Plastic degrading proteases
US10829754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/62
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel proteases, more particularly to protease variants having improved activity compared to the protease of SEQ ID NO:1 and the uses thereof for degrading polyester containing material, such as plastic products. The proteases of the invention are particularly suited to degrade polylactic acid, and material containing polylactic acid.
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