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Hydrolysis and assay of triglycerides

US4259440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1979
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 21, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/81
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for the hydrolysis and assay of triglycerides are disclosed. The method includes the steps of adding lipase and cholesterol esterase to a triglyceride in combination with a glycerol assay system and determining the amount of triglycerides present based on the amount of glycerol produced. The composition includes a mixture of lipase, cholesterol esterase and a glycerol assay system.

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