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Plastic degrading proteases

US10829754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2017
Grant dateNov 10, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 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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