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Mutant A-amylase

US5736499A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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

Abstract

Novel .alpha.-amylase enzymes are disclosed in which one or more asparagine residues are substituted with a different amino acid or deleted. The disclosed .alpha.-amylase enzymes show altered or improved low pH starch hydrolysis performance, stability and activity profiles.

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