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Bacillus licheniformis NRRL B-18962 capable of producing levan sucrase in the absence of sucrose

US5380661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1993
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/836
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to an acid stable levan sucrase derived from Bacillus licheniformis NRRL B-19862. The levan sucrase is produced by culturing Bacillus licheniformis NRRL B-19862 in a suitable nutrient medium but in the absence of sucrose. The invention also discloses compositions containing the levan sucrase.

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