Bilirubin-specific enzyme preparation, assay compositions, analytical elements and methods using same
US4701411A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/146666
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An enzyme preparation having specific bilirubin degrading activity is described. The enzymes useful therein are obtained from various higher plant sources of the families Solanaceae, Musaceae and Liliaceae. Specific plant sources include eggplants, tomatoes and potatoes from the Solanaceae family, bananas from the Musaceae family, and onions from the Liliaceae family. Assay compositions, analytical elements and methods for use of such are also described.
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