production of xanthan gum and gum variants structurally related to xanthan. The methods in part involve the synthesis of these polysaccharides in anaerobic and/or denitrifying hosts. In particular, plasmids pX209 and pRK290-H366 are disclosed which contain the genes, isolated from X. campestris, encoding Transferase I, Transferase II, Transferase III, Transferase IV, Transferase V, Ketalase, Acetylase and Polymerase. |