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Microwave sterilization of dry protein

US4250139A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1979
Grant dateFeb 10, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for decontaminating proteinaceous host materials from microorganisms, while retaining chemical, physical and physiological properties of said host proteinaceous materials, said method comprising substantially dehydrating said host proteinaceous material, preferably by lyophilization, and subjecting said host material to a lethal dosage of microwave energy while said host material is maintained in substantially ambient conditions.

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