Cleaning composition containing a type II endoglycosidase
US5395541A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/38636
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning composition is disclosed. The composition contains a first enzyme where the enzyme can be Endo-D, Endo-H, Endo-L, Endo-C, Endo-CII, Endo-F-Gal type, Endo-F and PNGaseF and a second enzyme where the enzyme can be a protease, lipase, nuclease, glycosidase, an enzyme different from the first enzyme, and any combination of these. The composition also contains a detergent surfactant and a builder. The composition can be used in a method for cleaning a surface on which is bound a glycoside-containing substance. The substance can be blood or components thereof, fecal matter or components thereof or microorganisms. The surface can be fabric, biological tissue, tooth enamel, contact lens, glass, ceramic, metal, metal alloy, plastic, plant, fruit and vegetable.
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