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Esterases and uses thereof

US12344714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2020
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2042

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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 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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