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α-amylase variant and use thereof

US11104909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2017
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01001
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is an α amylase variant obtained by the mutation or deletion of at least one amino acid residue in the amino acid sequence of a parent α amylase, and at the same time, same is an α amylase maintaining the capability of the parent to hydrolyse α-1,4 glycosidic bond, wherein the amino acid sequence homology of the two reaches 95% or more. A series of α amylase variants provided therein have a relatively high catalytic activity under acidic conditions of pH 5.0 and high temperatures of at least 100° C.

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