Esterases and uses thereof
US11851689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/62
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel esterases, more particularly to esterase variants having improved activity and/or improved thermostability compared to the esterase of SEQ ID NO:1 and the uses thereof for degrading polyester containing material, such as plastic products. The esterases of the invention are particularly suited to degrade polyethylene terephthalate, and material containing polyethylene terephthalate.
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