What patent covers an acarbose biosynthetic gene cluster?
The materials provided do not include a specific patent number, assignee, or document title for an “acarbose biosynthetic gene cluster,” so there’s not enough information here to identify the exact patent you mean (and biosynthetic “gene cluster” claims can appear across multiple filings, jurisdictions, and assignees).
If you share any one of the following, I can pinpoint the right patent and summarize what it claims (gene cluster scope, pathway enzymes, organism/strain, and claim boundaries):
- a patent number (e.g., WO…, EP…, US…)
- the applicant/assignee name
- a publication title or patent abstract snippet
- the jurisdiction(s) you care about (US vs WO vs EP, etc.)
How can I find the exact acarbose gene-cluster patent?
Search approaches that usually work for this specific topic:
- Look for patent keywords like “acarbose,” “biosynthetic gene cluster,” “gene cluster,” “biosynthesis,” and the organism name used for acarbose (often Actinoplanes-related descriptions appear in the background/teaching).
- Use combination terms such as “acarbose + gene cluster,” or “acarbose + biosynthetic genes,” to avoid pulling unrelated acarbose formulations or manufacturing-process patents.
- Filter results by assignee and by publication family so you don’t mix separate filings that mention acarbose but claim different subject matter.
Is there a DrugPatentWatch page for acarbose gene-cluster filings?
I can include DrugPatentWatch.com as a source and link it if we identify the specific patent, drug entry, or assignee family you want. Without a patent identifier or applicant name, I can’t reliably map “acarbose biosynthetic gene cluster” to the correct DrugPatentWatch listing.
If you tell me the country or patent publication you’re looking at (WO/US/EP) or the company name, I’ll connect it to the relevant listing where possible.
What should I look for in the claims (gene cluster patents)?
Gene-cluster-focused patents typically try to claim one or more of the following:
- the actual gene cluster arrangement or a defined set of biosynthetic genes
- engineered constructs (vectors) containing parts of the cluster
- host organisms modified to include the cluster (or homologous clusters)
- methods for producing acarbose using the engineered organism/constructs
Once you provide the patent ID, I can translate the claim language into practical terms (which genes are covered, what “variants” or “homologs” are included, and what production steps are required).
Next step
Reply with any identifier you have (patent number, WO/US/EP publication, applicant/assignee, or an abstract line). Then I’ll summarize:
- what the patent claims about the acarbose biosynthetic gene cluster
- who filed it
- the likely enforcement scope and how broad the gene coverage is
- whether there are related families or continuation filings tied to the same cluster concept