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Liquid proteinase concentrate and method for preparation

US4497897A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1982
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/96
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A storage stable liquid enzyme concentrate of Subtilisin Carlsberg containing 0.5-6.5 Anson Units of proteinase per gram of concentrate and method for preparing same. Solid form proteinase is extracted with 70-100 parts by volume propylene glycol, 30-0 parts by volume of water, then adjusted as necessary to 60-85% by wt. of the glycol. Stabilizing agents in the concentrate are 0.1-1 mol/kg. of one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 carboxylate, formate being preferred, and a calcium ion content of 0.04-0.5% by wt., pH range is 5-8.

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