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Bilirubin-specific enzyme preparation, assay compositions, analytical elements and methods using same

US4701411A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1983
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 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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