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Alkaline protease from Bacillus J 20

US5358865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1993
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/386
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An alkaline protease isolated from a strain of Bacillus sp. J 20 is disclosed. The protease has a mass of about 29 kD, a pI of about 8.8, a pH optimum above 10, and a temperature optimum of about 45.degree. to 65.degree. C. The use of the protease as a detergent enzyme, as well as detergent compositions and detergent additives comprising the protease is also disclosed.

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